Recent activity regarding the latest Marvel endeavor, the revival of X-Men: The Animated Series titled X-Men ’97’s performance does not seem to be sitting right with fans. When it comes to the world of superhero franchises, Marvel easily rules the space. The special characters and storylines command fascination, adoration, and loyalty like no other. The Marvel movies have become an integral part of pop culture.
Netizens believe the show’s ranking on the popular review aggregator website, Rotten Tomatoes has discrepancies in it. This has raised questions about Rotten Tomatoes’ credibility. And has sent social media into a frenzy.
Fans Are Not Pleased With X-Men ’97 Having the Same Rating as Another Marvel Show
Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has become the ultimate go-to website for recommendations. A high ranking on the website has become a parameter of success. However, what the website has reflected with its ranking in recent times has caused netizens to question its credibility. As per the reviews on the website, Ms. Marvel (starring Iman Vellani) and X-Men ’97 are the highest-ranked Marvel shows with both 98% scores.
The eagle-eyed Marvel fans are not satisfied with this. Arguably, the studio has produced far better shows that deserved to be ranked higher. They haven’t missed that Ms. Marvel and X-Men ’97, as entertaining as they have been, are by no means Marvel’s best.
The argument seems to be that the ranking is unfair as the multimedia franchise has even better shows that have performed well both critically and viewership-wise. Many find it preposterous that any show other than Loki or WandaVision be ranked higher.
This incident has not just raised the question of Rotten Tomatoes’ reliability. It has also brought into light a major issue. An animated series should not be in the same category as a live-action show. A doubtful question mark is now posed on the way of working of Rotten Tomatoes.
Fan Reactions To Rotten Tomatoes’ Unfair Rating
In this era of technology and social media, one can always count on the fact that people will let their frustration and disappointments be known. And be the first to call out anything wrong.
Here are some things fans have said:
How is Ms Marvel 98% there were series much better than this one
— jackboys (@thatboyjmb) March 27, 2024
No way ms marvel is better rated than Loki or Wandavision lmaooooo
— Danny Escamilla (@elDannyNLpedo) March 28, 2024
This might be the best example of “RT scores mean absolutely fuck all”
— Viking of Disapproval (@AmericanRollo) March 28, 2024
it's just wrong
— Comicai (@ComicaiOfficial) March 28, 2024
How is Ms.Marvel 98% even She Hulk was better than Ms.Marvel
— Wolffang 🇺🇸🇵🇷 (@WolfGang3777) March 27, 2024
The reaction to the rigged rating of Rotten Tomatoes is proof enough. Fans have gone all out and dragged the website for its questionable rating. It is noteworthy that this is not the first time Rotten Tomato ratings have stirred things up in fandoms.
That being said, X-Men ’97 features the likes of Ray Scott, Jennifer Hale, Cal Dodd, and many others. A second season of the show (via Variety) was announced to be in development last year.
X-Men ’97 and Ms. Marvel are available for streaming on Disney+.
