The X-Files Boxed Set – V. 6 By Chris Carter

This 8 story set is very neat mix of monsters from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th seasons, they are classic in my opinon too..

Heres the Episode break down with info for you guys 🙂

Episode 1: Pilot (Season One – Episode 1)
Directed by: Robert Mandel. Written by: Chris Carter.
Original air date: September 10, 1993.

Agent Dana Scully is assigned to work with Agent Fox Mulder on the X-Files in an attempt to debunk his work on the paranormal. Their first case has them investigating apparent alien abductions. A near comatose man, Billy Miles (Zachary Ansley), is taking his classmates, including Theresa Nemman (Sarah Koskoff), into the woods, where they are killed in a flash of bright light. Also guest stars Cliff DeYoung, Leon Russom, and Alexandra Stewart.

Episode 13: Beyond the Sea (Season One – Episode 13)
Directed by: David Nutter. Written by: Glen Morgan & James Wong.
Original air date: January 7, 1994.

A death row inmate named Luther Lee Boggs claims that he is psychic and can lead Mulder to a serial killer in exchange for a lesser sentence of life in prison. The agents’ roles are reversed in this episode, with Mulder doubting Boggs’s claim and Scully believing him after she is told that she can communicate through him with her recently deceased father. Guest starring Brad Dourif, Don S. Davis and Sheila Larken.

Episode 26: The Host (Season Two – Episode: 2)
Directed by: Daniel Sackheim. Written by: Chris Carter.
Original air date: September 23, 1994.

When a man’s decomposed body is found in the sewers of Newark, Mulder is given the supposed “grunt” work. But after Scully’s autopsy turns up a parasite living inside the body and a sewer worker is attacked and bitten by something, it opens up a whole new can of worms. Guest starring Darin Morgan.

Episode 53: Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose (Season Three – Episode: 4)
Directed by: David Nutter. Written by: Darin Morgan.
Original air date: October 13, 1995.

Skeptical of a famous psychic’s predictions regarding the murder of several prognosticators, Mulder instead finds someone who he believes truly can predict the future. Catching the killer could prove difficult, though, particularly if the murderer can also see into his future. Guest starring Peter Boyle.

Episode 87: Memento Mori (Season Four – Episode: 14)
Directed by: Rob Bowman. Written by: Chris Carter & Vince Gilligan & John Shiban & Frank Spotnitz.
Original air date: February 9, 1997.

Fear for Scully’s health sends Mulder to investigate the bizarre circumstances that may explain her mysterious abduction two years ago, while Scully takes a more practical course to quell her illness.

Episode 102: The Post-Modern Prometheus (Season Five – Episode: 5)
Directed by: Chris Carter. Written by: Chris Carter.
Original air date: November 30, 1997.

Mulder and Scully travel to a small town after Mulder receives a letter asking for his help in solving a mystery. The townsfolk believe there is a Frankenstein-type monster living in the woods and many claim to have seen him. One of the locals has even created a comic book on the creature, which he’s called the Great Mutato. Scully of course thinks it’s all nonsense but soon changes her mind when they see what appears to be a hideously deformed man in the woods. The episode is filmed in black and white.

Episode 109: Bad Blood (Season Five – Episode: 12)
Directed by: Cliff Bole. Written by: Vince Gilligan.
Original air date: February 22, 1998.

While investigating bizarre exsanguinations in Texas, Mulder kills a teenage boy whom he “mistakes” for a vampire. Awaiting a meeting with Skinner, Mulder and Scully attempt to get their stories “straight” by relating to each other their differing versions of what happened during their investigation. Gillian Anderson voted this her favorite episode.

Episode 135: Milagro (Season Six – Episode: 18)
Directed by: Kim Manners. Written by: Chris Carter. Story by : John Shiban & Frank Spotnitz.
Original air date: April 18, 1999.

A series of murders takes place where the heart has been removed from the victims. A writer that lives next door to Mulder is writing a novel about the murders before they actually happen. Scully finds herself confused and drawn to the writer, who has a romantic interest in her.

