Summary
I found this one to be an effective MOTW episode, with a lot of powerful moments. The two partners are still sort of snarky with one another, still being driven apart by something not quite identifiable (although I took my own guess in my fanfic, of course). This is one of those monster eps where you think, well that's highly unlikely, but at the same time, it doesn't take a whole lot of convincing to decide to go with the flow and be frightened. I mean, how many of us weren't terrified by that scene in the hospital after that treacherous nurse opened up the window?? (By the same token, I was highly petrified by the mere thought of a telemarketing career.) That scrabbling insect-like thing — while never clearly visible — was definitely something that I wouldn't want to encounter. Above all, this episode offered a well-paced story with interesting secondary characters. Lambert and Pincus were sympathetic and fascinating in their own ways. Oh, and even though this was another of those eps where M&S were more apart than together, tension-ridden scenes like that of the hostage taking were very effective at making us overlook their separation.
Best or Worst Moment
I try to avoid the obvious moment, but I can't stop myself with this one. The moment that stands out for me is Mulder's bedside proclamation of "You're my one in five billion". It's something significant regardless of how he means it. When Mulder has his moments, he has them in a big way. (And he seems to have them while lying in bed!)
Original Rating: * * *
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