The X-Files - The Complete Third Season (Slim Set)
starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Charles Cioffi, Cliff De Young, Sarah Koskoff
directed by: Robert Mandel
directed by: Robert Mandel
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Studio: TcfheRelease Date: 12/02/2008Run time: 1104 minutesRating: Nr
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By its third season, The X-Files had grown from a cult hit to a global phenomenon, becoming the most popular show in many countries outside the U.S. Armed with the knowledge that the show was here to stay, series creator Chris Carter expanded its mythology, and the 24 episodes in this boxed set represent arguably the strongest of all the X-Files seasons. As usual, stand-alone episodes explored the paranormal and sometimes terrifying possibilities in mythology, pop culture, and religion. Darin Morgan helps the show to mature by expanding its use of humor, directing classic episodes such as "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" (featuring a fabulous performance from Peter Boyle) and "Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space.'" Meanwhile, two-part episodes continue to delve into the X-Files' own mythology, introducing the alien black oil, the implant in Scully's neck, the mysterious Agent X, and the shape-shifting Jeremiah Smith. But following the complex mythology is not crucial to enjoying the show. The strength of the X-Files lies not in resolution but in feeding the paranoia of its rabid audience by revealing conspiracies that linger in the mind as unanswered questions. Series creator Carter realized wisely that fans did not look to the X-Files to explain the unexplained, but to question that which they thought they understood. The third season was effective because it hinted that while the truth was out there, it was more complex, sinister, and amazing than even Mulder had imagined. --Eugene Wei
Studio: TcfheRelease Date: 12/02/2008Run time: 1104 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com:
By its third season, The X-Files had grown from a cult hit to a global phenomenon, becoming the most popular show in many countries outside the U.S. Armed with the knowledge that the show was here to stay, series creator Chris Carter expanded its mythology, and the 24 episodes in this boxed set represent arguably the strongest of all the X-Files seasons. As usual, stand-alone episodes explored the paranormal and sometimes terrifying possibilities in mythology, pop culture, and religion. Darin Morgan helps the show to mature by expanding its use of humor, directing classic episodes such as "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" (featuring a fabulous performance from Peter Boyle) and "Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space.'" Meanwhile, two-part episodes continue to delve into the X-Files' own mythology, introducing the alien black oil, the implant in Scully's neck, the mysterious Agent X, and the shape-shifting Jeremiah Smith. But following the complex mythology is not crucial to enjoying the show. The strength of the X-Files lies not in resolution but in feeding the paranoia of its rabid audience by revealing conspiracies that linger in the mind as unanswered questions. Series creator Carter realized wisely that fans did not look to the X-Files to explain the unexplained, but to question that which they thought they understood. The third season was effective because it hinted that while the truth was out there, it was more complex, sinister, and amazing than even Mulder had imagined. --Eugene Wei
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Customer Reviews
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- awesome!
this was really awesome, it got here sooner than expected; in the condition it was said to be in.
thanks! i loved it!
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- The X Files- The Complete First Season
I pretty much agree with all the reviews that give the X Files really high marks indicating an outstanding TV series.However as good as the X Files are in this respect it is equally bad in the poor execution of the DVD's foisted upon the consumer by 20th Century Fox.In my opinion the video quality absolutely stinks.They unlike most companies DVD's used a really poor file compression technique that to me renders them almost unwatchable.The only reason I did not return the set I bought for ... Read More
Rating: - Great start
This is the first time that I watch the show.The first season starts off well paced and well written.You can see how it has been a major influence on other shows such as Fringe.
Rating: - sci-fi junkie
loved the whole series and couldn't get enough, so now i have the entire series on dvd.looking forward to getting the newest movie for christmas.one of my favorites was the one co-written with stephen king about the doll, and the christmas one with lily tomlin and ed asner.
most of the time my dvd player has an x-file disc in it and i watch them in sequence, time permitting.
sunny.
Rating: 
- Still Great after all these years
I watched the X-files back when I was in high school.I was a huge fan then, however I haven't seen them in many many years (I don't have any channels that rerun them).I saw this was on sale for $20 and couldn't pass it up.Rewatching these episodes was great, I enjoyed all of them.There were a handful though that I consider passable, but didn't really stand up the test of time.The majority of the episodes on here I feel are still AAA quality.I highly recommend this season.If you are ... Read More
- awesome!this was really awesome, it got here sooner than expected; in the condition it was said to be in.
thanks! i loved it!
- The X Files- The Complete First SeasonI pretty much agree with all the reviews that give the X Files really high marks indicating an outstanding TV series.However as good as the X Files are in this respect it is equally bad in the poor execution of the DVD's foisted upon the consumer by 20th Century Fox.In my opinion the video quality absolutely stinks.They unlike most companies DVD's used a really poor file compression technique that to me renders them almost unwatchable.The only reason I did not return the set I bought for ... Read More
- Great startThis is the first time that I watch the show.The first season starts off well paced and well written.You can see how it has been a major influence on other shows such as Fringe.
- sci-fi junkieloved the whole series and couldn't get enough, so now i have the entire series on dvd.looking forward to getting the newest movie for christmas.one of my favorites was the one co-written with stephen king about the doll, and the christmas one with lily tomlin and ed asner.
most of the time my dvd player has an x-file disc in it and i watch them in sequence, time permitting.
sunny.
- Still Great after all these yearsI watched the X-files back when I was in high school.I was a huge fan then, however I haven't seen them in many many years (I don't have any channels that rerun them).I saw this was on sale for $20 and couldn't pass it up.Rewatching these episodes was great, I enjoyed all of them.There were a handful though that I consider passable, but didn't really stand up the test of time.The majority of the episodes on here I feel are still AAA quality.I highly recommend this season.If you are ... Read More
