Ep 13. Walk on the Wild Side
- TV-G
- March 2, 2002
- 21 min
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6.7 (231)
As the second season of X-Men: Evolution continues, we are introduced to episode 13 titled "Walk on the Wild Side." This episode takes place in Bayville, where the mutant community has started experiencing a new set of challenges.
The episode kicks off with Rogue, Kitty, and Jean attending a school dance. However, their night is cut short as they are called away to a disturbance outside. They arrive to find that an unknown mutant has attacked a police car and is now on the loose.
As the girls try to track down the rogue mutant, they are sidetracked by a group of skateboarders who invite them to a nearby skate park. Although hesitant at first, the girls agree to check out the park, and it is here they meet two new mutants: Tabitha and Kurt.
Tabitha, also known as Boom Boom, is a rogue mutant who loves causing chaos and destruction. Kurt, on the other hand, is a friendly and compassionate mutant with the ability to teleport short distances. Though Kurt is welcomed with open arms, Tabitha's presence is met with suspicion and tension.
Despite this, the group decides to stick together and spend the rest of the night skateboarding and talking. However, things take a turn for the worse when they are ambushed by a group of anti-mutant humans who have been riled up by the recent mutant attack.
In the midst of the chaos, Tabitha's impulsiveness puts the group in even greater danger, and Kurt is forced to use his powers to teleport them all away to safety. They end up in the middle of the forest, where they decide to camp out for the night.
As the night goes on, the group discusses their fears and struggles as mutants. Tabitha opens up about how she was rejected by the X-Men and left to fend for herself, while Kurt shares his own experiences of being shunned by others because of his appearance.
Meanwhile, back in Bayville, Scott and Evan continue their search for the rogue mutant. Their investigation leads them to a warehouse where they discover that the mutant is actually a young girl named Danielle who had been kidnapped by a group of humans trying to use her powers for their own gain.
The group in the forest is eventually found by Wolverine and Storm, who had been searching for them all night. As they regroup, they are attacked by the same group of anti-mutant humans from earlier. However, this time, Tabitha's recklessness turns the tide and allows the group to overpower their attackers and escape.
The episode ends with Danielle being reunited with her family, and Tabitha given the opportunity to join the X-Men and start a new life among her fellow mutants.
"Walk on the Wild Side" is a thrilling episode that explores the challenges and prejudices faced by the mutant community. With the introduction of new characters and the development of existing ones, this episode highlights the importance of solidarity and acceptance in the face of adversity. Fans of X-Men: Evolution are sure to enjoy this action-packed and thought-provoking installment.