Over a month and a half later, I return!
Hello again, blog-readers! I know it's been over a month since I've last posted, but I've been really busy (watching Netflix), and haven't had much time to do much (other than watching Netflix). But, in celebration of my return, I'm diving into something involving one of the most famous and influential American television series of all time, with Bones, Fringe, and more under its wing, The X-Files!
Yes, The X-Files. The legendary show that not only popularized the concept of Monster-of-the-Week but also introduced the world to the familiar names of Mulder & Scully, both of whom I have a massive crush on. I have only recently begun watching the show on Netflix's streaming service (now available for $6 or something a month -- start now and get one free 30 day trial wink), admittedly at a very slow pace due thanks to my rarely available family and all the other shows we're watching (like Marvel's Daredevil -- exclusively available on Netflix's streaming service -- now available for $9 or something a month), but, so far, I love it!
And, of course, that means a new top-ten for all you individuals clicking the Next Blog button at the top of the screen. Except, this one's about hype. See, I've been reading up on the show to feel that gap in my heart when my folks would rather watch the next episode of The Amazing Race then catch up on the next powerful monster set to take over the minds of poor human beings (Netflix streaming service -- now available for $12 or something a month), and now I know a lot more about these oncoming X-Files than maybe I should, but, hey, it makes for a great list, right?
That's right, believers, we have ourselves, from Beyond the Sea, a truly f***ing amazing episode, onwards, my top ten most anticipated X-Files!
Note: Some of these I know more about than others. The hype's origin may range from reading the episode description, a gist of what the episode's like, a story's placement on a top episodes list, or maybe a combination of some.
10) "Musings of a Cigarette-Smoking Man"
Season: 4
Writer: Glen Morgan
Why the hype: The Cigarette-Smoking Man is an iconic character we/I have barely seen in the show so far. I'm looking forward to learning more about him.
09) "Tooms"
Season: 1
Writer: Glen Morgan & James Wong
Why the hype: "Squeeze" has easily been one of my favorite episodes of the show thus far, and seeing him return in an episode supposedly as good as that sounds awesome.
08) "Arcadia"
Season: 6
Writer: Daniel Arkin
Why the hype: All I needed to get the hype ship flying was to hear "Mulder and Scully pose as a married couple in a surburban neighborhood." YEESS
07) "X-Cops"
Season: 7
Writer: Vince Gilligan
Why the hype: Reality television series are always wonderful to make fun of, and this one supposedly featuring COPS following Mulder & Scully on a case sounds hilarious.
06) "Bad Blood"
Season: 5
Writer: Vince Gilligan
Why the hype: Speaking of hilarious, this is supposed to be the funniest episode of the show. And we all know how I love to laugh, right? Plus, vampires.
05) "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose"
Season: 3
Writer: Glen Morgan & James Wong
Why the hype: This one has topped almost every top ten list I've read. I'm intrigued to see how it all turns out.
04) The X-Files: I Want to Believe
Season: N/A (feature film)
Writer: Chris Carter
Why the hype: The hate seems to be real for this movie, and the only discernable reason I've found so far is that it doesn't continue the mythology. Seriously? Monster-of-the-week episodes seem to be the series' strong suit, so one with a Hollywood budget sounds pretty sweet to me.
03) "Jose Chung's From Outer Space"
Season: 3
Writer: Darin Morgan
Why the hype: Also fairly hyped up from those classic ol' top ten lists, the fact that this one seems to be a fairly comedic one too rises it just that bit higher than "Final Repose." And you can't beat a name like that one.
02) "Home"
Season: 4
Writer: Glen Morgan & James Wong
Why the hype: Apparently one of the scariest televised episodes ever televised. All I know so far is creepy-ass farmer family. Totally excited for more. Bring it on, guys. Bring it on.
Top 5 Honorable Mentions:
1) "The Erlenmeyer Flask" (S1)
Screw spoilers. This is the first one with actual aliens in it! Yes please!
2) "Little Green Men" (S2)
Mythology episode written by Glen Morgan & James Wong? Yes please!
3) "Christmas Carol" (S5)
X-Files does Charles Dickens during Christmas? Yes please!
4) "Chinga" (S5)
Stephen King does an episode about my only phobia? Yes please....I guess?
5) "Hollywood A.D." (S7)
An X-Files movie in The X-Files? Yes please!
01) The X-Files (A.K.A. The X-Files: Fight the Future)
Season: N/A (feature film)
Writer: Chris Carter & Frank Spotnitz
Why the hype: Truthfully, my favorite episodes thus far haven't been mythology-centric episodes (though "Fallen Angel" was good), but I hear that some of the mid-seasons' best episodes are ones surrounding the conspiracy. And, like I said before, a Hollywood budget X-Files sounds great. Add to that good reception and the series around its (supposed) height? Will it be as legendary as I'm hoping? I want to believe.
And that's top ten number 14. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it, and I look forward to doing a true top ten episodes once I've finished the show. Anyone with any interest should check it out, I whole-heartedly recommend it! After all, it's on Netflix.
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