Best of TV, No. 10 (Monday)


Today I continue my summer long look at my favorite shows of all time by jumping to my top 10 series. This list will continue in reverse order (10 to 1). To qualify, a show had to have run at least two full seasons.

The X-Files (1993-2002)
Network: FOX
About: It's hard to believe this show has been off the air for 10 years. Of course the "X-Files" spawned two feature films, the most recent being in 2008. But most true fans would rather forget that last one and remember the way they show concluded its run. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson were the heart of the show. Both were dynamic in the role, and played well off each other. The show had a unique sense of humor that served it well, particularly in its final season. "The X-Files" really had two style of episodes — the ones with UFOs and the ones that just featured strange crimes. I wasn't as into the whole UFO mythology, but I loved the unique crime episodes. The writing was strong, the episodes were engrossing, and the lead characters had a likeable quality. The show moved quickly from a cult classic to a well-rated show, and was one of those that helped put FOX on the map. It was also a show that adapted well. When Duchovny stepped away, Robert Patrick stepped in gamely. When Anderson wanted to back away as well, Anabeth Gish stepped in gamely. But in the end, it was always about Agent Fox Mulder and Agent Dana Scully.
How to See It: All nine seasons of "The X-Files" are available on DVD.

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