Browsing: The X Files

Fox did something… inspired, I guess, when they decided the current climate of politics and intrigue was perfect to bring back fan favorite series The X-Files last year for a six-episode miniseries season 10, and the general positive reception *cough* ratings *cough* meant that another was likely. Season 11 has had some misfires, lets not kid […]

Well I am so much happier after tonight’s The X-Files episode than I was last week. Titled “This”, season 11, episode 2 was written and directed by longtime series writer Glen Morgan. Two minutes in, and already this episode is miles better than last week’s “My Struggle III”. The misplaced tension is gone, and instead we […]

After last week’s highly disappointing premiere of FOX favorite series The X-Files, we’re REALLY hoping tonight’s second episode is better.  It really should be, as it’s penned by long-time X-Files writer Glen Morgan. Morgan is behind several classic episodes of the series along with his writing partner James Wong.  Glen’s brother Darin Morgan also wrote for the series as well […]

Just when I thought I couldn’t be more angry and upset as an X-Files fan after season 10, we get tonight’s season 11 premiere.  Chris Carter, the series creator who both wrote and directed tonight’s episode has always said he’s the worst at dealing with his own series’ mythos, and it REALLY showed. Obviously, I’ll be talking […]

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When the news first came down the pipeline that FOX was revisiting it’s popular series The X Files, feelings were mixed.  Did we (the fans) really need a revisit of the 9 season series, and the two films?  Of course, the network went with “yes”, hedging all it’s bets on the returning core cast and crew […]

Dear The X-Files– I’ve been a loyal fan.  Since the very first episode aired so long ago on a September night in 1993. My mom and I watched it together, and had previously gotten me into Star Trek and Twilight Zone, the natural progression of course.  I gave the series 9 years of my life, […]