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The X-Files Broadens Its Horizons with “Squeeze”
The third episode of The X-Files, “Squeeze,” completes our introduction to the show. It’s our first standalone episode—termed “Monster-of-the-Week” episodes by fans—our first episode to focus on something other than extraterrestrials, and the first episode written by Glen Morgan and James Wong. Morgan and Wong set the template for standalone episodes, envisioning The X-Files as […] More
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Deep Throat is Both Pure X-Files and Sharp Social Commentary
Where the pilot episode of The X-Files focused on familiarizing us with the characters, structure, and broader themes the series will explore, the second episode, “Deep Throat,” introduces us to the show’s sprawling mythology and Carter’s conception of his work as an ongoing dialogue, both with itself and with culture at large. The teaser echoes […] More
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Examining the Secrets of The X-Files Pilot
The X-Files, as most everyone knows by now, is the story of FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. It chronicles their journey into America’s weird heart and their discovery of a dark conspiracy, an alternate history of the United States which serves to teach us about our own. It’s also the story of how […] More
