Truscifi Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 If not, can this be it? :laugh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Yes! We are very excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureMomma Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I'm desperately trying to get through all the seasons again. I was an avid fan as a teen, and I didn't want to watch the new episodes without doing re-runs. I'm almost to season 7, so I'm afraid I've missed the boat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) I literally just finished watching the first episode, but I don't want to say anything if other people haven't seen it yet. It won't matter if you don't see them all. It does help to know a little bit, they don't explain who every single person is, but even if you have never seen the x-files you could still watch the show. Maybe there might be some ?s, but they would be answered by context. Edited January 26, 2016 by redsquirrel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 I'm desperately trying to get through all the seasons again. I was an avid fan as a teen, and I didn't want to watch the new episodes without doing re-runs. I'm almost to season 7, so I'm afraid I've missed the boat! I watched all the old ones a couple of months ago so it would be fresh in my mind. So far I'm pretty happy with how it is going. The first one I thought was a little slow, but that was mostly from reintroducing everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I watched all the old ones a couple of months ago so it would be fresh in my mind. So far I'm pretty happy with how it is going. The first one I thought was a little slow, but that was mostly from reintroducing everything. There were some pre-airing reviews of that first episode in the media, and they are saying that the first episode sucks but that it gets better. It looks like the first three episodes were made available for reviewers to preview, and the second is stronger and the third rocks. But, as a seriously dedicated fan, I can say that the x files was always sort of cheese and kind of sucked, lol. Chris Carter had zero sense of continuity...in one episode he actually had Mulder say, "How should I know? I'm not a psychologist".....umm...pretty sure that was established in the pilot, lol. But I do adore having my Scully back, that is for sure. I have missed my girl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeannpal Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I am enjoying the new shows. I had been binge watching the old seasons in preparation, and I am actually rather surprised at how similar the shows are. I'm glad the new shows don't go off on a new tangent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) I didn't consistently watch the old episodes when they tried, so I've seen maybe half of them. I watched the new Episode 1 last night and I have to say it was more intense than the old ones, I think. I was trying to figure out of it's just been updated with new technology and techniques and that makes it feel more real, or if the story itself is more intense. I really did get stressed out in a couple of scenes. Maybe I've changed, not the show. :laugh: That said, I really liked it and plan to watch all of them. Edited January 26, 2016 by idnib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsWeasley Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Is it posted online anywhere? We don't have a tv. I've been rewatching some of the old X-Files shows, and they haven't aged as well for me, especially Fox Mulder's character. Man, what a jerk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hulu Plus has them, according to Hulu's main page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Fox is streaming it, just like it streams everything else No need for Hulu http://www.fox.com/the-x-files/full-episodes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I was a HUGE fan back when. I was not impressed Sunday night and decided not to watch the rest, but after reading this, decided to give the second episode a try. We watched it last night and it was much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I would watch them all even if they sucked, lol. As a dedicated fan, I have a high tolerance for xfiles suckage. It comes with the territory, kwim? But the second episode was actually a lot of fun and managed to surprise me. Lots of unnecessary stuff going on, but I still liked it. I had forgotten how much fun it is to have a new xfiles to look forward to. I'm gonna be sad when these 6 episodes are done. I'll try to watch the third episode tonight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Oh how I've missed Mulder and Scully. It was so nice to see them together. I even liked Sunday's because it felt like seeing old friends in a familiar setting. I liked the second one better. I went back and started watching season 6 last night - they look so young - well I did too back then. Last week ds told me why he stayed up until 5 am (he's a night owl anyway, not unusual for him on the weekends). He was watching XFiles, made my little momma heart proud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I wasn't able to watch on Sunday or Monday - glad to know I can stream it and catch up! Will it matter if I skip the first one and just go straight to episode 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Fox is streaming it, just like it streams everything else No need for Hulu http://www.fox.com/the-x-files/full-episodes Yay! Good news - I have a friend who missed them. Fox is normally stingy and won't stream new episodes of their shows till a week or two after they air (at least in the past). