The X-Files

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 10, 1993
Season #: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 229 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 209 out of 229
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 229
  3. Negative: 8 out of 229
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  1. Lokathor
    Sep 18, 2014
    5
    As with most introductory seasons for a science fiction show, there's some good stuff and bad stuff and it all shows up unpredictably. Usually the writers, actors, directors, etc are all working out what's the best way to use the setting to tell good stories, and that shows here as well I think. Plus, there are some issues with pacing that you get with early 90s shows in general. The styleAs with most introductory seasons for a science fiction show, there's some good stuff and bad stuff and it all shows up unpredictably. Usually the writers, actors, directors, etc are all working out what's the best way to use the setting to tell good stories, and that shows here as well I think. Plus, there are some issues with pacing that you get with early 90s shows in general. The style then was usually more comfortable with padding out scenes, and you can sometimes feel it, even when it's a "monster perspective" type of shot that's supposed to be tense.… Expand
  2. pythag0ras
    Feb 23, 2016
    5
    As of 2/16/16 I have to change my rating from an 8 to a 5. Seas10 Ep 05 IMO jumped the shark with the addition of two younger (and im sure cheaper for the producers) versions of scully and moulder . one of the actors names is agent Einstein ffs, why not just name the characters "smart guy 1 " and "smart guy 2"??

    but in addition to this , the series as a whole this season seems to be    As of 2/16/16 I have to change my rating from an 8 to a 5. Seas10 Ep 05 IMO jumped the shark with the addition of two younger (and im sure cheaper for the producers) versions of scully and moulder . one of the actors names is agent Einstein ffs, why not just name the characters "smart guy 1 " and "smart guy 2"??

    but in addition to this , the series as a whole this season seems to be more of a comedy then a mixing of genres like the original. I don't mind funny episodes periodically however it seems like the writers are consistently writing in ways to keep the content on a humorous level, which is not really what I'm looking for when I watch X-Files. what a shame this show had so much going for it.    … Expand

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: David Hiltbrand
    Jun 26, 2013
    75
    If the producers can keep the mood spooky, this show will have its devoted adherents. Deservedly so.
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  2. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    Feb 20, 2013
    80
    But the paranormal is not what counts. It's the FBI agents who matter -- they're one of TV's most interesting twentysomething couples. [10 Sept 1993, p.1D]
  3. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Greg Dawson
    Feb 20, 2013
    80
    The X-Files gets off to a pleasingly creepy start tonight. But even spookier is the thought that some people will mistake it for a documentary. [10 Sept 1993, p.E1]
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