xgirl's x-files x-perience REVISITED

xgirl's x-files x-perience REVISITED

Sunday, 25 August 2013

1X17 - Miracle Man

Summary


I didn't much like this one, but those of you familiar with my other reviews already know this. Beyond the basic subject matter, there was just something too "Jim and Tammy Faye" about the whole circus atmosphere. Amid all the gobbledegook about miracles and plagues, we get this oddly touching subplot about Samuel knowing Mulder's pain re: his sister. I know it's supposed to get us non-believers (including Mulder, I must point out) to believe, but in the end, I think Mulder's comment about the King of Rock 'n' Roll tells the true story about this episode. (As they proceed backstage, he says to Scully, "Hang on — this is the part where they bring out Elvis.")

Best or Worst Moment


Mulder sees his sister throughout this episode. On one occasion, he says, "I think people are looking hard for miracles — so hard that they make themselves see what they want to see."

Original Rating: *

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