As most viewers agree The X-Files varies so wildly in quality, but when it zeros in on the aliens, those who believe, and the government trying to do whatever is necessary to keep it all under wraps it is moving in exactly the right direction. It's important that not too much is given up, but at the same time the viewers want something other than one more dead end. That is what we get here as Mulder finally witnesses a very other worldly occurrence as Max Fenig is levitated and de-materialized only to be materialized in another place at a later time.
Most of the key elements are here. Mulder gets a tip from "Deep Throat" which, most assuredly, he will act on without going through proper channels. Scully is sent to retrieve him when he is caught by a special task force attempting to capture the alien presence. We're introduced to a very likable quirky UFO chaser named Max Fenig played perfectly by Canadian actor Scott Bellis. Fenig is what Mulder would be if he was driven more by his left brain! That is except for the fact that Mulder discovers, even though Fenig doesn't realize it himself, that he has been abducted, perhaps many times, in his past. It is worth noting that Marshall Bell really adds cred to his role as Commander Henderson who is driven to not let the alien get away, this time - although if the alien would abduct, and keep, Mulder he'd enthusiastically get over losing this time to try again another day.
Interesting at the end of the episode, after the big cheese at the F.B.I. dress down Mulder, we see who really pulls the strings and it is the one and the same "Deep Throat". He's working both sides, keeping a lid on the extra-terrestrials for the brass and pushing Mulder to find the truth at the same time. Yes, this is a big-time "myth-arc" early episode that adds more mystery to the whole undercurrent. Fans, almost universally like this episode even if it isn't in their top five, and casual viewers alike will be entertained...Recommended.
Most of the key elements are here. Mulder gets a tip from "Deep Throat" which, most assuredly, he will act on without going through proper channels. Scully is sent to retrieve him when he is caught by a special task force attempting to capture the alien presence. We're introduced to a very likable quirky UFO chaser named Max Fenig played perfectly by Canadian actor Scott Bellis. Fenig is what Mulder would be if he was driven more by his left brain! That is except for the fact that Mulder discovers, even though Fenig doesn't realize it himself, that he has been abducted, perhaps many times, in his past. It is worth noting that Marshall Bell really adds cred to his role as Commander Henderson who is driven to not let the alien get away, this time - although if the alien would abduct, and keep, Mulder he'd enthusiastically get over losing this time to try again another day.
Interesting at the end of the episode, after the big cheese at the F.B.I. dress down Mulder, we see who really pulls the strings and it is the one and the same "Deep Throat". He's working both sides, keeping a lid on the extra-terrestrials for the brass and pushing Mulder to find the truth at the same time. Yes, this is a big-time "myth-arc" early episode that adds more mystery to the whole undercurrent. Fans, almost universally like this episode even if it isn't in their top five, and casual viewers alike will be entertained...Recommended.