x-files

With David Duchovny mostly out of the picture, season 8 proved to be a significant challenge. For the most part, it was a difficult adjustment trying to bring Doggett in as some sort of replacement for Mulder (though, really, Doggett is a skeptic — so, he’s replacing what Scully used to be). Tough transition, but [...]

For me, Season 6 is one of the stronger seasons of the X-Files. However, it is in the stand-alone (aka “Monster of the Week”) episodes that this season really shines for me. So many of them are full of variety, humor, and light-heartedness. While, at the same time, some are just plain creepy.
6abx01: The Beginning
The [...]

As I’ve been going through these episodes, I’ve realized that I’m counting WAY too many as “essential.” So, I’ve decided that I will cut down on this. ONLY the truly great or truly important episodes make this list from now. Now, that means that I’m having to cut out some of my very favorite episodes. [...]

The third season is probably not as good as the second, especially in terms of writing. However, __The X-Files__ budget continued to grow; therefore, the third season gives many great episodes and with very high production quality. Here are my favorites:
3×01: The Blessing Way (II)
With Mulder’s life hanging in the balance, Scully is at a [...]