Disney+'s Best Marvel Show Is So Good, It's Already Renewed For 2 More Seasons

Disney+ is the home of great Marvel content, but there is one TV show that stands apart from the rest of the MCU offerings. Disney has an enormous amount of content from some of the best-loved and most well-respected franchises of all time, including Marvel, which is continuing to expand their library with new movies and TV shows.

However, Marvel Studios has been laser-focused on creating a sprawling cinematic universe for the past two decades, which meant they spent next to no time trying to build out their TV library. Recently, though, it seems that the focus has shifted, and Marvel Studios has dedicated considerable time and attention to creating new shows and reviving popular Marvel series from the past.

One such series is X-Men ’97, an animated show that serves as a direct sequel to the popular Saturday morning cartoon, X-Men: The Animated Series. Surprisingly, this series has not only managed to become one of the most well-received from Marvel Television, but it’s also redefining what Marvel’s TV offerings can be.

X-Men ’97 Is Breaking New Ground For Marvel On Disney+

The trailer for X-Men ’97 season 2 recently dropped, and after just a single day, the trailer has already garnered millions of views. And while the numbers don’t quite stack up when compared against the blockbuster releases of the MCU, the fanbase for this series have been overwhelmingly supportive, which has not been the case with the larger MCU.

Beyond that, X-Men ’97 was recently renewed for not just a season 3, but a season 4 as well, all ahead of the release of season 2. This makes it incredibly clear that Marvel is committed to this series, and that the reception is worth continuing the story for several more seasons.

Uniquely, this also makes X-Men ’97 the first and only series released under Marvel Television’s new integrated approach with Marvel Studios to receive four seasons. Meanwhile, the spiritual successor to the Marvel Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again, is moving toward its third season, with no confirmation of a season 4.

Aside from Daredevil: Born Again and X-Men ’97, What If…? and Loki are the only two other shows to get more than one season.

X-Men ’97 Deserves More Attention Than It Gets

Unfortunately, there still seems to be an inherent stigma around animated shows versus live-action shows. It seems as though audiences still associate animation with shows for younger audiences, but X-Men ’97 is an adult-oriented series that is aimed at the same audience who grew up on X-Men: TAS, which makes everyone in this category an adult.

The storytelling is incredible, complex, rich, and full of moving character arcs; the twists are spectacular, and the content of the series feels like a warm, nostalgic hug that has taken a familiar show and brought it into the modern day. While some viewers may be hesitant to give the show a shot, it’s well worth tuning into at least the first couple of episodes to get a feel for the story.

Marvel Is Starting To Figure Out The TV Space

Karen Page, Daredevil, and Jessica Jones looking up in the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 finale

Beyond X-Men ’97, it does seem like Marvel is beginning to find its footing in the world of TV. Having dominated the film space for well over a decade, and now racing towards a major conclusion to their controversial Multiverse Saga, Marvel’s TV offerings have never been more visible and important.

In addition to a string of limited series releases, Marvel Television has been working towards creating more established shows that tell fascinating stories. Wonder Man is set to return with a second season, after the first season delivered a beautiful and emotional character-driven story about two struggling actors.

Daredevil: Born Again is a much more traditional superhero show for Marvel, but the series is doing a solid job of keeping itself apart from the rest of the MCU as they explore the street-level superhero stories that have often been missing on the big screen. On top of that, shows like Agatha All Along and VisionQuest serve to expand the story of one narrow series, WandaVision, to create a micro-franchise within the larger MCU.

Evidently, Marvel is learning how to navigate the TV landscape, but until the foundation is more stable, X-Men ’97 stands out as one of the best, most underrated shows in the entire Marvel library over on Disney+.