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BY KIRA DESHLER/AUG. 10, 2022 2:12 PM EDT
Though it inspired numerous shows in its wake, it's hard to compare "The X-Files" to anything else. The series was so singular in its tone, vision, and style that it remains just as beloved today as it was when it premiered nearly 30 years ago.
There are a number of elements within the show that have cemented its legendary status. First, there's the cherished dynamic between our two leads, Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson). The witty banter, the long, drawn-out will-they-won't-they dynamic of their relationship, all alongside Duchovny and Anderson's excellent chemistry, make them one of the most beloved crime-fighting duos in television history. The show's sci-fi elements are just as compelling, with the aliens, monsters, and other supernatural phenomena keeping viewers enthralled for a compelling 11 seasons (https://www.looper.com/825894/every-x-files-season-ranked-from-worst-to-best/) – the less-than-satisfying reboot notwithstanding (https://www.grunge.com/10203/david-duchovny-ruining-new-x-files/).
If you have finished watching all of "The X-Files" you might find yourself unsure of what to watch next that could possibly live up to the standard (https://www.looper.com/157408/how-the-x-files-changed-tv-and-no-one-noticed/) the show set. We share your concerns, and though there is nothing out there quite like "The X-Files" out there, there are a few shows that adapt some of the best elements of the show and make them their own. Whether it be the odd couple pairing of the lead characters, a creepy focus on the supernatural, or some good old-fashioned existential pondering, these shows might just make you want to believe again. Keep reading to find your next television obsession.
BY KIRA DESHLER/AUG. 10, 2022 2:12 PM EDT
Though it inspired numerous shows in its wake, it's hard to compare "The X-Files" to anything else. The series was so singular in its tone, vision, and style that it remains just as beloved today as it was when it premiered nearly 30 years ago.
There are a number of elements within the show that have cemented its legendary status. First, there's the cherished dynamic between our two leads, Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson). The witty banter, the long, drawn-out will-they-won't-they dynamic of their relationship, all alongside Duchovny and Anderson's excellent chemistry, make them one of the most beloved crime-fighting duos in television history. The show's sci-fi elements are just as compelling, with the aliens, monsters, and other supernatural phenomena keeping viewers enthralled for a compelling 11 seasons (https://www.looper.com/825894/every-x-files-season-ranked-from-worst-to-best/) – the less-than-satisfying reboot notwithstanding (https://www.grunge.com/10203/david-duchovny-ruining-new-x-files/).
If you have finished watching all of "The X-Files" you might find yourself unsure of what to watch next that could possibly live up to the standard (https://www.looper.com/157408/how-the-x-files-changed-tv-and-no-one-noticed/) the show set. We share your concerns, and though there is nothing out there quite like "The X-Files" out there, there are a few shows that adapt some of the best elements of the show and make them their own. Whether it be the odd couple pairing of the lead characters, a creepy focus on the supernatural, or some good old-fashioned existential pondering, these shows might just make you want to believe again. Keep reading to find your next television obsession.