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The X-Files

1993–2018 Crime • Mystery • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.

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Overview

The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
11
Total Episodes
218
First Air Date
Sep 10, 1993
Most Recent Air Date
Sep 18, 2018
Network / Platform
Disney Plus
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
149.7
Seasons
11
Episodes
218

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

1993 • 24 episodes

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Season 2

1994 • 25 episodes

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Season 3

1995 • 24 episodes

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Season 4

1996 • 24 episodes

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Season 5

1997 • 20 episodes

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Season 6

1998 • 22 episodes

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Season 7

1999 • 22 episodes

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Season 8

2000 • 21 episodes

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Season 9

2001 • 20 episodes

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Season 10

2016 • 6 episodes

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Season 11

2018 • 10 episodes

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