Wow, When I received this and popped it my DVD player, I had forgotten how Awesome this series was when they were at the Top of Their Game!! In all honesty, I preferred the “One Off” episodes to the “Legacy – Conspiracy – Cover up” episodes only because the Legacy episodes started off interesting and then all seemed to follow a similar pattern & didn’t ever seem to develop or change, in my eyes. They intrigued somewhat, but nothing was resolved and they became interchangeable in my eyes. This 2 Disc collection successfully demonstrates the wide diversity of the series in terms of type of episodes, as well as style.
ALL 8 Stories are excellent here EXCEPT for the last one (Milagro), which I don’t think really deserved to be included with these other strong episodes, but I believe was included to show of Gillian Anderson’s “acting chops” and was a favorite of the writer.
The Pilot got things off to an exciting start and the story kept me riveting the entire time. It was great to see Scully & Mulder’s first assignment together. “Beyond the Sea” was next and featured an excellent performance by Brad Dourif, who portrays a Death Row inmate who may or may not have psychic abilities that can lead the FBI agents to rescue a couple kidnap victims whose time is running out. The scene of his final walk is quite creepy. And interestingly, Fox & Dana switch up in this episode with her as the “Hopeful believer” and Mulder as the skeptic.
“The Host” is one of the cool “Monster or Alien” type ep isodes involving a Giant Fluke-Man. Talk about Creepy, One look at this thing is enough to freak you out. Great Scary fun! Peter Boyle’s performance in “Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose” is just so Awesome, He steals every scene he is in. He portays aman who is able to see how people will die, including himself, and how this “gift” has become as much a curse to him.
This episode has suspense, some Dark humor and some Tears as well. A Great episode!! For Disc 2, They start out with a Legacy episode (Memento Mori)involving Scully’s dealing with her terminal cancer condition caused by a mysterious implant found in her body. This Legacy episode is quite strong and holds up well on it’s own, even without the background and support of the other episodes. Gillian once again shows her excellent range as an actress here.
“Post Modern Prometheus” is a modern day Frankenstein meets Elephant Man type episode, once again with a Lot of wicked and off beat Humor. And this one DID have me Tearing Up. Cher was supposed to guest star in this episode, and didn’t make it, BUT her character did and was just the cherry on top of a Perfect Sundae/episode! Off the Wall Humor is back again in the Superb “Bad Blood” which gives a different spin on the Vampire Legend and teaches us a few new things about the Children of the Night! I won’t give away the surprises but there is some Hilarious stuff here. Did I mention this episode is also told from both Scully and Mulder’s opposing viewpoints? Their different viewpoints on the Sheriff, and there is a reason for this, are hysterical. But it isn’t all funny business, It has it’s share of Chills as well. Lastly, “Milagro” is done in a different style, narrated froma writers viewpoint. Although it had some interesting moments, I thought it bogged down and was fairly boring. Not that it didn’t have twists, etc..
This group of 8 episodes reminded me just how much I did Love this show in it’s original run! The chemistry between Scully & Mulder is the obvious strength of the show, But don’t forget the important chemistry with Mitch Pileggi as well,
who is very believable as the FBI Boss. There are a couple other favorites of mine that I would have swapped out with or added to these discs, but on the whole, YOU CAN”T GO WRONG WITH THIS 2 DISC SET! Chills, Mysteries, Suspense, Dark Humor, Superb Acting, Well Written stories, Stylish set design and a previously unmentioned atmospheric soundtrack make this series one of the Best, when it was at it’s peak! And this set didn’t even get much into some of the other cool characters in the series like the Smoking Man, Deep Throat, Mr. X, Krycek and those 3 Super Geek dudes (The Lone Gunman?) that were always helping Mulder out! And don’t forget that Creepy Alien Bounty Hunter! Damn, This set worked, Now I want to go back and get the entire series…Well, before they started losing their principle actors/actresses anyway! Get It, 5 of 5!!