The X Files was created by Chris Carter in 1993, and features the dynamic odd couple of FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. The pair solve monster of the week style mysteries while uncovering government conspiracies involving aliens and UFO’s. Mulder is the true believer assigned to the FBI’s X-Files division and is known as “Spooky “. Basically he works in the basement of the FBI’s offices out of sight of the other agents. Scully is the sceptic assigned to snoop on Mulder by the agency. She is introduced to world of paranormal investigation by her new partner and slowly opens her mind to the possibilities of Extraterestrial Life, Monsters, Ghosts, Psychics and other forms of magic and mystery.

The X-files has maintained a cult following since it ended in 2002. Now Scully and Mulder are back for one more season of monster fighting mystery and mayhem. Not to mention the subtle, yet undeniable sexual tension that really made the pair one of histories most compelling onscreen couples. Episodes of the X-files are available for binge watching on Netflix. For this I am eternally grateful. Right now I am devouring episodes of X-files to fill in the gaps in my X-Knowledge. In addition I have been listening to Kumail Nanjiani’s podcast The X files files (available on Feral Audio). Basically his podcast examines some of the better episodes with an impressive array of guest hosts. In addition Kumail offers professional insight into productional details mixed with authentic fanboy nostalgia.

As a generation X’er I have tried to watch a lot of 80’s and 90’s T.V. Shows I enjoyed watching as a kid and as a Teenager. I think that the X-files holds up a little better than most television shows I have revisited lately. I think that the show feels most dated during scenes involving stunts and special effects. Compared to modern shows like Arrow and Green Lantern with “movie quality” CGI and action scenes X-files looks a bit goofy. On the other hand The main characters have as much chemistry on screen as any other male and female characters in 90’s television.

The X-files was written similar to police procedurals like Homicide and Law and Order, but with a supernatural twist. The show also paid tribute to vintage sci-fi and fantasy shows like the Outer Limits or the Twilight Zone. In addition to several seasons on FOX Television, The X-Files also spawned two feature length movies, and a series of comic books, and novelizations. Nevertheless it has been awhile since something of this magnitude has come along for X-files fans.

I will continue writing about the 2016 X-files after I view the two-part premiere, Until then I can watch X-Files the original series and listen to some podcasts, and interviews. I’m so accustomed to binge watching I wish I could watch all of the new episodes at once.