We all love X. But why?

The writer discusses the success of the American television mystery drama series The X-Files. She explores the concept of the series, which involves two FBI special agents investigating unexplained FBI cases known as X-files; some plotlines; the phenomenon that the series has generated; the fans; a...

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Publicado en:New Statesman Vol. 125; pp. 26 - 27
Autor principal: Justice, Emma
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: New Statesman Ltd. August 23 1996
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Sumario:The writer discusses the success of the American television mystery drama series The X-Files. She explores the concept of the series, which involves two FBI special agents investigating unexplained FBI cases known as X-files; some plotlines; the phenomenon that the series has generated; the fans; and the commercial spin-offs. In addition, critical appraisal from four commentators and slogans that have become identified with the series are outlined.