I’ve heard a lot of high praise but it’s such a weird fucking show. It’s like as if Alex Jones made a TV show with all the cliche conspiracy theories.

I don’t know if I want to continue.

  • AlkaliMarxist
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    2 years ago

    It's a stylish paranormal mystery show. People don't like it because it's super insightful or anything, it's just fun watching Mulder and Scully fight Mothman.

    That said the Alex Jones comparison isn't totally out there, conspiracy theories were literally becoming a "thing" in popular consciousness at that point like never before. Alex Jones first TV show and X-Files both premiered in '93. They both hooked into the zeitgeist for some reason.

    • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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      2 years ago

      It's like a lighter, fluffier Hellboy, really. Or what the FBI does when the BPRD can't be bothered to deal with small time stuff.

    • KnockYourSocksOff [none/use name]
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      2 years ago

      They both hooked into the zeitgeist for some reason.

      Computers were becoming more common and people were ready to barf their most unhinged theories they've kept to themselves for years. I imagine conspiracy theories also added onto the "rebellious" nature of the decentralized internet at the time