Welcome to the seventh episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.

Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.

So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.

Today's seventh episode is our first with a guest. I invite my eldest daughter Jessica onto the program, to discuss her own journey with The X Files. We talk about how she discovered the show, her impressions on the dynamic between the show's stars, her favourite characters from the run and of course her favourite episodes. This will hopefully be a regular episode as we complete each season of The X Files. Jess is as entertaining as she always is with some candid responses.

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Summary

In this episode of Revisiting The X-Files, host Bill is joined by his daughter Jessica to discuss their favorite episodes from the iconic series. They explore how Jessica discovered The X-Files, the dynamic between main characters Mulder and Scully, and analyze specific episodes that left a lasting impact. The conversation delves into character development, the balance of humor and tension in storytelling, and the overarching alien mythology that defines the series. As they reflect on their shared experiences watching the show, they also look forward to future discussions about the series' evolution.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Revisiting The X-Files

02:13 Jess and Her Introduction to The X Files

08:00 Character Dynamics: Mulder and Scully

11:23 Alien Mythology vs. Monster of the Week

13:47 Favorite Characters and Their Impact

16:40 Jess Favourite Episode 1: Ice

20:14 Jess Favourite Episode 2: Ascension

25:47 Jess Favourite Episode 3: Humbug

30:43 Jess Favourite Episode 4: Anasazi

37:29 Jess Favourite Episode 5: Pusher

41:30 Jess Favourite Episode 6: Drive

47:31 Episode Conclusion

Welcome to the sixth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.

Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.

So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.

Today's sixth episode is a wrap up of the first season of The X files, where I will talk about the character developments, the writing teams, the direction, and count down my ranking of the episodes from 24 to 1. It's agreat way to relive everything great about the first season of this wonderful show.

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Summary

In this episode of Revisiting the X-Files, Bill reflects on the first season of the iconic series, discussing character development, the evolution of Mulder and Scully's relationship, the significance of supporting characters, and the impact of the writing and directing teams. He also ranks all episodes from the season, providing insights into what made each episode stand out or fall short.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Revisiting the X-Files

02:28 The Opening of the Show

03:36 Mulder and Scully

12:33 Deep Throat

14:51 Supporting Characters

19:42 Writing and Directing in Season One

23:02 Ranking the Episodes of Season One

33:42 Get in Contact!

Welcome to the fifth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.

Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.

So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.

Today's fifth episode indulges in a little listener feedback (it is fading fast) before we explore Episodes 20 to 24 to conclude Season One of The X Files.

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Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

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Summary

In this episode of Revisiting the X-Files, Bill explores the first season of the iconic series, discussing the final key episodes of Season One - 'Darkness Falls', 'Tooms', 'Born Again', 'Roland', and 'The Erlenmeyer Flask'. He delves into character development, thematic elements, and the evolution of the Mulder and Scully partnership, while also engaging with listener feedback and reflections on the series' impact on science fiction television, and how this final burst of episodes proved that the writers, directors and actors had found the true essence of what make The X Files work.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Revisiting the X-Files

03:25 S01E20: Darkness Falls

14:57 S01E21: Tooms

27:42 S01E22: Born Again

37:27 S01E23: Roland

46:44 S01E24: The Erlenmeyer Flask

58:49 The Future of the X-Files