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  • Why didn't The X-Files season 12 ever happen? 1 / 7

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  • The sci-fi series ran from 1993-2002. 2 / 7

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  • It was then revived for a season 10 in 2016. 3 / 7

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  • Prior to season 11, Gillian Anderson announced she was done playing Agent Scully. 4 / 7

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  • Despite reports, she was not the real reason why Fox canceled plans for season 12. 5 / 7

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  • The viewership numbers severely dropped in season 11. 6 / 7

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  • Even though season 11 ended on a cliffhanger, Fox decided against the renewal. 7 / 7

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