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Other shows similar to The X-Files [message #404471] Tue, 11 June 2019 16:03 Go to next message
Anonymous
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Originally posted by: queequeg@trust.no1 (Queequeg)

Hi,

Are there other shows that a true X-Files fan would enjoy? I tried Fringe
and The Outer Limits, but it's just not the same, they didn't pull me in
the way X-Files did. Anything else?

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Re: Other shows similar to The X-Files [message #404472 is a reply to message #404471] Wed, 12 June 2019 11:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Anonymous
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Originally posted by: NowBeNoWhere@Whaa.huh

Queequeg posted this:

> Hi,
>
> Are there other shows that a true X-Files fan would enjoy? I tried Fringe
> and The Outer Limits, but it's just not the same, they didn't pull me in
> the way X-Files did. Anything else?

For me, the innovative element that made 'The X-Files' unique was the
underlying mythology plot continuum (the conspiracy) and the complex
twisting transitional sub-plots (sexual tension between Mulder and Scully;
Scully's abduction; Cigarette Smoking Man; The Lone Gunmen involvement;
Skinner's ambiguousness... etc.).

NBC's 'The Black List' follows a similar formula... due in large part to
the strength of the character development. It's nail-biting action and
drama series with unexpected and interesting plot twists... which are still
unfolding. Worth a look.

I also see similarities in some of the cable networks' limited series, such
as 'Rouge', 'Deep State', the 'Strike Back' franchise, and 'Berlin
Station'... without the science fiction theme.

If you don't subscribe to certain cable or video services, many of these
can be obtained on IRC channels... but that's a whole 'nother conversation.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

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Re: Other shows similar to The X-Files [message #404473 is a reply to message #404471] Tue, 18 June 2019 23:14 Go to previous message
Anonymous
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Originally posted by: kmj1312@gmail.com

On Wednesday, 12 June 2019 06:03:15 UTC+10, Queequeg wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Are there other shows that a true X-Files fan would enjoy? I tried Fringe
> and The Outer Limits, but it's just not the same, they didn't pull me in
> the way X-Files did. Anything else?
>
> --
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lSzL1DqQn0

I've been watching 'Dark' on Netflix and I think it's pretty good. It's German, so subtitles are the go. Even has some obscure X-Files references eg 10:13

cheers
Johnno
(previously johnno@my-deja 23 years ago!)
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