While it might be too soon to classify X-Men ’97 as one of the best animated TV shows of all time , its stellar critical reception has certainly cemented it as one of the best series that’s been released on the 2024 TV schedule . This is thanks to both big moments, including the tragedy in Genosha and Magneto ripping Wolverine’s adamantium from his skeleton , and small ones, like the friendship between Jean Grey and Storm being highlighted. Jennifer Hale, who voiced both Jean and Madelyne Pryor in X-Men ’97 , praised that aspect of the series while speaking with CinemaBlend, and she shouted out the popular Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso in the process.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Hale about her work on X-Men ’97 earlier this month, with Hale taking over Jean Grey-voicing duties from X-Men: The Animated Series ’ Catherine Disher, who participated in this revival as Valerie Cooper. With the X-Men ’97 Season 1 finale having been released to Disney+ subscription holders back in mid-May, we were able to dive deep into her work in these opening 10 episodes , and here’s what the actress told he when I asked her if she welcomed Jean Grey and Storm’s dynamic being explored: The dynamic of the friendship between Storm and Jean Grey is one of my favorite mini-arcs in the series. I love what's happening in modern writing for women.
I think of, of course, Ted Lasso and the friendship between Rebecca and Keeley, and just all the different ways we're seeing women.
