TMC
01-23-2022, 11:12 PM
https://www.looper.com/743172/why-some-x-files-fans-gave-up-on-season-9/
Some X-Files fans were very unhappy with Scully's characterization in Season 9
Over on the r/XFiles (https://www.reddit.com/r/XFiles/) subreddit, there have been multiple posts made about the quality of the mostly Mulder-less Season 9 of "The X-Files," from discussions of plotlines to new fans wondering if the show is worth continuing after the conclusion of Season 8. One recurring theme when it comes to criticism of Season 9, however, is how Dana Scully is portrayed. Some fans took issue with her shift from a powerful woman in a position of authority into a fearful mother.
"Scully's transformation is the one that bugs me the most ... she's either dismissive, confrontational, or rude to everyone – including the people who are trying to help her," said u/TatterdemalionElect (https://www.reddit.com/r/XFiles/comments/kpxoyv/i_wish_they_would_have_left_scully_out_of_season/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3). "I feel her character was done a great disservice in season 9's writing. Her character is reduced to A) harried, fearful mother and B) forlorn lover." In a different post, u/IKnowPain1987 (https://www.reddit.com/r/XFiles/comments/peix7t/comment/haxrnbh/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) somewhat echoed these sentiments. "Honestly I find Scully to be insufferable in Season 9, 10 and 11," they said. "And it was no fault of Gillian Anderson (https://www.looper.com/681842/the-controversy-between-the-x-files-gillian-anderson-and-david-duchovny-explained/), who herself seems to have been super frustrated with the way Scully was written."
Another big point of contention is some fans believing that Season 8 was a better ending for "The X-Files" than Season 9. "Season 8 was a great way to end the show. The last scene was terrific," said u/Tb12123 (https://www.reddit.com/r/XFiles/comments/qnxgmc/comment/hjj8tdt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3). In fact, many fans on Reddit encourage new viewers to stop watching the show after the Season 8 finale to avoid frustration.
Some X-Files fans were very unhappy with Scully's characterization in Season 9
Over on the r/XFiles (https://www.reddit.com/r/XFiles/) subreddit, there have been multiple posts made about the quality of the mostly Mulder-less Season 9 of "The X-Files," from discussions of plotlines to new fans wondering if the show is worth continuing after the conclusion of Season 8. One recurring theme when it comes to criticism of Season 9, however, is how Dana Scully is portrayed. Some fans took issue with her shift from a powerful woman in a position of authority into a fearful mother.
"Scully's transformation is the one that bugs me the most ... she's either dismissive, confrontational, or rude to everyone – including the people who are trying to help her," said u/TatterdemalionElect (https://www.reddit.com/r/XFiles/comments/kpxoyv/i_wish_they_would_have_left_scully_out_of_season/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3). "I feel her character was done a great disservice in season 9's writing. Her character is reduced to A) harried, fearful mother and B) forlorn lover." In a different post, u/IKnowPain1987 (https://www.reddit.com/r/XFiles/comments/peix7t/comment/haxrnbh/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) somewhat echoed these sentiments. "Honestly I find Scully to be insufferable in Season 9, 10 and 11," they said. "And it was no fault of Gillian Anderson (https://www.looper.com/681842/the-controversy-between-the-x-files-gillian-anderson-and-david-duchovny-explained/), who herself seems to have been super frustrated with the way Scully was written."
Another big point of contention is some fans believing that Season 8 was a better ending for "The X-Files" than Season 9. "Season 8 was a great way to end the show. The last scene was terrific," said u/Tb12123 (https://www.reddit.com/r/XFiles/comments/qnxgmc/comment/hjj8tdt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3). In fact, many fans on Reddit encourage new viewers to stop watching the show after the Season 8 finale to avoid frustration.