Summary
I was recently discussing with a mutual fan how this series used to be unique and thoughtful even when the stories weren't exactly "great". We weren't specifically talking about this episode, but I think this is a good example. Nothing about this ep really stands out but underneath it all, the sub-text was admirable. Was Teager really bad or were his actions somehow warranted? War is horrifying in a way that many of us cannot comprehend, which is both good and bad. I think we need to be reminded every now and again of its impact — beyond the battlefield — to ensure that we make the right decisions and understand the consequences of those decisions. This was a great example of how The X-Files used to have a bit of a social conscience even within the confines of its paranormal story-telling. Sure the "invisibility" thing was a bit of a stretch, but God knows I'd buy that more than I'd buy something as "mundane" as a year-long pregnancy.
Best or Worst Moment
Moment of poignancy at the end when Mulder — being ever so Mulder — is disgusted with how the government is bent on covering up the latest event tied to Nathaniel Teager. Mulder says to Skinner that they're "denying his death... and with all due respect, he could be you."
Original Rating: * *
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