The X-Files

The X-Files to me is not merely the greatest sci-fi series or horror series. It's basically the top creme de la creme of television itself. Why I make that exclamation is simply because it fuses various genres - horror, conspiracy, the supernatural, and of course comedy - into one source of perpetual entertainment that seems to intrigue the viewer throughout its nine-seasoned history. But the show never let plots get above characters: indeed, the most beautiful thing about The X-Files lies in its ability to contort perception and character in a remarkable manner. To say in the least, it maintained a clever balance of reason (represented mainly by Scully) and openness (by Mulder) throughout its mainstream seasons (upto 7) that never did remain resolved, even after Scully herself encounters paranormal activities on various occassions.

Add to that the 'hidden pasts' of the various characters involved - including the ominous relationship between the Cigarette Smoking Man and Fox Mulder - and you have one wonderfully constructed mytharc that sears time and age. While other sci-fi series (such as Stargate) rely more on effect and expression for viewership, The X-Files always relied on impression and subtle hints to gain its critical popularity. It is a testament to its ovation that it remains, in every fan's view, the greatest series in television history, and not just limited to science fiction. And no amount of spin-off movies or comics or video games can erase that.moreless

The Simpsons is a show about a nuclear family residing in Springfield. Homer the father works at a nuclear power plant, Marge the mother is a housewife, Bart and Lisa go to Springfield Elementary and Maggie doesn't do anything. She's dead weight, like all babies. The show is really long, episode count speaking. I guess that's OK.

I'm still waiting the third movie. One of the best shows ever !
I hope that the series "unique" being prepared by Carter has at least as secondary characters Mulder and Scully !!!

i grew up in the 90's so i am definitely familiar with the x-files, although i never really followed it, just caught a few episodes here and there (i wasn't that into television back then). so, finally i decide to sit down and go on the long journey of 9 seasons and 2 movies that is the x-files.... i know alot of things i am interested in has influences from the series and it has so much praise... based on this i was going to just buy the whole series blindly.. thankfully i didn't and just tested out 3 seasons.

i could only make it through 3 seasons of the long journey, it was like a punishment trying to get through it and so finally after 3 seasons i just said "forget this there is way better shows out there i still have to catch up on".

basically you have the voice of science (dana scully) and of faith (fox mulder). they boringly sludge and stumble their way to find all the unusual, out of the ordinary things out in the world and it's just so badly done... most of the "x-files" are these ridiculous stories which mulder looks and feels like he's going to fall asleep while investigating.. there is no emotional connection or bond to be found anywhere in the seasons i watched, someone will die and it's just like nothing happened.. the way it's done and the way the actor's handle it is just so bad haha it's comical in a way.

i feel nothing between scully and mulder.. there is supposed to be some connection or bond between them but you could find better chemistry just putting 2 puppets up there without a soull or heart or feelings and it might have more of a relationship... and this is usually the reason i follow a series is for the bonds and relationships that are formed but there is nothing in this series.. it's sparkless... it's one big giant void... empty of anything that resembles a true bond.

there were a few interesting episodes here and there and i enjoyed seeing some of the early work of actors i really like.. for instance mark a. shepphard (from battlestar galactica/dollhouse/leverage,etc) playing a twisted guy who can control fire.

i know some people will try and come to the defense of the series and say something like "you only watched 3 seasons it get so good later on".. and that is fine.. but i am 100% sure that even if i watched 100 seasons it would still be one of the most boring and overhyped experiences i've had in a series.

it would of been good if it was cut down to about 6-8 episodes a season like they do in the uk and cut out most of the nonsense and just focused mainly on the conspiracy and alien story arch.

i really wanted to like this series... i tried, to the point of almost forcing myself to like it and after not liking it i felt bad... like "is there something wrong with me?" because everyone seems to love it and rave about it.. but what can you do.

i mainly write this to say to anyone thinking about getting into the series... that to not just go buy the whole thing blindly but to try and preview a season or two.. it might end up saving you alot of money which can be put to something that is great.moreless

i was born in 1990 so when i was young i used to hate this show but now that i am older i gave this show a shot b/c im a big fan of scifi tv.i was pretty shock how good the show is.
the acting is great considering david and gillian have great chemistry.and i love how mulder(david character)believes in the paranormal world and scully(gillian character)doesnt.scully believes in science.
the show mixes those little action scenes with alot of horror and mystery which makes the show even more better.(i love when they have those ugly looking monsters on the show)
over the show 9 seasons run the writers were able to keep the show good,fresh and kept the plotlines and stories different and fun.
the only problem i had was i hate how the writers would tell u 1 thing and then later u find out that was a lie:)but i guess its okay b/c it keep u wanting to know what the truth is.but one thing that bother me was the show started out very good but in the last 3 seasons the show wasnt bad but i just thought the seasons could have been alittle better.then on top of that the main 2 characters almost disappear during season 8 and 9 but the writers make it work.
with all that being said.
the show is really good.the acting great,the horror and action keep u on your toes,the plots are really fun to watch and the show is just great.
the rating would have been higher but i didnt like how they would change things,the last 3 seasons werent all that and the main characters seems to disappear but the writers make it work.
watch the show.:)every scifi fan should watch this show.moreless