X-Men '97 Season 2 Episode 4 dramatizes the rise of Apocalypse, tracing En Sabah Nur's origin and his return to power, and builds to a shattering final act that kills Magnus, also called Magneto. The episode stages a confrontation with Charles Xavier over Apocalypse's emergence and showcases cinematic set pieces, Magneto manipulating a black hole is singled out, before closing on that heartbreaking death. An after-credits scene raises fresh questions about Logan's recent behavior, leaving viewers stunned and eager for the next installment.
