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NEWS: The X-Files: I Want to Believe Director's Cut	1	28	by DanaX 2025-06-07 21:01:25
NEWS: Robert Patrick’s Nostalgic X-Files Post Sparks a Major Revival Regret	1	135	by DanaX 2025-03-31 17:02:28
LEGO X-Files	1	149	by Legendary Brick2 2025-01-28 17:09:28
What we know about episode 8 of Season 11	2	855	by DanaX 2024-09-09 15:41:59
Hopes for season 11	3	695	by DanaX 2024-09-09 15:36:53
Review of The X-Files: Stolen Lives Audio Drama	2	879	by DanaX 2024-09-09 15:23:05
What is your top 10 episodes (including the revival)?	3	517	by DanaX 2024-09-09 13:16:34
So, Jackson/William is NOT Mulder's baby after all?! Episode 11x01: My Struggle III	2	965	by DanaX 2024-09-07 19:22:19
NEWS: Iconic Duo Returns: New X-Files Funko Pops Unveiled After Nearly a Decade	1	647	by DanaX 2024-08-15 07:03:12
Murder Episode 8x06: Redrum	6	1,002	by DanaX 2024-08-07 07:06:28
NEWS: THE X-FILES WIKI OPENED. STOP. PLEASE ADVISE. STOP.	2	815	by lilly 2024-07-28 17:56:34
The X-Files two/three parters as feature films	1	463	by DanaX 2024-07-23 12:17:12
Robert Patrick May Appear In Season 11	10	1,123	by DanaX 2024-07-16 21:09:36
Skinner is a rock star! 🤘 Episode 2x02: The Host	3	881	by DanaX 2024-07-16 21:00:47
Disney Drops Fox Branding	1	1,808	by DanaX 2020-01-18 04:18:45
NEWS: Why The X-Files Season 12 Never Happened	1	633	by DanaX 2019-07-18 11:11:20
The Con is Out There	11	1,043	by Syldana 2019-06-07 02:52:35
INTERVIEW: The X-Files Virtual Season Producer	4	1,621	by Vivi 2019-05-25 15:23:28
Grouse Mountain Episode 2x06: Ascension	9	1,061	by DuaneB 2019-05-24 10:42:08
The X-Files drinking game!	3	460	by Syldana 2019-05-22 16:24:18
The X-Files Quotes	2	843	by Gruic 2019-05-17 06:27:28
How The X-Files Revival Betrayed the Original Series	13	1,446	by DuaneB 2019-04-13 17:36:49
The X-Files Season 12 Is Here...	4	1,204	by Gruic 2019-01-23 15:08:36
The X-Files: An Exclusive Guide of the Vancouver Filming Locations	8	1,483	by Gruic 2019-01-20 10:19:54
Millennium After Millenium Trailer	5	779	by DanaX 2019-01-16 16:37:15
The X-Files Turns 25	3	947	by danascully09 2018-09-10 12:21:47
Interview of The X-Files Creator Chris Carter	7	1,036	by DanaX 2018-07-20 09:42:36
Ask Your Questions to The X-Files Scientist Anne Simon	7	1,354	by Gruic 2018-07-13 04:34:10
Scully's sextoy in Rm9 Episode 11x07: Rm9sbg93zxjz	4	852	by Brittany Allen 2018-06-30 01:18:24
What is your favourite X-Files trilogy?	7	695	by danascully09 2018-06-29 10:12:23
The X-Files Season 11 Released on DVD and Blu-Ray on July 23	5	959	by lilly 2018-06-21 11:55:42
The Alternative X-Files Credits Episode 11x04: The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat	7	808	by DanaX 2018-06-21 11:31:13
Fight the Future: 20th Anniversary - Share your story!	5	782	by kimmy 2018-06-21 10:34:17
The X-Files Movie Celebrates its 20th Anniversary	8	877	by DuaneB 2018-06-20 14:13:00
You can deny all the things I've seen Episode 1x10: Fallen Angel	2	757	by Gruic 2018-06-19 17:25:41
Scully pregnant... at 54 Episode 11x10: My Struggle IV	5	1,106	by lilly 2018-06-18 16:58:51
Name the X-Files seasons	9	759	by DanaX 2018-06-18 03:46:57
The beautiful ending Episode 2x06: Ascension	5	814	by DanaX 2018-06-14 01:07:58
Is The Lone Gunmen the worst spin-off of all time?	5	695	by DuaneB 2018-06-06 11:11:44
No Current Plan for a New X-Files Season	2	807	by Gruic 2018-05-14 16:17:25
The X-Files video games	2	700	by DanaX 2018-04-06 16:42:55
What did you think of My Struggle III? Episode 11x01: My Struggle III	7	980	by Incanto 2018-01-07 05:42:29
My Struggle III - Press Release Episode 11x01: My Struggle III	1	1,026	by Caroline R. Poole 2017-12-14 05:35:32
SPOILER: Season 11 Character/Actor Appearances	5	957	by Gruic 2017-12-06 04:45:37
Anyone for a Game of X-Files?	1	910	by Nikki Spender 2017-11-28 12:11:36
Gillian Anderson's Participation In The X-Files After Season 11	9	1,285	by Nikki Spender 2017-11-28 09:48:04
Chris Carter Claps Back at Critics	1	789	by Nikki Spender 2017-11-27 12:33:17
All About The Episode 'In Her Own Image' Episode 11x05: Ghouli	7	1,011	by Nikki Spender 2017-11-26 21:52:03
The X-Files Are Not Enough – Chris Carter Wanting to Reboot Millennium, Too?	1	850	by Nikki Spender 2017-11-24 17:27:21
Episode directed by Holly Dale Episode 11x08: Familiar	1	969	by Fox Mulder 2017-11-21 15:11:00
Rank the seasons	6	794	by ScullyX 2017-11-20 21:27:30
