The X-Files

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Season 11
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 10, 1993
Season #: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 66
  3. Negative: 10 out of 66
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  1. Jzathejenius
    Jan 16, 2018
    3
    It it wasn't for the Goddess that is Gillian Anderson i wouldn't even bother. It has been turned into low budget, poorly written trash.
  2. ozymandias79
    Jan 25, 2018
    1
    The 'Blade runner' style internal monologue in Ep 1 was kinda stupid. Eps. 2 & 3 were okay, but Ep 4 was unwatchable garbage. Just let the X-files die or get better writers.
  3. EludiumQ36
    Jan 6, 2018
    2
    Sorry, but warming over the '90s version of this series isn't going to get it. It should've been a full blown reboot that devoted itself to the alien colonization plot. But instead, they're using the same, tired recipe from 25 yrs ago because that's such a well worn path to success - not. Both Gillian and David look old and tired, they don't have the same youthful exuberant look or energy.Sorry, but warming over the '90s version of this series isn't going to get it. It should've been a full blown reboot that devoted itself to the alien colonization plot. But instead, they're using the same, tired recipe from 25 yrs ago because that's such a well worn path to success - not. Both Gillian and David look old and tired, they don't have the same youthful exuberant look or energy. They should've been fully replaced, too. I would've said all this ahead of time but everyone would've said "give it a chance, watch then judge." Well, did and my opinion has been validated. It'll limp by with a 5-share rating and hopefully be retired, but Carter may have gotten a guaranteed second season, much like MacFarlane obviously had for his "Orville". Sidebar: network tv is in real trouble with their pathetic show ideas. Streamers like Amazon/Netflix/Hulu along with HBO/SHO/Epix are shaming them with FAR SUPERIOR original programming.… Expand
  4. shardone
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    Great to see Mulder and Scully back on our TV screens once again! Episode 1: My Struggle III is an amazing episode. The season 10 finale left me a bit concerned about what the series' future would look like but already at the beginning of the season my faith has been restored. The episode has a huge twist and it is well-acted and filmed. Chris Carters direction is shown clearly in theGreat to see Mulder and Scully back on our TV screens once again! Episode 1: My Struggle III is an amazing episode. The season 10 finale left me a bit concerned about what the series' future would look like but already at the beginning of the season my faith has been restored. The episode has a huge twist and it is well-acted and filmed. Chris Carters direction is shown clearly in the episode and the premise of the episode is terrific.… Expand
  5. Lonejumper23
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    I was worried about season 11 after seeing season 10 but this season started out exactly like it should have. Smart, mysterious, action packed, great story to start and I don't want to write any spoilers. If you were ever a X-Files fan then get ready for season 11!
  6. drlowdon
    Aug 20, 2018
    7
    An awful Chris Carter penned opening episode aside, which basically spends much of its time trying to undo last seasons poorly judged finale, I largely enjoyed this latest (and possibly last) season of The X-Files.

    Compared to it’s heyday, when it was amongst the very best shows on TV, many of the episodes do still feel a little strained and muddled but for the most part it captures the    An awful Chris Carter penned opening episode aside, which basically spends much of its time trying to undo last seasons poorly judged finale, I largely enjoyed this latest (and possibly last) season of The X-Files.

    Compared to it’s heyday, when it was amongst the very best shows on TV, many of the episodes do still feel a little strained and muddled but for the most part it captures the spirit of the show far better than the limited season ten run. Most importantly however it’s actually great fun to watch Mulder and Scully together again and their on screen chemistry remains just as strong 25 years on from its pilot episode and, unlike season ten, it actually made me realise I’ll miss these characters if we never get to see them together again.    … Expand
  7. ForReals13
    Feb 2, 2019
    8
    My Struggle III C-. This B-. Plus One B. The Lost Art Of Forehead Sweat B+. Ghouli B+. Kitten B-.
    Rm9sbG93ZXJz B+. Familiar B+. Nothing Lasts Forever C. My Struggle IV B-.
  8. ajpap_
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    What a relief to see the real X-Files back on our TV Screens. The show lost its mojo in the last few seasons, but it's stepped up, the plots are incredible. Shame we cannot watch it all at once like netflix! Gillian and David are superb and so is the writing.
  9. cottandy
    Mar 8, 2018
    7
    Nice, but nothing really special. If there were no David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, most probably it wouldn't be worth watching. Hope if they continue the show, the plot will be more interesting. Right now it's just acceptable.

    A few episodes from the start of the 11th season are awful. Fortunately the next episodes are much better!

    P.S. The 7th episode is pure brilliance.
  10. bkristman
    Jan 6, 2018
    5
    The episode was ok up until the ending where they jumped the shark pretty much. It won't make any fans happy i think.
    There was also too much politics .Dunno what Trump has to do with this. Can't get away from him.
  11. zedleppelin
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THE CRITICS AS ALL THEIR CRITIQUES HAVE BEEN BASED ON THE FIRST EPISODE AND NOT ON THE 7 EPISODES THAT HAVE AIRED SO FAR.
    It is back and better than ever. Last season was a bit disappointing, but with only 6 episodes to redeem itself, there wasn't much to expect, but it has found its ground now and it is a very nostalgic feeling.
    Mulder and Scully are terrific and    PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THE CRITICS AS ALL THEIR CRITIQUES HAVE BEEN BASED ON THE FIRST EPISODE AND NOT ON THE 7 EPISODES THAT HAVE AIRED SO FAR.
    It is back and better than ever. Last season was a bit disappointing, but with only 6 episodes to redeem itself, there wasn't much to expect, but it has found its ground now and it is a very nostalgic feeling.
    Mulder and Scully are terrific and the 7 episodes that have aired so far have not been disappointing. It's just a shame that it won't continue after this season. The most recent episode was enchanting and had a 'Black Mirror-esque' type of episode and it was executed perfectly. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  12. Lojen
    Mar 10, 2018
    5
    Big fan but disappointed in season 11. In the limited run I wanted to see aliens and government conspiracy in a common story spanning all episodes. I don't want to see stand alone shows about nothing really.
  13. MysticDraco
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    Please don't cancel this again. WE WANT MORE! and really go away with fake, bad critics if you really can just post **** please go watch something else like Brooklyn Nine-Nine if that is your thing.
  14. geewah
    Jan 22, 2021
    6
    For the most part relatively entertaining but maybe it's time for Mulder & Scully to retire.

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jan 4, 2018
    60
    We've come to expect the stand-alone episodes to represent The X-Files at it's most excellent, and that's the case in the first half of this 10-episode season. [8-21 Jan 2018, p.13]
  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Jan 4, 2018
    80
    This new batch of episodes is considerably stronger. Even the ones that don’t really do much but spin their wheels do so with feeling, and when the show is great--as it is, yet again, in Darin Morgan’s episode--it’s downright sublime.
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  3. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Jan 3, 2018
    60
    The first episode is dragged down by more conspiracy blather, interminable voiceover and way too many apocalyptic predictions of doom. And there are a few too many references to Donald Trump's presidency and friction with the FBI, elements that feel dated even as we watch. But Anderson and Duchovny remain one of the television's best-ever teams.
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