For me this is one of the worst X-File episodes ever. Many people feel that 'Space' and '3' are classed as the worst and I would agree with them about '3' but not 'Space'. Nevertheless 'Fire' has very few redeeming features. Apart from an insight into (a) Mulder's past and (b) Scully's feelings for Mulder this episode has little else to offer. The plot is simple - it involves a man, with pyrokinetic powers, that is terrorising the aristocracy. Although the scenes with the fires are well done, this episode lacks any real atmosphere, tension and excitement and overall is quite boring. The acting is passable but the accents are somewhat annoying. Mulder's fear of fire is mentioned only for the sake of this episode and is never brought up again. The villain is not threatening in the least but is more of a caricature. What had the potential of being a creepy and exciting X-File ends up being a lesson in how not to do a X-File.
Review of Fire
