Following an abysmal run with disappointing shows and films, Marvel gave us a major banger this year with X-Men ’97. Despite not being set in the primary timeline, the Kevin Feige studio hit it out of the park with this one. With its mature storyline and an eye-pleasing nostalgic 2D animation style, the animated show established itself as one of the best Marvel projects in years.
X-Men storylines have always boasted maturity and have earned praise for symbolizing real-world problems. The quality of X-Men ’97 also proved that the series may be a favorite for the upcoming Emmys. However, from the fans’ discussion on X, it looks like two other shows, Fallout and Shōgun have the upper hand over the animated Marvel show.
X-Men ’97 is likely to face tough competition from some other notable shows
X-Men ’97, a continuation and revival of the 90s’ X-Men: The Animated Series, flaunted a no-nonsense storytelling that was very successful in impressing both new and old Marvel fans. After 20th Century Fox’s bland take on the mutant group through its live-action universe. Kevin Feige‘s decision to renew the show proved that Fox could never utilize the Mutant Saga’s full potential.
With the completion of Succession, it will be interesting to see which shows take the spot of Outstanding Drama this year. X-Men ’97 could make history by bagging a nomination in this category. Lately, the Emmy voters have also shown support to superhero projects like The Boys, which was nominated in the category in 2021.
While it will be exciting to see if the Emmys can pull off a wonder this year by nominating an animated show in Outstanding Drama Series, FX’s Shōgun and Amazon Prime’s Fallout may present a merciless competition to X-Men ’97. Both the shows were critically acclaimed and earned a massive viewership among the audience. Netflix’s The Crown is also a potential competitor but most fans think that Shōgun and Fallout would overshadow everyone in the nomination list.
According to Variety‘s final predictions, Fallout may land 19 nominations while the Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai starrer Shōgun may end with a whopping 25 nominations. Interestingly, the fans and the experts also predict FX’s The Bear series to kill it in the Comedy category.
Is X-Men ’97 trailing in fan support on X?
As we are all set to witness the nomination list of the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards today, fans are actively vocal about their predictions on X. Unfortunately, the tweets don’t give a good sign for X-Men 97 as most fans want Fallout and Shōgun to get more nominations.
Let us take a look at some of the tweets:
Shogun. It has to get some nominations. pic.twitter.com/FGiwHSB19n
— OurMovieGuide (@OurMovieGuide) July 17, 2024
#fallout! 🤩🤘
— Kasper F. Christiansen (@Kasperfc91) July 17, 2024
Fallout is for sure getting nominated
— 🔥ValiantReaper🔥 (@ValiantReaper) July 17, 2024
Hopefully lots of nominations for Shōgun
— Memes and Models (@MemesAndModels) July 17, 2024
Shogun is going to smash the emmy
— kobi (jango) bitton (@KOBIBITTON) July 17, 2024
Shogun and Fallout are winning Awards guaranteed
— Sleeper (@Sleeper_AZ) July 17, 2024
Even though it cannot be said that X-Men ’97 does not have any supporters, the show undoubtedly deserved more. While the positive critical reception speaks a lot about the show’s quality and also greenlit a second season, it would be a crime to say that Beau DeMayo’s creation does not deserve more.
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards will be aired on ABC on September 15, 2024.
