The X-Cast: An X-Files Podcast · Film Stories

The X-Files 11x02: This

·1 hr 25 min·5 clips
Darren argues the X-Files revival grapples with an uncanny valley, bringing back a show tied to a specific 90s moment.
Carl Sweeney and guest Darren Mooney analyze The X-Files Season 11 Episode 2, 'This,' discussing its themes of digital resurrection, tonal inconsistencies, and how the revival updates the show for modern audiences. They critique the episode's mix of serious existential threats with lighthearted character moments, while praising its refusal to retcon past character deaths and its engagement with contemporary conspiracy theories.

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A sharp X-Files chat that uses one revival-era misfire to make a wider point about fan service.

This X-Cast conversation sticks with the original run's final season and makes the case that Jump the Shark is clumsy and not all that satisfying, even if the point lands clearly enough.

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You get X-Files revival critique and a sharp argument about when legacy shows should stop fixing their own history.

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