X-Men '97 - "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3"

06/05/24 • 73 min

We're back! In this episode of Charlie and Steve Watch Stuff, your hosts Steve Selnick and Charlie Peppers return from a brief hiatus to review the season finale of X-Men 97: 'Tolerance is Extinction Part 3.'

They catch up on recent activities, including Charlie's trips to New York and Puerto Vallarta, as well as his upcoming film 'Stakeout.' The duo delves into the finale with comprehensive discussions on character development, plot points, and numerous cameos and Easter eggs. They conclude with their thoughts on the episode’s emotional and narrative impact, ending with their Sentinel ratings. Additionally, they tease upcoming challenges and characters for season 2 and a prospective season retrospective episode.

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X-Men '97 - "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2"

In this episode of 'Charlie and Steve Watch Stuff', Steve Selnick and Charlie Peppers, provide an in-depth analysis of the ninth episode of the first season of X-Men '97, titled 'Tolerance is Extinction Part Two'.

They discuss the episode's plot points, character developments, and thematic elements, highlighting the confrontation between the X-Men and their adversaries; Bastion, Magneto, and Mr. Sinister. The podcast delves into the relationships among characters, the strategic mistakes made by Charles Xavier, and the implications of Magneto's actions in reversing Earth's polarity. Additionally, they compare the dynamics within the X-Men team to sports cultures like the Miami Heat's 'heat culture' and discuss the thematic undertones related to leadership, loyalty, and ethics. The hosts also explore the narrative's deeper layers, including the climactic scene where Magneto extracts adamantium from Wolverine, and they speculate on potential storylines for future episodes.

The conversation covers a range of topics, from the tactical decisions of X-Men's leaders to the animation style's homage to Japanese anime. The episode concludes with Steve and Charlie sharing their overall Sentinel Ratings for the episode, their excitement for the season finale and future content of their podcast.

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