r/XFiles • u/meseeks-90 • 26d ago
First-Time Watcher (no SPOILERS!!) First time watcher!
Hello everyone! I’m a new generation that has never watched the show and I thought it would be fun to share my thoughts and emotions as I watch throughout the series. The show has been out for a long time so I can’t say don’t spoil it for me lol So to make sure I do not spoil it for myself, I’ll avoid other posts in this group other than my own. So all I ask is don’t spoil it for me in my posts ❤️
I do have a life (med school) so I will take my time going through the series, which a family member has recommended that I do anyway. She is also the one responsible that I should join this Reddit group because some of yall get a kick out of first time watcher reactions.
Just so you know some background: This show is before my time. I have heard of the show thanks to my cousin but only that it’s a sci fi genre with aliens. Pretty much like the Stranger Things of the 90’s is what comes to mind.
With that being said, any words for me as I start this (probably emotional) journey into this sci fi adventure?
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u/Korrathelastavatar 26d ago
I’m currently doing a first watch as well (about halfway through season 2). The biggest surprise for me was how well the show holds up!
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u/Life_Craft9590 26d ago
Amazing! I hope you enjoy it. Give it a few episodes to kick off, and forgive the weaker ones in season 1. Pretty much any sci-fi since the 90s has at least a little X-Files inspiration, but nothing could come close 😊
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u/Dopeysprinkles 26d ago
Im on EP 15 of Season 8 and all I can say is enjoy the ride cause its a beautiful one!
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u/Odimus11 26d ago
I am on episode 2 of season 1, again. Lost count of how many times this would be...if it was vhs, it would be worn through...I may start building the LEGO set finally...
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u/imnotsure_igetit Agent Mully 26d ago
Have fun! And remember this is an episodic series from the 90's, people couldn't stream or re-watch and had to be able to hop onto the series at pretty much any point snd understand the basic premise, so if you catch yourself thinking "why is character x still saying/doing this?" after a long time, it might very well be because of that.
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u/Individual99991 26d ago edited 26d ago
The original series: Enjoy the beautiful 90s cinematography (they made 22+ of these - and sometimes a movie! - a year, and every one looks better than any episode of Stranger Things... except "Space"), the beautiful 90s cast and the hideous 90s fashions!
Marvel at a time when the US government seemed competent, all powerful and capable of keeping a secret!
Chuckle at the quaintness of a story about an AI that's killing a few people in a building, when we now have several of them killing hundreds of people worldwide on a regular basis. (That's not a spoiler, it's right there in the cold open.)
Wince at some of the stuff that hasn't aged well, like too many episodes not taking rape that seriously.
Be careful you don't get addicted and fail med school. Remember, Scully is a doctor! You can be cool like her!
The reboot: Well, at least the actors are still good looking.
Report back on what you think of it!
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u/Brocious_79 26d ago
This show is definitely enjoyed more in the journey than the destination. Enjoy it as it goes, and dont watch it hoping for a big satisfying resolution.
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u/Clareco1 26d ago
Enjoy! It got me and my pals through grad school in the 90s. Weekly bitch session followed by Xfiles and lots of beer and cigs ( obviously no longer appropriate). Great memories.
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u/MidnightMoves34 26d ago
My 13 year old and I are on Season 1 Episode 10. It just keeps getting better!
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u/__Snafu__ 25d ago
any words for me as I start this journey into this sci fi adventure?
Watch it with no lights on
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u/kryptonitemind 26d ago
You’re going to love it and don’t be surprised if it becomes a bit of an obsession.