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The X-Files (1993)

The X-files takes the police procedural formula and applies it to sci-fi mysteries. Conspiracy theorist Fox Mulder and skeptic Dana Scully team up to solve cases surrounding alien invasions and other unexplained, paranormal phenomena.

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The X-Files

Cast
Gillian Flynn , David Duchovny , Robert Patrick , Annabeth Gish , Mitch Pileggi
Release Date
September 10, 1993
Seasons
11
Network
FOX
Franchise(s)
The X-Files
Writers
Chris Carter
Directors
Chris Carter
Showrunner
Chris Carter
Story By
Chris Carter
Main Genre
Sci-Fi

Summary

The X-files takes the police procedural formula and applies it to sci-fi mysteries. Conspiracy theorist Fox Mulder and skeptic Dana Scully team up to solve cases surrounding alien invasions and other unexplained, paranormal phenomena.

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