The Lone Gunmen 

The X-Files' Lone Gunmen, their action-loving man-childish sidekick and patron, Jimmy Bond, and their sexy master thief frienemy, Yves, investigate crimes and conspiracies, often in a silly, comedic and over the top fashion.

Creators:

Chris Carter, Vince Gilligan, John Shiban

Stars:

Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund

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Cast

Series cast summary:
Bruce Harwood	...	John Fitzgerald Byers 13 episodes, 2001
Tom Braidwood	...	Melvin Frohike 13 episodes, 2001
Dean Haglund	...	Richard 'Ringo' Langly 13 episodes, 2001
Zuleikha Robinson	...	Yves Adele Harlow 13 episodes, 2001
Stephen Snedden	...	Jimmy Bond 12 episodes, 2001

Storyline

Spin-off of The X-Files featuring the trio of computer-hacking conspiracy geeks popularly known as The Lone Gunmen. Never ones to stray far from the center of corporate and government intrigue, the threesome of John Byers, Melvin Frohike, and Richard Langly play like a misguided Mission Impossible team, embarking on a series of comic adventures that simultaneously highlight their genius and ineptitude. While their newfound independence inspires them to investigate even the most shadowy of conspiracies, their social skills remain stagnant, which only makes their lives more difficult when they learn their chief competitor in the "information business" is the brilliant and beautiful Yves Adele Harlow. Perpetually short of funds to publish The Lone Gunmen newspaper, Byers, Frohike and Langly begrudgingly take on Jimmy Bond as an unlikely benefactor who bankrolls their missions and joins them in their investigations to uncover the truth.

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Plot Keywords:

2000s | slapstick comedy | lone gunmen | conspiracy | government | 

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Taglines:

Heroes to some. Sex symbols to others.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

In the pilot episode, which aired in March 2001, there is a hijacked plane that is being targeted at the World Trade Center; six months before the September 11 attacks occurred.

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Connections

Referenced in Family Guy: North by North Quahog (2005)

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Soundtracks

The Lone Gunmen
Written by Mark Snow
Performed by Mark Snow

User Reviews

Not That Bad - Better than Freaky Links

This show isn't as bad as some here believe it is. I think they were expecting more X Files or something. Yes, some of the jokes are bad, but some are pretty good, and I assume those who don't get them just don't understand the humor. I like the ideas for the plots, especially the episode about the water powered car. Poeple don't often think of the consequences of their actions, even if their actions are well-intended.

As for the idiot who complained about the grammatical issues with the name of the show, it's called a play on words. Yes, there's three guys. But, they're more or less working alone, so it's a lone group. If you don't get the title, no wonder you don't like the show. You probably don't understand the subtle humor.

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 March 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Lone Gunmen

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Millennium Canadian Productions Ltd., Ten Thirteen Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby (presented in Dolby Surround)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1