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The X-Files

TV-141993–201811 seasonsChris Carter
IMDb 8.6

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"The truth is out there."

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.

MysterySci-Fi & FantasyCrime
FbiInvestigationSupernaturalUfoAlienConspiracyParanormal PhenomenaParanormal InvestigationGovernment Cover-upPhenomenon

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What is The X-Files (1993) about?

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.

Who stars in The X-Files?

The X-Files stars David Duchovny (Fox Mulder), Gillian Anderson (Dana Scully). The series was created by Chris Carter.

How many seasons does The X-Files have?

The X-Files has 11 seasons. There are 218 episodes in total.

Is The X-Files worth watching?

The X-Files holds an IMDb rating of 8.6/10. Fans of Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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