Has anyone started an X-Files thread yet?

[Truscifi]

If not, can this be it?  :laugh:

 

 

 

[Guest]

Yes! We are very excited!

[NatureMomma]

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!

[redsquirrel]

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

[Truscifi]

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.

[redsquirrel]

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

[leeannpal]

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.

[idnib]

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

[MrsWeasley]

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!

[Peach]

Hulu Plus has them, according to Hulu's main page.

[redsquirrel]

Fox is streaming it, just like it streams everything else

 

No need for Hulu

 

http://www.fox.com/the-x-files/full-episodes

[Kathryn]

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.

[redsquirrel]

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.

[elegantlion]

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. 

[Mothersweets]

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?

[Peach]

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).

[NCMom]

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

[redsquirrel]

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.

 

[idnib]

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.

[Truscifi]

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.

[Word Nerd]

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

[Word Nerd]

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.

[redsquirrel]

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? 

[gaillardia]

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.

[Word Nerd]

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!

[redsquirrel]

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. 

[Truscifi]

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.