BBC2 - X Files > Reviews > X- tremely Good

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How does it compare to similar programmes?
How good are the sound effects?	Outstanding
How good is the story?	Outstanding
Is it dramatic?	Full of Tension

Advantages:	Dark, engaging, witty, cool, original, Gillian Anderson
Disadvantages:	Can get a little confusing

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

The X- Files as we all know is a classic sci-fi program. It is funny, modern, scary and compulsive viewing for all nerds, and fans of Agents Scully and Mulder. Take your pick; I know what my choice would be. Whether you like Mulder’s amusing quips, Scully’s beauty (!!) or just the monsters, conspiracy and paranormal phenomena, this is a show for all ages. It can be extremely scary when needs be, nail- bitingly suspenseful, unbelievably cool and hilariously funny. The mythology arc is not one for the simple- minded, and no- one really knows who the bad guys and the good guys are. Don’t ask me, just watch the show and make your own mind up. The other problem is that as time and series go on the mythology get more and more complex, and some of the plots get a bit, well, offlandish, for a sci-fi program. Nonetheless, this show IS cool, and has some great characters. The Cigarette- Smoking Man, AD Skinner, Mr. X, the Lone Gunmen (the coolest nerds I know) and the whole host of supporting charachters, make this one of the coolest shows there is. Enjoy.