It's the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking TV classic
The X Files. For 11 seasons and 2 films this scifi series about paranormal and
unexplained phenomenon dealt with a myriad of subjects and some long story arcs
with extraterrestrials. Told with conviction by top flight writers (including
Vince Gilligan before his Breaking Bad) and acted with genuine chemistry by
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson (who won an Emmy Award), it was influenced
by everything from The Outer Limits, Kolchak:The Night Stalker, and Twin Peaks,
and inspired a generation of films and shows (Stranger Things, Black Mirror).
What was special about it was that the shows were written up to an audience. It
had its monster of the week but it dealt in science and myth for an educated
viewer. And the repartee and dark humor from its stars was perfect. When it was
on its game, it was as good as anything on TV. "The Truth Is Out
There."
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