Premiere date confusion ?	3	776	by DanaX 2017-11-20 16:03:05
A belated introduction...	4	703	by Nikki Spender 2017-11-15 10:07:03
Robert Patrick recalls his death scene in Die Hard 2	3	936	by Caroline R. Poole 2017-11-14 19:33:40
Introduction of new characters	2	694	by Gruic 2017-11-13 06:55:04
Least Fave eps	9	875	by Spookygirl1 2017-11-05 05:52:44
The Fight Between Mulder and Skinner Episode 11x01: My Struggle III	7	990	by ScullyMills 2017-11-03 19:47:20
Hey Philes!	7	690	by ScullyMills 2017-11-03 19:46:13
Did The X-Files jump the shark and if so when?	7	784	by neddireyes 2017-11-02 21:07:59
Forums Guidelines	1	692	by Fox Mulder 2017-11-02 07:28:01
The X-Files Game	4	780	by ScullyMills 2017-11-01 19:38:15
Hi from xfiles4ever	9	807	by Caroline R. Poole 2017-10-30 11:58:42
Greetings! from doublexfiles	6	764	by Caroline R. Poole 2017-10-30 11:37:23
Hi there X Philes! I'm Jasmine	4	721	by Caroline R. Poole 2017-10-30 11:06:38
Help Without Trust	2	865	by lilly 2017-10-30 09:27:24
Chris Carter: "Mulder's life is always on the line"	4	859	by Caroline R. Poole 2017-10-27 18:36:26
‘Home’ actress Karin Konoval set to return in Season 11	4	949	by DanaX 2017-10-26 14:46:21
Favorite parts?	8	935	by Gruic 2017-10-23 14:25:27
#DoggettXF11	6	790	by DoggettScully 2017-10-18 23:09:19
First William Appearance	4	1,156	by Agent_Spooky 2017-10-18 17:58:42
Favorite moments from Mulder & Scully Meet the Were-Monster Episode 10x03: Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster	4	983	by Agent_Spooky 2017-10-18 10:55:15
A Message by Annabeth Gish	3	1,014	by Agent_Spooky 2017-10-18 10:53:29
Moments that made you go O_o Episode 10x04: Home Again	2	950	by DanaX 2017-10-16 15:03:07
The emails Episode 9x06: Trust No 1	3	829	by DanaX 2017-10-16 07:43:40
How could Mulder and Scully not be together?! Episode 10x01: My Struggle	6	952	by Agent_Spooky 2017-10-14 17:16:18
What did you think of Scully giving up William? Episode 9x16: William	3	903	by queequeg0925 2017-10-14 17:09:12
Fave eps	4	836	by lilly 2017-10-14 11:12:56

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In a surprising and thrilling reveal for [i]X-Files[/i] fans, series creator Chris Carter has announced that he’s been offered the opportunity to create a director’s cut of the 2008 film [i]The X-Files: I Want to Believe[/i]. The announcement came during an episode of David Duchovny’s new podcast [i]Fail Better[/i], where Carter joined his longtime collaborator and friend for a candid conversation about the legacy of the show, creative compromises, and unfinished business. “I just got the go ahead yesterday to do a director's cut of I Want to Believe, the second movie. And I can't tell you how excited I am about this.” “I made it too scary and I was told so by the brass at Fox and they wanted a PG-13 movie. So we cut it back to be a PG-13 movie and we thought 'Okay, we've satisfied their demands.' The critics, the people who rate the movies, said 'No, it's not a PG-13 yet. You've got to cut it back even farther.' I can tell you that you can do more on network television,“Carter told Duchovny, speaking with rare frankness about the creative constraints he faced. Released in 2008, [i]I Want to Believe[/i] was the second feature-length installment of [i]The X-Files[/i], following 1998’s more blockbuster-oriented [i]Fight the Future[/i]. Unlike its predecessor, the sequel adopted a darker, more introspective tone, returning to the series’ roots as a paranormal procedural with a human core. But many fans and critics noted the film felt subdued—some even disjointed—and now, Carter’s comments shed light on why. Now, over 15 years later, Carter has been given the green light to revisit the project without the restrictions that once constrained him. For longtime fans, this announcement is both unexpected and exciting. It’s a rare chance to see [i]The X-Files[/i] through the lens of its creator—unedited, unfiltered, and finally unburdened by studio compromise. Stay tuned: the truth, it seems, is still out there. And this time, it might be a little closer to what Chris Carter always wanted us to see. You can rewatch the entire podcast here: [youtube]4JsP84Kzz3k[/youtube]