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMom Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I was a HUGE fan back when. I was not impressed Sunday night and decided not to watch the rest, but after reading this, decided to give the second episode a try. We watched it last night and it was much better. :iagree: Otoh, I could probably watch Mulder and Scully do their laundry and be perfectly happy, so I might be a bit biased. LOL Georgia 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I wasn't able to watch on Sunday or Monday - glad to know I can stream it and catch up! Will it matter if I skip the first one and just go straight to episode 2? your going to want to watch it. It introduces the current ongoing mytharc, setting the stage for what is to come. The second is more similar to a "monster of the week" episode of old, but has overtones from the first episode, but without much or any direct discussion. And it's not horrible, at least I didn't think so, it's just a bit too much explanation for new watchers. If you are going to recognize old faces etc then you will feel a bit impatient during those times. And, DD is always wooden and flat, he just is. About 10 mins into the episode I was all, "Oh yeah, he's not actually a very good actor, is he?" I had forgotten, lol. But, if you could watch him in the older episodes I don't see why it would be a problem now. He is exactly the same. I watched it, I enjoyed some of it, at one point I yelled at Scully for making what I consider an uncharacteristic choice, but again, never underestimate Chris Carter's ability to make his characters do things that make NO sense. And when it was over, I was looking forward to the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I streamed Episode 2 last night. It was pretty good! I had to turn the volume quickly down a few times. No spoilers, but those of you who watched know what I mean. Argh, that noise. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 your going to want to watch it. It introduces the current ongoing mytharc, setting the stage for what is to come. The second is more similar to a "monster of the week" episode of old, but has overtones from the first episode, but without much or any direct discussion. And it's not horrible, at least I didn't think so, it's just a bit too much explanation for new watchers. If you are going to recognize old faces etc then you will feel a bit impatient during those times. And, DD is always wooden and flat, he just is. About 10 mins into the episode I was all, "Oh yeah, he's not actually a very good actor, is he?" I had forgotten, lol. But, if you could watch him in the older episodes I don't see why it would be a problem now. He is exactly the same. I watched it, I enjoyed some of it, at one point I yelled at Scully for making what I consider an uncharacteristic choice, but again, never underestimate Chris Carter's ability to make his characters do things that make NO sense. And when it was over, I was looking forward to the next one. Which part? There was one part where I was like, no way, Scully wouldn't do that...but Scully ten years later might. It seems it has been a hard ten years on both of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) I wasn't able to watch on Sunday or Monday - glad to know I can stream it and catch up! Will it matter if I skip the first one and just go straight to episode 2? Why would you want to do that? There are only six episodes, and it's not a consensus that the first episode sucked. I don't even know what people are complaining about. Sure, there were a few scenes with a lot of explanation, but it's not like that was the entire episode. Plus I love Joel McHale! Edited January 30, 2016 by Word Nerd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I streamed Episode 2 last night. It was pretty good! I had to turn the volume quickly down a few times. No spoilers, but those of you who watched know what I mean. Argh, that noise. It's awful! I was also pretty grossed out by the one scene near the beginning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Which part? There was one part where I was like, no way, Scully wouldn't do that...but Scully ten years later might. It seems it has been a hard ten years on both of them. When that skank-ass radio dude was all "I wanted to see you again" and next we see her drinking champagne with him in his overcompensating limo. No..just no. Scully sees through his bullshit a mile away, knows he is 90% full of it, and most importantly, made it clear she doesn't respect him, she had her fair share of eye rolling when he spoke...and she is driving around on a date with him? Say whaaaat? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 That Mulder and Scully both seemed tired in the first episode I think seemed to fit the characters and the situation. Imagine, having to give up your little boy, I think I would be tired too. I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 When that skank-ass radio dude was all "I wanted to see you again" and next we see her drinking champagne with him in his overcompensating limo. No..just no. Scully sees through his bullshit a mile away, knows he is 90% full of it, and most importantly, made it clear she doesn't respect him, she had her fair share of eye rolling when he spoke...and she is driving around on a date with him? Say whaaaat? Because Joel McHale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Because Joel McHale! I've never seen the guy before that episode, so it didn't mean much to me. But, come on. We all know who Scully's OTP (One True Punk) is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 When that skank-ass radio dude was all "I wanted to see you again" and next we see her drinking champagne with him in his overcompensating limo. No..just no. Scully sees through his bullshit a mile away, knows he is 90% full of it, and most importantly, made it clear she doesn't respect him, she had her fair share of eye rolling when he spoke...and she is driving around on a date with him? Say whaaaat? Yeah, that was the part I objected to, but then after I thought about it I was like...maybe older, wiser, tireder (yeah, I know, not a word) Scully is willing to go on a date with someone to see if she can get any info from him. It is obvious when Mulder calls her while they are in the car that she knows radio guy is full of it, so that is all I can come up with to explain it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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