South 285 and River Dog is the first two parter in Roswell. I prefer the first half, for the humor and overall intriguing main plot. But River Dog, is where we know more about the topics touched up, in previous episodes. There's a definite similarity between this and Smallville. Same jealous and suspicious ex boyfriend, alien sub-plot, revolving around native Americans folklore. And tragic hero(es). Only Roswell was there first, and you can't help but be reminded of The X-Files more. And on this particular episode, it is striking. That little nod at Blair Witch Project was nice, but very unnecessary and outdated today. The way writers built up the Michael/Maria relationship, gave this two hours episode, laugh out loud comic reliefs, as well. This, even if the Maria character still gets on my nerves...
