X-Files
I've really been enjoying the new series of the X-Files, but episode 3 is without a doubt my favourite so far
Apparently it's been getting slammed quite a bit on facebook and twitter though, and it seems to be a real love it or hate it episode...A lot of the newer fans especially have been dismissing it as too campy and silly which is kind of a bummer, but I guess I can understand why some fans aren't that enthusiastic about having a full-on comedic episode spoofing the show when there are only 6 episodes, those kind of episodes probably were carried off better in a 22 episode season. I am surprised though that many viewers seem opposed to having any comedy episodes at all, I've seen some insistence on the X-Files should stick to aliens and spooky MotW episodes, but it's not like comedy episodes are so unusual for the X-Files? The first largely comedic episode was as early as season 2, and by season 3 it was a tradition for each season to have a fair number of quirkier episodes. Probably it is more jarring to go straight into an episode like that after only two episodes have aired, but for me it felt like a real love-letter to the fans of the original show and I loved every minute of it. There were so many great callbacks too, like Mulder in the red speedo, or Scully missing Queequeg (LMAO at her quick look-around before grabbing her new puppy). And the Kim Manners tombstone tribute was a lovely touch :(
And really it's missing the point of the episode IMO to focus solely on the goofy ~monster~ costume and how the humour didn't work for you, when it actually had a lot of insightful things to say about the characters as well. For a start I loved how it twisted it around so that it was actually a monster turning into a man, and how he was struggling with the horror of being trapped as a human and having to go to work and think about savings, underneath the funny it had a lot to say about what it means to be human and how pointless it can all feel. It tied in beautifully too with Mulder becoming disillusioned and questioning what he ever actually achieved in his search for the truth, which feels like a natural evolution for his character now that he's middle-aged (loved him pausing at "middle-aged" as if expecting Scully to disagree with him heh). There were so many great character moments, it was good to see Scully really having fun with the case too and admitting that she's "missed this", as well as being awesomely competent at the end when it came to capturing the actual killer. And I liked how it was equal opportunity fan-service lol with the "monster" playing up a fantasy with Scully, but it was Mulder in his red undies that the hotel manager was peeping at
Next episode is looking pretty good too!
If I may nitpick for a moment though, I do think it was a mistake to change the order of episodes 2 and 4, from the trailer it looks like episode 4 is going to be addressing more that this is their first case they've taken back on since the re-opening of the X-Files (the clip of "We used too", and I think that Scully commenting on how she used to run in high heels is also from this episode?) I thought that was what was missing from the second episode, it felt a bit too abrupt to have them straight back on a case without acknowledging that it's been a while. Oh well, I can always watch in the original order on the DVD's anyway! (And David and Gillian have apparently been recording commentary for the DVD's, I do so hope that will include a commentary for this episode XD)
Also smashed worldwide records :D
Apparently it's been getting slammed quite a bit on facebook and twitter though, and it seems to be a real love it or hate it episode...A lot of the newer fans especially have been dismissing it as too campy and silly which is kind of a bummer, but I guess I can understand why some fans aren't that enthusiastic about having a full-on comedic episode spoofing the show when there are only 6 episodes, those kind of episodes probably were carried off better in a 22 episode season. I am surprised though that many viewers seem opposed to having any comedy episodes at all, I've seen some insistence on the X-Files should stick to aliens and spooky MotW episodes, but it's not like comedy episodes are so unusual for the X-Files? The first largely comedic episode was as early as season 2, and by season 3 it was a tradition for each season to have a fair number of quirkier episodes. Probably it is more jarring to go straight into an episode like that after only two episodes have aired, but for me it felt like a real love-letter to the fans of the original show and I loved every minute of it. There were so many great callbacks too, like Mulder in the red speedo, or Scully missing Queequeg (LMAO at her quick look-around before grabbing her new puppy). And the Kim Manners tombstone tribute was a lovely touch :(
And really it's missing the point of the episode IMO to focus solely on the goofy ~monster~ costume and how the humour didn't work for you, when it actually had a lot of insightful things to say about the characters as well. For a start I loved how it twisted it around so that it was actually a monster turning into a man, and how he was struggling with the horror of being trapped as a human and having to go to work and think about savings, underneath the funny it had a lot to say about what it means to be human and how pointless it can all feel. It tied in beautifully too with Mulder becoming disillusioned and questioning what he ever actually achieved in his search for the truth, which feels like a natural evolution for his character now that he's middle-aged (loved him pausing at "middle-aged" as if expecting Scully to disagree with him heh). There were so many great character moments, it was good to see Scully really having fun with the case too and admitting that she's "missed this", as well as being awesomely competent at the end when it came to capturing the actual killer. And I liked how it was equal opportunity fan-service lol with the "monster" playing up a fantasy with Scully, but it was Mulder in his red undies that the hotel manager was peeping at
Next episode is looking pretty good too!
Click to viewIf I may nitpick for a moment though, I do think it was a mistake to change the order of episodes 2 and 4, from the trailer it looks like episode 4 is going to be addressing more that this is their first case they've taken back on since the re-opening of the X-Files (the clip of "We used too", and I think that Scully commenting on how she used to run in high heels is also from this episode?) I thought that was what was missing from the second episode, it felt a bit too abrupt to have them straight back on a case without acknowledging that it's been a while. Oh well, I can always watch in the original order on the DVD's anyway! (And David and Gillian have apparently been recording commentary for the DVD's, I do so hope that will include a commentary for this episode XD)
Also smashed worldwide records :D