Actor Robert Patrick recently took to social media to share some throwback photos from his time on [i]The X-Files[/i], and for longtime fans, it was a welcome trip down memory lane. The images, which included behind-the-scenes moments and promotional shots from Season 9, reminded many why his character, FBI Special Agent John Doggett, deserves another chance in the spotlight. [h2]Robert Patrick’s Love for The X-Files Shines Through[/h2] Patrick’s Instagram post offered fans a rare glimpse into his experience on the iconic sci-fi series. The snapshots capture a time when appointment television was a necessity, and recording episodes on VHS was the only way to keep up. But what stands out most is Patrick’s own affection for the role, as he has openly stated that playing John Doggett remains his favorite career moment. For those who first encountered him as the terrifying T-1000 in [i]Terminator 2: Judgment Day[/i], seeing him step into [i]The X-Files[/i] as Mulder’s replacement was a revelation. His portrayal of Doggett brought a fresh dynamic to the series, cementing his place in sci-fi history. Yet, despite his impact, one major issue with [i]The X-Files[/i] revival remains unresolved. [h2]The Revival’s Biggest Oversight: No John Doggett[/h2] When David Duchovny famously departed [i]The X-Files[/i] after Season 7 (initially partially and then fully from Season 9), Robert Patrick took on the daunting task of leading the show alongside Gillian Anderson. By Season 9, he was joined by Annabeth Gish as Monica Reyes, forming a new investigative duo. But when the series was revived in 2016, Doggett was nowhere to be found. The absence wasn’t due to lack of interest—Patrick was simply unavailable because of his role on [i]Scorpion[/i]. Series creator Chris Carter even wrote Doggett into a Season 11 episode but had to scrap the idea when scheduling conflicts arose. Ultimately, while Reyes made a brief return, Doggett remained sidelined. [h2]A Revival That Could Have Been (And Still Should Be)[/h2] Looking back, [i]The X-Files[/i] revival missed a crucial opportunity. Instead of solely focusing on Mulder and Scully, bringing Doggett back would have provided an intriguing continuation of the original series' final seasons. Now, with Ryan Coogler reportedly working on an [i]X-Files[/i] reboot, the chance for Doggett’s return still exists. Imagine a [i]Halloween[/i] (2018)-style revival where Doggett and Reyes reunite to tackle unfinished business. It’s a compelling idea—one that would honor the legacy of [i]The X-Files[/i] while embracing the next chapter. Given Robert Patrick’s clear appreciation for his time on the show, perhaps there’s still hope for a proper sendoff. After all, in the world of [i]The X-Files[/i], the truth is out there.[size=20][/size] [instagram]https://www.instagram.com/p/DHwPLxPuIvS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==[/instagram]

So I suppose we are talking about the episode Nothing Lasts Forever. It clearly had some gruesome images, but I don't even recall if I liked the episode or not. I would have to rewatch it once again.

I revisit this topic from the future, six years later. - That Einstein and Miller both die a painful death. -> Einstein and Miller are still there and they still suck big time. Awful awful characters. The actors had absolutely no chance with such awful scripts. - That John Doggett comes back as a major second character. -> And obviously he didn't. I still don't get why we didn't get the chance to meet Robert Patrick once again. It would have been absolutely great, I am 100% sure of it. - That we get a sequel of one of our beloved loners from the first seven seasons. -> Nope, that didn't happen. But the loners were mostly great, so no complaints there. - That Chris Carter doesn't write any funny sequence. -> He didn't, even if his scripts are laughable now, but that's another matter. - That the scripts let Duchovny and Anderson take the time to play their characters the same way as in the first season (slowly and beautifully). -> Well... they played fine. - That Mark Snow uses again his piano. -> I don't even remember the music from seasons 10 and 11. So probably he didn't, but I bought both scores and will spend more time listening to these. - That the writers take big risks and try to go above and beyond what's asked of them (monster of the week). -> I had a blast with some loners, such as The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat and Familiar. - That Skinner is in most episodes. -> I don't even remember.