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Remaking "Wolverine & the X-Men" (Full version)

(NOTE: This is a repost of my last two posts put into one. I will eventually be deleting the two seperate posts. Ans U aksi recently posted the roster and costumes for my revision. You can find it here.)

You'd be SHOCKED to learn I'm still uncovering old Reddit accounts. Last year, following my rewrite of "X-Men: Evolution," I made a remake of "Wolverine and the X-Men." I actually loved this show growing up, though I realized how it kinda got caught up in that Wolverine-centric era that swept the 21st century, as every filler episode was about him, and other characters were usually only important for a couple episodes at most. That said, the voice-acting and overall premise was compelling! One major change I did was keep the show X-Men-centric rather than involving other properties. Here's my take on it, which is biased, of course. BTW, I couldn't find the detailed plot for the episodes after "Overflow," so after that, my notes are much shorter and basic.

Hindsight (Part 1)--Jubilee, Manifold, and Kid Omega are a part of the roster, while Angel is present with the X-Men before the incident (not an actual member, but still semi-involved), his relationship with Storm being mentioned here. Kid Omega senses something, only to experience the same pain as Jean and Professor X. Beast is actually working on repairing the mansion rather than being concerned about how the destruction was caused for the moment (because in the end, he wasn't even the one who found out how it was caused anyway), with Jubilee running into Logan and helping him rescue the family. It's also revealed she was raising a young mutant named Shogo, who's living in hiding with Chamber, who she's romantically involved with. Several other mutants are recruited, but Logan doesn't force them to be involved with the fight, instead offering the mansion as shelter.

2. Hindsight (Part 2)--Gambit replaces Blob as a member of the Brotherhood (again, I don't hate Blob, I just wanted more Gambit), while Jubilee helps the X-Men face off against the Prowler, and both her and Beast try to convince Angel to join the X-Men, with Jubilee asking about how his relationship with Storm is since she went back to Africa, and he replies that he hasn't heard from her much and it's implied that he feels very alone. Jubilee reminds him that the X-Men will always be there for him. While Jubilee attempts to go with Logan to recruit Cyclops, he insists that he does it alone--which she jokingly mocks him for when it fails. Rather than being just caught up on Jean, Scott is depressed over how he was the unofficial leader of the X-Men and so much has gone wrong. Angel is with the X-Men at the manufacturing plant rather than with his father, hoping to better protect him. Jubilee sees Domino, but can't give chase in time, and after the situation goes south, Warren quickly changes back, temporarily worried that his involvement with the team didn't help as much as they thought, at least not as Angel.

3. Hindsight (Part 3)--Angel continues to help the X-Men as Warren, though Beast tells him that he's no more responsible for the incident at the plant than anyone else. When Emma Frost arrives, she persuades the X-Men to let her join by revealing that she found Kid Omega, who eagerly rejoins the institution. She reveals that after the X-Men disbanded, he joined her at Massachusetts Prep. Since Bobby is gay (and out) and Angel is with Storm, they aren't as flirty/awestruck by her--at least not in a thirsty way. Jubilee joins Wolverine in trying to recruit Cyclops again, and when he asks if Magneto has Jean, Jubilee says it's a possibility that he may know where she is. Kid Omega notices that Emma Frost could very well be manipulating Cyclops, but doesn't comment. The rest of the episode plays out the same.

4. Overflow--Plays out essentially the same, but Angel is convinced to come to Africa to help save Storm, causing Storm's power to become much more destructive. Quentin and Emma work together to battle the Shadow King in the astral realm, with Emma noting how Quentin's powers have grown.

5. Thieves' Gambit--Instead of Gambit, it is Daken who is hired to steal Forge's inhibitor collar. (At this point, he's mostly over his angsty feelings against Wolverine, but is still morally ambiguous.) Magneto instructs Quicksilver to have Gambit retrieve the collar before it falls into the wrong hands, and Rogue joins him at his request. A team made of Wolverine, Shadowcat, Iceman, and Storm also give chase, eventually getting the collar back (though not before Daken flirts with Iceman and something is hinted at).

6. X-Calibre--Plays out mostly the same, though perhaps with flashbacks to Nightcrawler's childhood that explain his own feelings of isolation and confusion. Lockheed, Sage, Rictor, and Shatterstar are also aboard the ship and help Nightcrawler fight.

7. Wolverine vs. Hulk--it's COMPLETELY different, with the episode (which I call Operation Recruit) focusing on Nick Fury recruiting Eden Fesi, AKA Manifold. While he hesitates, the X-Men arrive to re-recruit him as well, this particular team being made of Wolverine, Jubilee, Shadowcat, Kid Omega, and Beast. It's implied that they also sought him out because he was a teleporter. Meanwhile, Emma Frost helps Scott work through his memories with Jean, playing into some (but not all) of "Breakdown."

8. Time Bomb--plays out the same, though Psylocke officially joins the Brotherhood, and Gambit tells Rogue that he'll stand by her regardless of what side she picks, revealing his feelings for her.

9. Future X--No notes.

10. Greetings from Genosha--plays out the same, but with a big change: everyone knows who Mystique is. Felt weird the X-Men didn't know her but knew other villains. As such, Mystique and Kurt have a bit more of a compassionate conversation before she knocks him out, and she expresses regret.

