The Dark Phoenix (4): The Fate of the Phoenix - S3-E14
Continuity mistake: When Earthquake knocks out Gambit and Storm, he and Hussar are offscreen to the viewer's left. When the shot changes, Hussar is standing directly behind where Gambit and Storm's heads are pointing. (00:10:54)
The Dark Phoenix (4): The Fate of the Phoenix - S3-E14
Continuity mistake: When Cyclops and Jean are hiding in the shallow alcove, as he is saying there's so much he wants to say to her, his teeth alternate between being white and flesh-colored. (00:13:56)
The Dark Phoenix (4): The Fate of the Phoenix - S3-E14
Revealing mistake: In what appears to be an animation error, when Cyclops shoots his optic beam after he and Jean emerge from hiding, his bandolier is absorbed into his uniform. (00:14:25)
The Dark Phoenix (4): The Fate of the Phoenix - S3-E14
Continuity mistake: When Lilandra slams her first down onto the control panel, the appearance of the control panel changes between shots. (00:17:14)
Answer: It appears a number of factors led to its demise. It was originally intended to air for 65 episodes, but its popularity extended that. However, there were continual production quality problems, issues regarding whether the content was suitable enough for children, as well as financial considerations that finally led to it being ended.
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