Summary
Was this the last of the true X-Files "motion pictures" that we used to get once or twice a season? All of a sudden I find it amazing that we got both this two-parter and Tunguska/Terma in the same season. Nice to see the return of Max Fenig, even though the return ends in his almost immediate demise. He somehow made being a nerd seem somewhat cool. At the very least, he struck a chord with Mulder. I must admit that this episode continues to be a bit baffling to me — in a good way, though — but I'm always carried away by the plot and the "what if's" every time I watch it. It's full of intrigue and excitement, the way an X-Files episode should be. Throw in some tremendous production values and nothing much more needs to be said. Except maybe, "Poor Pendrell."
Best or Worst Moment
What can I say? "Back in the day" (to coin a phrase from a so-so season seven episode), I liked those classic Mulder and Scully moments just as much as the next person. The opening sequence at the pub was cute and sweet and more along the lines of how I'd like to remember M&S than anything that I've seen in season eight.
Original Rating: * * * *
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