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| Series | X-Men | |||
| Release Date | June 11, 1995 | |||
| Episode Number | 45 | |||
| Writer | David McDermott Steven Melching | |||
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Wolverine heads to Canada to search for the secrets behind his adamantium skeleton. But how much of his own memory can he trust when those he thought dead meet him there? (Season Finale)
Story[]
A flashback shows Wolverine and Silver Fox being attacked by Sabretooth in a log cabin. It is revealed that Wolverine is dreaming as other X-Men look at their teammate as he thrashes around in his sleep. Professor X tries to use his powers to calm Wolverine but a sudden shock makes the mutant wake up, jump out of bed, get in his jeep and drive off. Jean Grey finds a picture of Silver Fox with a map and co-ordinates, that was delivered to Wolverine recently.
Wolverine arrives at the abandoned Weapon X facility which triggers some flashbacks of his time there, revealing that someone had been messing with his head. Beast arrives to try and calm Wolverine down and he learns that his teammates is experiencing memories of training to be a killer. Sabretooth arrives, revealing that he too had been sent a letter and co-ordinates and he believes Wolverine is the person who sent them.
The two mutants begin to fight but both receive flashbacks of fighting Omega Red and Sabretooth leaving his teammates to die. Just then, both Silver Fox and Maverick arrive at the facility. Silver Fox states that Weapon X had did something to there memories and they all discover that their flashbacks were implanted and staged in the Weapon X facility. The four former Weapon X members begin to question their memories, with Sabretooth wondering if he actually did have a father who beat him as a kid.
Beast discovers a computer that shows that the four mutants underwent hypnotic suggestion so they could be placed as sleeper agents until their memories activated and they were summoned back to Weapon X. The group discover a door that can only be unlocked by the DNA of Wolverine, Sabretooth, Silver Fox and Maverick. Opening the door, they discover a video message saying that a robot named Talos has been ordered to kill the former operatives.
Talos is released onto the mutants but is eventually destroyed. It is then revealed that there are multiple Talos robots that will keep coming after the previous one is destroyed. A mental blast knocks out the Weapon X operatives and Beast manages to save them all before the facility explodes. The four then split up and go their separate ways.
Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- The Car from Logan's flashback resembles a variation of the 1960 Lotus Seven.
Continuity[]
- This is Maverick's first full appearance after being teased in flashbacks of previous episodes.
Goofs[]
- In one scene, Wolverine and Sabretooth switch voices.
Background[]
Writer Stephen Melching released some censorship notes from Broadcast Standards and Practices.[1]
- Please do not refer to Maverick as Wolverine's "drinking buddy."
- Please substitute for the use of "Shiva," a Hindu god. A name from Greek mythology, or some such would be acceptable.
- It will not be acceptable for Sabretooth to say he wants to "kill" Wolverine.
- Silver Fox may be in jeopardy, but she should not be lying on the floor injured.
- Also, please lose either Sabretooth’s "...and tasty," or "just like..." to avoid a suggestive reference to Silver Fox.
- Please do not show Wolverine and Sabretooth "trading blows" (socking each other with their fists).
- Please do not have Wolverine intentionally slash the support for the lights so they strike Cyclops, and do not have Cyclops seriously hurt or knocked unconscious. Cyclops and Xavier should not require hospitalization or monitoring afterwards.
- It will not be acceptable for Wolverine to say "I almost killed Scott." Something like "I was completely out of control when I attacked Scott" would be acceptable.
- Please do not have Wolverine attack Sabretooth first.
- Caution to make all the weapons futuristic.
- Please delete or substitute for Sabretooth calling Silver Fox "squaw."
- Please limit the shots fired in the "Andre" scene. Each person should fire no more than one blast.
The title is based off the 1989 film Sex, Lies, and Videotape.
Reaction[]
Comic Book Resources ranked this as thirteenth in their ranking of the top fifteenth episodes of the series. They said Logan's troubled past has always been the more fascinating aspects of the X-Men universe and this episode does a great job exploring that. They liked how disoriented Wolverine was as he explored that history as well as showing his relationship to Silver Fox. They also enjoyed the visuals and the title's nod to the film.[1]
Comic Book Resources ranked this as the fourth top tear-jerking episode of the series. "The notion of the Mandela Effect can almost be attributed to Wolverine and his character's history. Mystery, confusion, and convolution have plagued Wolverine since his inception. Episode nineteen of season three dug deeper into Logan's chronicles within the Weapon X program. Conflicting memories with fellow Weapon X soldiers (Sabretooth, Maverick and Silver Fox) ignite friction, as they gather at the abandoned Weapon X facility. While they exhume caustic answers, they all bring into question the lives they have lived and continue to live. Logan's heartstrings are lacerated as Silver Fox questions the authenticity of their romantic endeavors."[2]
References[]
- ↑ The 15 Best Episodes Of X-Men: The Animated Series at Comic Book Resources
- ↑ Top 10 Tear-Jerking Episodes From X-Men: The Animated Series at Comic Book Resources