The_Firmament t1_jddjtrr wrote on March 23, 2023 at 4:58 PM

I wanted to love this show. All signs pointed toward it being in my wheelhouse, but I could only make it through like 5 or so episodes. I think it has less to do with its quality and maybe to do with it being stuck in the formulaic, procedurals of the time? Since they had to have 20+ episodes a season I could already feel stuff being dragged out or used as filler or becoming repetitious.

I've tried twice to get into it, but it just didn't grab me, which still surprises me. I don't know, kinda bummed. I would wager people will suggest to stick with it and The Monster of the Week thing falls by the wayside after a while, so I would ask, where that begins and would it still work if I just skipped to that?

FatherSlippyfist t1_jdtefnc wrote on March 27, 2023 at 1:15 AM

In X-Files, the monster of the week thing is the best part. The mytharc becomes a completely irredeemable mess after a few seasons.

However, X-Files did take a while to get it's footing like many shows. First season is pretty week. Second season is better. Third is where it becomes great.

The_Firmament t1_jdvcvf6 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Okay, I figured it had to get better considering its reputation. I find it difficult since the seasons are soooo long compared to now. If it were only like 8-10 I had to sit there I could power through, but I don't know if I can do 40+ to get to the good stuff. If I started again with S2 or even S3 would I be totally lost? Is there too much foundation I'd miss?

And thanks for replying, I'm glad someone finally responded to it!