Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊

[TV] The X Files reboot







Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!
Sep 1, 2012
32,165
Valhalla
Reboot starts on terrestrial TV with Episode 1 at 9pm Monday, Channel 5

( at 8:30 there is an introduction show to the new series ).
 






Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,888
West west west Sussex
In readiness for tomorrows start, 5*, no me neither, are currently running 'Greatest Ever Episodes'.
 




Lady Whistledown

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 7, 2003
47,559
Well I have it set to series record already :thumbsup:

Reviews seem good so far, particularly for the second & third episodes. Yep, I'm genuinely excited :lol:
 


Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!
Sep 1, 2012
32,165
Valhalla
Started to rewatch all the alien plot line stories ( along with a few others ) as haven't time to watch all 202 previous episodes.

All good stuff, looking forward to watching the new 6 once I've caught up.
 


Lady Whistledown

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 7, 2003
47,559
I'd forgotten about the old episodes being shown again until last night.

That's this afternoon's viewing sorted then.
 




Lady Whistledown

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 7, 2003
47,559
Well I liked it. Undoubtedly not going to be the series peak, lots of reintroductions & scene setting, perhaps some slightly nervous script-writing.

But it guaranteed I'll watch again (particularly as the reviews from episodes 2 & 3 in the US have been great). And I did chuckle at the Cigarette Smoking Man's unexpected appearance at the end :lolol:
 


Bozza

You can change this
Helpful Moderator
Jul 4, 2003
57,058
Back in Sussex
As someone who has never seen a single minute of X Files, should I start at the beginning, start with the new ones or just not bother with any of it?
 






Jul 20, 2003
20,608
Ripe dialogue, absurd exposition,.hillarious.melodrama, utterly compelling, tip top entertainment. Loved it.
 


Jul 20, 2003
20,608
As someone who has never seen a single minute of X Files, should I start at the beginning, start with the new ones or just not bother with any of it?

The first few series are good fun
 


Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!
Sep 1, 2012
32,165
Valhalla
As someone who has never seen a single minute of X Files, should I start at the beginning, start with the new ones or just not bother with any of it?
Well there's 200 episodes so it depends how much you like scifi. They vary in style, different people like different ones.

A lot are stand alone, but the ongoing story episodes are these :

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mythology_of_The_X-Files

There are also some other excellent stand alone ones, and overall series 8 and 9 are the weakest, mainly because of less involvement from the original cast.

And I think the reboot would be perfectly watchable without seeing any of the old stuff.
 




SwedishSonna

Active member
Aug 9, 2005
517
Newcastle upon Tyne
I binge watched all 202 episodes over the last few months (US Netflix) and both films in preparation for this. I Did watch a few episodes in the late 90's but eventually lost track of it.

The new series is great. Episode 3 is HILARIOUS. Had me laughing all the way through it.
 


glasfryn

cleaning up cat sick
Nov 29, 2005
20,261
somewhere in Eastbourne
glad its back
 


Papa Lazarou

Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
Jul 7, 2003
19,303
Worthing
As someone who has never seen a single minute of X Files, should I start at the beginning, start with the new ones or just not bother with any of it?

There are lists available online to provide routes through the series - either myth-arc or monster of the week stylee.
 


Fignon's Ponytail

Well-known member
Jun 29, 2012
4,428
On the Beach
Watched most of it, but our satellite signal was playing up, so it got a bit jumpy & kept pausing. Really enjoyed it though & good to see it back on our screens. Although I really don't fancy Scully anymore.... :eek:(
 




Papa Lazarou

Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
Jul 7, 2003
19,303
Worthing
Watched most of it, but our satellite signal was playing up, so it got a bit jumpy & kept pausing. Really enjoyed it though & good to see it back on our screens. Although I really don't fancy Scully anymore.... :eek:(

She looks strangely alien.
 




Albion and Premier League latest from Sky Sports


Top
Link Here