So, you’re aware of the existence of animated show, X-Men ’97, and you know it is proving popular with viewers, but as of yet you’ve not started watching. Partially this is because you have a million and one responsibilities eating away at you, and partially it is because you want to sit down and binge-watch every episode rather than follow along week-to-week.

All of this is completely fair and understandable, and don’t worry, X-Men ’97 will be there for you when you are ready. Heck, the show has proved to be such a hit with fans it is unlikely to be disappearing from Disney+ anytime soon.

But if you are finally in the process of gearing up to watch X-Men ’97, you might be wondering if you need to do a bit of homework first. After all, X-Men ’97 is a continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, so this could mean you need to watch another cartoon first, before you start this one.

In fact, do you need to watch X-Men before you watch X-Men ’97? Is the original show essential viewing for understanding this new series?

The simple answer is no. While X-Men ’97 is indeed a continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, features the same characters, and makes various references to the past, you do not need to watch the original show to enjoy the new one – you can simply start your journey with episode one!

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Watching the original X-Men show isn’t necessarily a bad idea though, because it is a fantastic series in its own right and it will enhance your experience. X-Men ’97 is built on the foundations of X-Men: The Animated Series, and it is where you’ll find a great deal of X-Men lore.

Plus, you’ll get an introduction to some of the core characters who are still part of the team. But unless you want to work your way through five seasons (totalling 76 episodes), you may just want to dive into X-Men ’97.

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The great thing about the new show is how accessible it is for new audiences. Everything you need to know is explained as the story progresses.

As such, X-Men ’97 doesn’t require prior knowledge of the past, so don’t worry about falling behind or misunderstanding. If you want to take the full X-Men journey you can, but if you just want the modern era then go for it!

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Alex Wiggan

Alex is a writer, editor, blogger and film critic, who loves movies, TV, comics, retro toys, and general geekery. He is a championing voice in nerd content, an expert in pop culture, and a trusted voice who publishes content on a daily basis. After graduating with a degree in film & television studies from the University of Derby in the UK, Alex went on to study journalism in Sheffield, before acquiring NCTJ accreditation. Prior to a career in blogging, Alex was a magazine editor, a senior copywriter, a features writer, and a freelancer.

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