Fact check: Gambit went out like a hero in X-men '97.

1. Summary of the results

1. Summary of the results:

Gambit did indeed die heroically in X-Men '97 Episode 5, specifically sacrificing himself to destroy the Master Mold and save survivors, including Rogue. His death scene culminated with him being impaled by a Master Mold tentacle, which he charged with his powers to destroy the giant Sentinel robot.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints:

The original statement omits crucial information about Gambit's story potentially continuing. A mid-credits scene shows Apocalypse retrieving Gambit's burnt card from Genosha's wreckage, strongly suggesting his return as one of the Four Horsemen. In the comics, Gambit has historically sometimes voluntarily become Death (a Horseman) to help mutantkind, adding complexity to this potential resurrection arc. The series appears to be setting up an "Age of Apocalypse" storyline for season 2.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement:

While technically accurate, the statement oversimplifies what appears to be a more complex narrative arc. By presenting Gambit's death as a definitive heroic ending, it fails to acknowledge the deliberate setup for his potential return in a darker role. This oversimplification could mislead viewers about the true nature of his character's trajectory in the series. The statement also ignores that this death differs from current comic book continuity, where Gambit is alive and leading an X-Men team.