Summary
The "computer as free-thinking intelligent entity" re-tread. Can anyone say "HAL?" Actually, while this one is commonly counted among the worst of the first season, in the overall scheme of things, it wasn't that horrible. Unoriginal, but not horrible. Oh, and the back story was great — I liked it when we used to see Mulder and Scully interacting with real people at the FBI. (I didn't mention it in my review of Squeeze, but the same could be said of that episode. Mulder and Scully don't work in a vacuum. Seeing them with others — even others as arrogant as Tom Colton or as pathetic as Jerry Lamana — adds realism to an often unrealistic show.) In this one, we're shown that Mulder's work is at least good enough to steal.
Best or Worst Moment
Having seen the bloopers, the Mulder and Scully elevator scene always sticks in my mind when I think about this episode. (Whether it's a best or worst moment depends on what side of the shippy fence you stand.) And is it just me or does Mulder look extra sexy in that scene??
Original Rating: * *
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