But, it’s undeniable that something has fundamentally changed.
Dorothy works as a TV news reporter, and Sean works from home as a high-end consultant chef.
Leanne quickly learns that something is amiss with the child, and the Turners gradually grow suspicious of Leanne.
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The X-Filesloved to keep its viewers guessing and also regularly upped the stakes.
Those who were drawn to the mystery at the heart of the series will adoreServant.
The underrated series wasproduced by M. Night Shyamalanand is both visually stylish and narratively interesting.
With the island’s lifeblood drained, only the most desperate and isolated people remain there.
The series uses its supernatural elements as allegorical touchpoints to communicate a broader idea.
Although there’s plenty to read into below the surface,Midnight Massalso functionsas a great surface-level horror story.
An adult superhero comic book adaptation may seem like the last place anX-Fileslover would go.
But,Watchmenhas a lot more going for it than your average, hacky comic book adaptation.
Conversely,Watchmenhas a much more highfalutin goal it’s aiming to achieve with its exploration of these themes.
This revelation comes as a surprise to everyone who knows Terry.
Part of what makesThe X-Filesso engaging is the mix of real-world detective work and otherworldly crimes.
All of those elements are represented inThe Outsider.
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Viewers may not love every episode of the anthology-style series.
But,X-Filesfans will findplenty ofBlack Mirrorepisodesright up their alley.
“White Bear” and “Playtest” are great starting points for viewers ofThe X-Files.
The survivors find themselves on a deserted island with no immediate hope of rescue.
Kristen is a forensic psychologist and is initially reluctant, but ultimately agrees.
Skeptic Kristen and believer David frequently disagree about religion and the supernatural.
The show also leans into the believer and skeptic dynamic with its two leads.
Unsurprisingly,The Twilight Zonewas part of the inspiration forThe X-Files.
Of all the series on this list,Fringeis certainly the one that owes the most toThe X-Files.
But as time went on and the characters and plot lines developed,Fringe’s storytelling got more serialized.
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