Wow. I remember the first I watched this episode (I was around 12 back then), I thought X Files was just a show about a guy trying to prove the existence of extraterrestrial life. I was so not ready or prepare for this. After watching it, I just couldn't sleep alone for 3 days. This is such a great episode. So scary and really violent. I still can't believe they aired that on national television. Back then, it was revolutionary (especially in France where french TVseries are just crap). This is the first episode written by Glen Morgan and James Wong, my favorite writers on the show. We see for the first time that Mulder is not appreciate by his colleagues. Ther are some nice moments too between Mulder and Scully; and the end is really really disturbing, especially if you are a 12 years old. One of the best episode ever. A must see.
Reviews
3 Reviews
Conspiracy and paranoia
22 May 2007
The first episode was a presentation of the characters, "Deep Throat" is the real beginning of the series'main plot. Everything is there. The government conspiracy, the aliens' technology , some people want to help Mulder in his quest, others betray him... This a great episode and it will be the base for the rest of the show. Chris Carter has found the right tone for the show after a first episode where they were looking for the best way to tell their stories. This one has it all. I strongly recommend it to anyone who starts watching The X Files because it's necessary to understand the rest of the show and, also it's very a good episode even more than ten years later.
It's just the beginning
22 May 2007
Warning: Spoilers
Before anything, excuse my English, but I juts have to comment on this excellent show.
So this is how it all started. The first time they meet,their first investigation, the first time Scully looks at Mulder thinking "What the hell is he talking about?". Well,it's always nice to see these scenes years later, after all those episodes. Apart from that, it's nice episode, just strange and scary enough, kind of "Twin Peaks" like. I especially liked the missing time scene and the fact that it happens just at the spot that Mulder marked with an X. That's the scene that made me stay tune for other episodes.
It's not the best episode ever, but it's still a can't miss episode. (especially for Scully's hair cut).
So this is how it all started. The first time they meet,their first investigation, the first time Scully looks at Mulder thinking "What the hell is he talking about?". Well,it's always nice to see these scenes years later, after all those episodes. Apart from that, it's nice episode, just strange and scary enough, kind of "Twin Peaks" like. I especially liked the missing time scene and the fact that it happens just at the spot that Mulder marked with an X. That's the scene that made me stay tune for other episodes.
It's not the best episode ever, but it's still a can't miss episode. (especially for Scully's hair cut).
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