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The X-Files (1993)

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The X-Files
TV-14
Sci-Fi
Drama

Release Date
September 10, 1993
Cast
David Duchovny , Gillian Anderson , Mitch Pileggi , William B. Davis
Main Genre
Sci-Fi
Seasons
11

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Gillian Anderson Open To Returning For Ryan Coogler's X-Files Reboot

Anderson would love to be involved as the actor believes Coogler is a 'bit of a genius.'

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'Where's the Sex Appeal?': X-Files Creator Recalls Pushback Over Gillian Anderson Casting

The X-Files creator Chris Carter reflects on his fight for Gillian Anderson's casting as Dana Scully.

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The X-Files Creator 'Looking Forward' to Black Panther Director's Reboot

Chris Carter speaks about the upcoming X-Files reboot series from Black Panther director Ryan Coogler.

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Best '90s Show Reboots & Revivals, Ranked

The '90s were one of the best decades for TV, so it's no surprise many shows from that time have been brought back as reboots or sequels.

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Why The X-Files’ Scully and Mulder Remain an Iconic TV Duo

The X-Files is one of sci-fi's most beloved shows thanks to its scares and characters. But its greatest strength came from its two leads.

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When Did Mulder And Scully Fall In Love? The X-Files Has An Answer

Mulder and Scully eventually succumbed to their slow-burn will they/won't they relationship, but when did The X-Files duo first fall in love?

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Why The X-Files’ Freakiest Episode Was Banned Right After Airing

The infamous X-Files episode deals with horrific themes, creating a story so unnerving that it was banned and never replicated.

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'They Don't Need My Blessing': X-Files Creator Addresses Upcoming Reboot

The X-Files creator Chris Carter comments on Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and Disney rebooting his hit sci-fi drama series.

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10 Most Unpredictable TV Shows That Blew Fan's Minds

When a show is unpredictable, it can keep audiences coming back. But some shows like The X-Files and Lost are way more mind-blowing than others.

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The Best X-Files Episodes for Mulder & Scully Shippers

Mulder and Scully had one of TV's most drawn-out romances, and The X-Files wasn't short on shipper episodes as a result. Here are some of the best.

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10 Western Franchises You Didn't Realize Had Manga Adaptations 

Many beloved American franchises, like The X-Files, Star Wars, and Cloverfield have made the jump to manga.

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Why David Duchovny Left The X-Files

The X-Files' initial run lasted nine seasons, but aliens beamed up David Duchovny's Mulder to accommodate the actor leaving in Season 7.

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X-Files Reboot Reportedly Moving Forward With Black Panther Director

An X-Files reboot from Ryan Coogler is reportedly moving forward at Disney.

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Every Time Scully & Mulder Got Hot and Heavy, According to The X-Files Canon

The X-Files had fans swooning over Mulder and Scully's relationship for 11 seasons. As for how many times they hooked up, the truth is out there.

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The X-Files: What Actually Happened to Mulder's Sister

The X-Files episode "Closure" finally provides resolution to the mysterious disappearance of Samantha Mulder, who was supposedly abducted by aliens.

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How One X-Files Episode Homages Classic Horror - And Cher?!

The X-Files has had its fair share of strange and heartfelt episodes. But none compare to the time a Frankenstein story crossed over with Cher.

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10 Scariest Episodes In Non-Horror TV Shows

The horror genre provides thrills and chills, but even TV shows outside horror, like Criminal Minds and X-Files, had incredibly scary episodes.

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10 Scariest TV Monsters of All Time

Shows like the X-Files, Stranger Things, and The Last of Us have provided viewers with some of the scariest monsters on television.

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IDW Publishing has made a name for itself as the home for fun comic book crossovers, and has made great heroes even better.

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10 IDW Comics That Would Make Great Movies

In the early 2000s, IDW emerged as a leading indie comics publisher. In the years since, it's created many series that would make great movies.

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