Don't get me wrong, I love Darin Morgan's episodes. All of them simply constitute my all-time favorite episodes of the show. But some vague feeling prevents me from declaring that he's "the best X-Files screenwriter".

I think it’s because his approach is so meta-fictional that he needs everything that's been installed by the other writers for it to work. It’s like his style is parasitic or something, if that could be said without the bad connotation that goes with it. Also each of his episodes tries to harm the frame in some way, there’s always something unruly about them. Like no paranormal, or no bad guys, or another twist to the procedural recipe.

Because of that, they are great not only because they are well written (and they are), but also because

• there’s only a few of them
• other writers took care of more academic episodes before.

In other words, if Darin Morgan had run the show, maybe he wouldn’t have known what to do? Or maybe I’m wrong and the show would just have been crazy in a Dan Harmon way. I mean I would definitely watch a show written by Darin Morgan.

And on the other hand I love when it’s the other way around and other writers start copying Darin Morgan’s style, like Chris Carter did in Syzygy :)

So what do you think?

Just finished watching for the first time and as is usual for me once I finish a show, I’m ready to dive into the fanfic. I know there have been past posts like this and while I plan to look through those, I’d appreciate a fresh answer to my request.

Can anybody give me some good recommendations for fanfics or point me in the direction of places I could find X-Files fanfic (aside from AO3, FF.net, Wattpad)? I tend to like angsty/sad stories and ones that are written in the third person; spicy fics are also welcome! It may be a bit niche but I particularly enjoy stories that take place during the 3 months between This Is Not Happening and DeadAlive.

On a bit of a side note, I’d also appreciate it if people let me know what their personal favorites are or any largely well-known/well-received fanfics that have made their mark on the fandom.

So, I’ve been rewatching lately and I can’t help but to be so caught off guard at how many similarities I’ve connected from the overarching plot, to what is happening in our world now, and within the last few years. Now, I know the government has always been shady, but as I’ve been watching the show I’ve had to pause it on multiple occasions due to how on the nose some of plot points parallel to (SPECIFICALLY) stuff I’ve been seeing / hearing about over the last few years. I wish I had written them down to give a proper example. Id like to know how many other people have noticed this too, or if I sound absolutely insane.

Just watched this episode for the first time, I thought it was delightful. Goofy Mulder(tm) automatically makes me laugh so I really enjoyed seeing DD not taking anything seriously in this one. Plus the ending was kind of heartbreaking, but in an endearing way. (I need these two FBI agents to please just talk about their feelings for once or I'm going to explode)

My question to the OG philes that watched this episode when it aired: what was the consensus about it then? Were shippers excited by the almost-kiss, or disgusted since it wasn't really Mulder? I'm curious about what the contemporary chatter was like.

Sooooo spoilers spoilers spoilers spoilers spoilers spoilers spoilers .

So, you know who. The guy who sips the nice death sticks. That dude. I am frankly disappointed in the X-Files wikipedia that lists him as "deceased." It should be "UNKNOWN" or similar. He's clearly a super soldier. The way they filmed him taking those shots, uh-uh. Remember the look of his skull when he got burnt to a crisp? I laughed my freaking ass off a week and a half ago when in the very next episode he's just back. I hadn't figured him for a super soldier then, I thought they just couldn't be bothered, but now it makes total sense to me. Of course he's a super soldier! It's so obvious I should have thought of it before the moment he got shot. Also, when Mulder got shot in the head, I typed to my friend "HAHAHAHAHAHA :D" because I didn't quite catch what was going on. It was just crazy. Just craziness. But one second before it was revealed what had happened I prepared to write to him I had figured it out, that it was the illusion son, and DAMN, they revealed it too quickly so I didn't have time to write him. Anyways. Fun run! X-Files! Wooh! Lots of fun! This is the end of this journey sorta kinda not really. Got the movies to get through and the Lone Gunmen.

What would be the ideal amount of episodes per season for the show? How many bad episodes there are on average in your opinion? Would the show be even greater if the seasons were 13 episodes for example? You can also make your own list which episodes you would scrap from a certain season.

Me and some friends are competing in an X-Files themed quiz and one of the questions is too identify some of Mulders ties, however we have scoured the episodes and internet and just cannot identify one tie, any superfans out there who might be able to help find out which episode this is from? (seasons 1-9)

https://preview.redd.it/wef4jd3j2n4e1.jpg?width=257&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=96eb17bd86533678c9853c8f80076e1d87c40476

Hi all. So I’m watching the show for the first time with my wife. I enjoy it but we’ve just started season 6 and I’m finding myself increasingly exasperated at the overarching story stuff because it feels so rinse and repeat again and again.