11. Past Discretions--major change here, introducing Fantomex in place of Maverick. Professor X would reveal to Logan that he and Jean had met Fantomex when he was fleeing from authorities years ago, but due to not being able to read his mind, they assumed he was an enemy and ignored his help, a decision both of them regretted. Eventually Fantomex was captured once more by Weapon Plus and brainwashed into a soldier. Wolverine manages to break his hold on Fantomex and find out a little more about his own past. While Fantomex becomes an ally to the X-Men, he doesn't fully join them, as Wolverine tells him to play a low profile and Fantomex wants to become a master theif, albeit promising to leave the X-Men out of it.

12. eXcessive Force--Plays out the same way, no notes.

13. Battle Lines--Plays out the same, though Gambit joins the X-Men with Rogue.

14. Stolen Lives--Mystique and Daken alert Wolverine that Fantomex is in danger once more, and he brings Emma Frost, Rogue, Manifold, and Iceman for backup (actually they follow him, but semantics!). Daken and Wolverine work through middling issues while Iceman and Daken begin an official relationship, albeit shaky given their differing allegiances (similar to Shadowcat and Avalanche in XME but a bit more mature/sobered). Meanwhile, Storm and Angel take the time to help Shadowcat, Kid Omega, and Beast hone their reflexes in the Danger Room, with Forge even getting a bit of training.

15. Hunting Grounds--plays out very similar, except we actually see Wolverine get kidnapped, with Longshot making an appearance to help them against Wolverine.

16. Badlands--essentially plays out the same, but it's implied (not too heavily since it's a "kid's show") that Nocturne was born shortly before the destruction of Genosha, with her having been with Polaris at the time. It shifts the timeline a bit, but oh well. In the end, Nocturne also joins Xavier's team. Other than that, it plays out the same.

17. Code of Conduct--Everyone can hate me all they want, but since this doesn't do anything for Wolverine's character and serves as a juxtaposition with the mutants vs humans subject matter, I just decided to change it. Instead, I call it Waiting in the Wings and instead focuses on Jean's recovery in the hospital and Angel's feelings about joining the X-Men, with his father threatening to cut off the funds he's been giving mutants if they do so, with Storm and Jubilee telling him that they understand his responsibilities, though Angel quietly decides to join the X-Men.

18. Backlash--plays out the same.

19. Guardian Angel--Mostly the same, but more emphasis on Storm, as she's Angel's girlfriend. It's also revealed he had planned to create X-Corps, leading to the fight with his father. (Note: If I make a second season, Archangel, Polaris, Sunfire, and Colossus are the Horsemen of the Apocalypse.)

20. Breakdown-–since Emma went over some of Cyclops’ memories in “Operation Recruit,” Cyclops is starting to get closure, possibly gaining feelings for Emma. However, as she continues to probe his mind, they realize Jean’s been inhabited by the Phoenix around the middle of the episode. Kid Omega is around during this and sees that Emma had some involvement in the destruction of the mansion, and she renders him unconscious, kidnapping him and escaping the mansion which leaves everyone to believe they’ve both been kidnapped. Meanwhile, Jean’s powers are slowly becoming more and more powerful, and her memories of the X-Men (particularly Cyclops) slowly returning.

21. Rover-–While most of the episode plays the same, Professor X flashbacks to the Phoenix personality sealed inside of Jean’s mind, as well as revealing members of the Hellfire Club. They chastise Emma for bringing Quinton with her, though they help her in keeping him unconscious. She states it’s better he’s under their supervision rather than aid the X-Men, hoping to alter his mind to erase his suspicions of her and restore his admiration for her. Unbeknownst to Emma, they reveal that due to Quinton’s untapped potential, if things “go south,” Kid Omega will be their next candidate to possess the phoenix.

22. Aces & Eights-–Sees Daken going to take Magneto’s helmet, though with reservations given the events of “Stolen Lives.” Using his pheromone control, he manipulates Polaris into helping him, though frequently flashbacks to Bobby. Other than that, it’s the same–though since Gambit isn’t involved, maybe call the episode “Metal vs. Metal”? I do like the idea of a B-story with Manifold, Iceman, Jubilee, Shadowcat, and Nightcrawler trying to have a normal day, albeit contemplating what the future holds and what that means for them, with Shadowcat, Nightcrawler, and Iceman lamenting relationships that may never get the chance to grow. (Shadowcat has a crush on Colossus, but being in Russia, they haven’t gotten to talk much).

23. Shades of Grey-–Wolverine, Cyclops, and Storm track down Jean following the psychic wave she emitted (that thankfully didn’t reach them). Emma leaves to kidnap her, though is intercepted by Angel. They battle each other while Storm manages to momentarily cause Warren to pause. Emma, realizing no one suspects her of betrayal, goes with the X-Men to bring Jean back to the mansion, letting the HC know. Wolverine is suspicious of Emma, and while the two are distracted, Angel causes the car to crash and kidnaps Cyclops and Jean. Similar to the OG version, the X-Men defeat Sinister’s crones and Emma captures Jean in the end, though she feels guilt after seeing how relieved Cyclops was that Emma had returned.

24. Foresight (Part 1)-–plays out similarly, though Emma feigns being kidnapped along with Jean. Quinton wakes up, and despite having some of his power being unlocked by Selene and the Stepford Cuckoos, subdues them before the phoenix force within Jean renders him unconscious. Other than that, it plays out the same.

25. Foresight (Part 2)–-no notes, except that Kid Omega helps to battle the HC alongside Emma and Cyclops.

26. Foresight (Part 3)-–Plays out the same, though there’s a battle where Quinton absorbs some of the phoenix force and battles the Stepford Cuckoos before the power overwhelms all six of them. Along with this, Daken formally leaves Kelly’s employment. If I ever do a season 2, I may retcon Emma’s death.

I'll probably flesh these out more later!