The X-Files - The Complete Third Season (Slim Set)
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• Closed-captioned
• Color
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• NTSC
In Theaters : 10 September, 1993
DVD Release : 31 January, 2006 |
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The X-Files - The Complete Third Season (Slim Set) description
By its third season, The X-Files had grown from a cult hit to a global phenomenon, becoming the most popular show in many countries outside the U.S. Armed with the knowledge that the show was here to stay, series creator Chris Carter expanded its mythology, and the 24 episodes in this boxed set represent arguably the strongest of all the X-Files seasons. As usual, stand-alone episodes explored the paranormal and sometimes terrifying possibilities in mythology, pop culture, and religion. Darin Morgan helps the show to mature by expanding its use of humor, directing classic episodes such as "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" (featuring a fabulous performance from Peter Boyle) and "Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space.'" Meanwhile, two-part episodes continue to delve into the X-Files' own mythology, introducing the alien black oil, the implant in Scully's neck, the mysterious Agent X, and the shape-shifting Jeremiah Smith. But following the complex mythology is not crucial to enjoying the show. The strength of the X-Files lies not in resolution but in feeding the paranoia of its rabid audience by revealing conspiracies that linger in the mind as unanswered questions. Series creator Carter realized wisely that fans did not look to the X-Files to explain the unexplained, but to question that which they thought they understood. The third season was effective because it hinted that while the truth was out there, it was more complex, sinister, and amazing than even Mulder had imagined. --Eugene Wei |
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An Exilirating First Season!
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The X-Files will go down as one of the most important television shows in history. There are many reasons for this sucsess. One is because of the pivitol relationship between Mulder and Scully, another reason is because of its brillant plot, and the final reason is the wondrous writing.
Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are probably the most famous twosome not to be in an intimate relationship. Although they would develop that kind of a relationship in future seasons, for right know they are just "friends". David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson deserved Emmys for this season (they didn't even get a nomination!) Scully and Mulder had very different mindsets. Scully always believed there was a scientific way of explaining everything, while Mulder believed that there was a connection to the supernatural or extra-terrestrial life. This was very important to the way the show works. Science Vs. Faith was probably the most important theme to the series as a whole. One of the most interesting things about the show is its powerful plot.
Plot is very important to the X-Files. There was a main plotline going through the whole season that dealt with Deep Throat, an imformant who is shrouded in mystery, and the cases he gave Mulder to investigate. Most of the standout episodes were related to this plotline. Be prepared for a twist in the final episode, The Erlenmeyer Flask, resolving a little bit of this appealing plotline. The other plots would usually revolve around one episode, with Mulder and Scully investigating a mysterious occurance that would be partially resolved by the end of the episode. The writng for this show is some of the finest ever written.
Writing is an important component to what makes the X Files better then average. This show has some exemplory writers, including the magical Glen Morgan and James Wong, who always pair up to write episodes. Chris Carter, the show's creator, also writes some vivacious episodes, including my personal favorite, "Darkness Falls", in which Mulder and Scully investigate the disapperance of severel loggers. The writing makes the show faster then an ostrich. The X Files is one of the truly great television shows.
The X Files was not a huge sucsess when it was first on the air. However, it soon became a worldwide phenomennon. The reasons for this is its excellent cast, its superb plots, and its marvolous writing. As you can see, the X Files had a amazing first season. The question is, can the X Files have an even better second season?
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