X-Files was the 90's. Nine seasons! I started watching X-Files when I was nearing the end of my pregnancy with my son. (September 10th 1993, Dylan was born beginning of October) X-files was one of those show that could have gone the way of so many breakthrough, non-conformist series but it had a few things on its side which I feel made it a staple in television at that time, and not just having the brilliant Chris Carter create this show from a combination of ideas. From MY point of view the 90's were the conspiracy era of my generation. Aliens and government cover ups were all the rage! The Internet was becoming a very big thing. People could now share their theories MORE then ever before and with other like minded individuals from around the world! Plus X-files had a spooky side, touching on the paranormal supernatural (I always blame the fact I was born on Halloween for being attracted to the abnormal). It played on ours fears of the unknown and what hides in sewers. Brilliant story telling which in some cases had elements of truth or urban legends plus characters that where interesting people and I wanted to know more about them.
But let me just say, spooky stuff, aliens and government conspiracies aside, the biggest reason the X-Files will be my forever show is obviously Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson ). Their relationship is like no other. The fact we see them falling in love without sexualizing their relationship had made it more endearing and everlasting in my mind. There were so many reason they came to be, and because David and Gillian are such brilliant actors they were able to convey that love in so many ways. ( I believe the on screen chemistry has a lot to do with them being friends as well). Even something as simple as how Scully would place her hand on Mulder's arm or the way Mulder would hand Scully a new case file and his gaze would linger....*sigh* just writing this makes me smile! Can you tell they are my favourite fictional TV couple??
Oh my gosh this show makes me so happy and disturbed at the same time! I am ecstatic about season 10, yes that's right, season 10!!! I also want to thank Chris Carter for David and Gillian. As I have said they are both brilliant actors and I have enjoyed other works they have done. Okay maybe a little more Gillian because she is AMAZING, beautiful and wow can she get to the heart of the characters plays! I was worried about David for a time but he came back better than ever!
The truth is out there.... coming 2016