Does everybody feel this way? What’s the general consensus?

I enjoy the episodic episodes generally more because it’s not bogged down by the same muddled conspiracy story stuff. I don’t like how Mulder and Scully will go through the most insane shit and next episode treat it like it never happened. Then Scully is STILL skeptical?? Honestly, I’m annoyed how underwritten she can be sometimes.

Anyway, the show is still gorgeously shot and Mulder and Scully are such brilliant, attractive and compelling characters. Yet, I am kinda looking forward to finishing the show.

Do I have some good stuff to look forward to?

Spoilers for Seasons 5-6

For me, it’s Albert Hosteen. What a fucking legend. He was a Navajo code talker in WW2. He resurrected Mulder from a near death state. He came to the hospital to comfort Mrs. Scully when Melissa was in a coma, and to try and heal her daughter. Later, he helped the agents translate alien writing, which would ultimately lead to his death. Before he died, though, his soul/spirit spent its remaining time on Earth helping Scully save Mulder.

His aura is so powerful. I would love to split a 12 pack with him and listen to him talk about WW2 tales and Native American stories like the Gila monster who puts men back together and the legend of the White Buffalo. Top 1 X-Files character.

I'm new to watching the X-Files and only started watching this week

I have to say that so far 'Fallen Angel' is my favourite episode. It's a pretty decent episode in that you have the government cover up, an Alien not seen (though it is definitely there), a ship that isn't fully revealed, and a bit of action to boot. It's a little predictable here and there but generally great.

At the moment I'm preferring the 'Alien Mythology' storyline more than the 'Monster of the Week' episodes, though some of them have been good ('Squeeze' being an example).

I’m on szn 5 episode 15 and I’ve always noticed, but never realised that Mulder always gets some major whoop ass… on himself 🙂‍↕️ for some reason I thought that he could fight and defend himself better up until I saw that Japanese diplomat hand him on a platter in Nisei

Every time he appears on screen, I can’t help but notice how gorgeous his eyes are. He has such pretty eyelashes and it honestly looks like he’s wearing mild eye makeup. He’s so pretty.

(I’m also currently watching S8 E21, Kersh is pissing me off)

Another thread reminded me of some of the VHS videos I had when I was younger, but I also had some books that were written. I had Goblins and Whirlwind (I think this was a two-books-in-one thing) and a couple of others. Anyone else have any back in the day?

I think this may be my favorite 2/3 part episode.

Let’s talk about Anasazi! It’s the first part of a three part episode series that completes with episode, “The Blessing Way” and “Paper Clip”.

We’ve got buried aliens in a box car! Mulder and his neighbors are being drugged! The X-Files are on trial, again! Krycek is a shady dude and kills Mulder’s dad! Scully and her LITTLE NOTES!

I love this episode so much!

Written by: David Duchovny and Chris Carter Directed by: R. W. Goodwin

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could help me. We all know that the Final Destination films began as an unproduced episode.

However a few years ago I found an article about other films which began as X Files episodes. I remember being stunned because there were a bunch I had not realised before.

Now, it was a slightly janky article, there were a few which were obvious stretches. I think they listed Hancock because Vince Gilligan had the idea for it while working on The X-Files, however there were some more reasonable films in there also.

Can anyone tell me about these other films, or does anyone know where I can find the article?

It's good!

https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v46/n23/patricia-lockwood/diary

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/x-files-archive-nicholas-lea-interview/

First episode I've seen on my binge so far that was just putrid. Anyone else feel similarly about this one or another episode?

Episode 10; ‘Chinga’

I saw that Stephen King helped in writing it and I got wildly excited about it. Just wanted to know how everybody feels about this episode, and the season entirely?

I’m 38, my girlfriend is 24 and never had seen an episode of XFiles before. I’ve talked at length about how this was my favorite series of all time and we needed to watch it. So, we finally started it this weekend.

We watched the first three episodes so far and Tooms being above the rafters got a literal “that’s so fucking creepy” out of her. I can’t wait for a few up and coming episodes.

This may have been asked and answered. If so, my apologies. Is it ever stated in the second movie where Mulder and Scully are living? I know they live together in a house, but is it ever indicated the city/state in which the house is located? Did I just miss it?

I'm currently on season 9 of my most recent rewatch, and noticed how loud the footsteps/shoe noise/etc. seems to be?? Is it just me or did they go extra on it? But why? It's kind of distracting?? 🤪