Redux II adds on to the angst created by Gethsemane and Redux and brings the tension to a thrilling climax that leaves the viewer with a memorable impression. When Scully collapses during the FBI panel hearing and returns to the hospital, Mulder is forced to acknowledge that he is still alive. During this episode, we see some of David Duchovny's finest dramatic acting when he is at Scully's bedside. When you see Mulder's concern for Scully, you would swear it is really happening, it feels so real. The makeup department does a fine job on "cancer" Scully. She looks so sick at the hospital. The drama reaches its height during this episode when the Cigarette Smoking Man(CSM) offers to return Mulder's sister to him in exchange for working for him. Mulder then meets someone who appears to be his sister. At first, I thought Mulder was suckered in by CSM by this trick. But after thinking about it, I realized Mulder wasn't tricked by this as he let Samantha go way too easy if he really believed it to be her. The final segment of Redux II is not to be missed. I love how Mulder's speech at the FBI panel is integrated with simultaneous shots of Scully at the hospital and CSM at his apartment. The suspense doesn't get any better when Mulder is getting ready to reveal the bad guy in the FBI and the sniper has his sites on CSM. Redux was so nice they named it twice.
11 Reviews
If one Redux isn't enough for you, you can always come back for seconds.
Muldernscully6 October 2006
Warning: Spoilers
Co-Opting The EBEs For The Big Lie
AudioFileZ13 June 2013
Warning: Spoilers
The Redux 2-parter exposes some things none which is more telling than the government's use of perpetuating the UFO "hoax" in order to manipulate the American people as well as the world at large.
The faked death of Mulder, as he defends himself from a CIA "watcher" sets in motion a chain of events related to Scully' bio-engineered terminal disease. Time is getting shorter for Scully and Mulder seizes the opportunity by glomming the diseased agents "level-4" clearance credentials. For this to work, as well as protection for Mulder, Scully has to falsely identify the dead body as Mulders.
While Scully is now a "guarded" believer it mostly rests on the nefarious actions she believed has resulted in her illness. Scully is convinced that it all part of a plan to silence both her and Mulder. She's closer than she knows even if she hasn't connected all of the dots. Her actions buy Mulder time to go deep inside the Pentagon where he believes a cure may just lurk since something engineered may just as easily be reverse-engineered. He's on the right track and if he can evade those seeking to contain the "big lie" he may get the anti-dote (i.e. cure) for Scully. It won't be easy. In the process he is met, once more since an earlier attempt was more or less rebuffed, by agent Kritschgau of the company. Kritschgau believes in some things like bio-engineered weapons/diseases, but not others such as the existence of actual EBEs. He buys the lie within a lie that the existence of EBEs are part of a larger hoax perpetrated by the government to achieve Cold War objectives. Apparently Kritschgau is only deep enough to be inquisitive since his own son suffers from some kind of Gulf War illness he firmly believes had its origin within the biological weapons program inside the pentagon. Mulder knows he is only partly right as he states that he has witnessed alien life-forms. Still Kritschgow insists Mulder only sees what the government wants him to.. It definitely seems Kritschgow is only partly right as Mulder gets further visual evidence the government and the aliens have met and the government has now co-opted the EBEs for it's benefit. Still, the main objective for this day is to find the cure for Scully's engineered terminal disease. Mulder will not be deterred and even gets help from "the cigarette smoking man" in order to exit the pentagon after his death hoax begins to unravel.
Not that "the cigarette smoking man" is Mulder's bosom buddy, but he becomes very important as Mulder thinks he's failed to find the cure. The CSM will use Mulder because he's more valuable alive, and that apparently includes Scully. The hint pays of and Mulder realizes he has, in fact, found Scully's magic-bullet cure. With options on the wan Scully's family, and doctor, acquiesce to her wishes to try Mulder's magic-bullet.
Now let's be clear, the CSM is not the top of the food-chain. He's operated autonomously as well as a drone. At this late-date, however, he knows he's essential and he seeks to impose his desire to keep Mulder and Scully alive. "Mr.Big" (old fat fart at the race track) doesn't bow to anyone apparently and he's intent on staying the course and eliminating Mulder and Scully. Things get stranger when, possibly in order to further manipulate Mulder, the CSM arranges a meeting between Mulder and his abducted sister he believed to be dead. Fox is definitely confused, as is the viewer who really cannot be sure of the ultimate motive behind it all. I mean the CSM even offers a sort of "golden-ring" to Fox for all the truth he seeks if only he'll quit the FBI and come to work with him. Mulder sets him straight that, in fact, he's been given nothing of substance and he'll kill him before he aligns himself with him. All the while Mr. Big's hit-man scopes CSM as well as Mulder Yet, he kills neither. What the hell is going on here??? Yeah, it gets deeper, CSM is "apparently" assassinated. Blevins likewise is terminated after a stunning revelation by Mulder in his official inquiry. Oh, and by the way Scully is in complete remission. If that wasn't enough don't forget there was this little thing about Mulder's sister's father being CSM which I failed to mention earlier.
Simply put, these two episodes are "game-changers" yet they open up far more questions than answers. What could be better? Redux and Redux II are the single most powerful "mini-series movie" in the four previous years of the X-Files. This is required viewing for all, I mean ALL, fans. Excellent.
The faked death of Mulder, as he defends himself from a CIA "watcher" sets in motion a chain of events related to Scully' bio-engineered terminal disease. Time is getting shorter for Scully and Mulder seizes the opportunity by glomming the diseased agents "level-4" clearance credentials. For this to work, as well as protection for Mulder, Scully has to falsely identify the dead body as Mulders.
While Scully is now a "guarded" believer it mostly rests on the nefarious actions she believed has resulted in her illness. Scully is convinced that it all part of a plan to silence both her and Mulder. She's closer than she knows even if she hasn't connected all of the dots. Her actions buy Mulder time to go deep inside the Pentagon where he believes a cure may just lurk since something engineered may just as easily be reverse-engineered. He's on the right track and if he can evade those seeking to contain the "big lie" he may get the anti-dote (i.e. cure) for Scully. It won't be easy. In the process he is met, once more since an earlier attempt was more or less rebuffed, by agent Kritschgau of the company. Kritschgau believes in some things like bio-engineered weapons/diseases, but not others such as the existence of actual EBEs. He buys the lie within a lie that the existence of EBEs are part of a larger hoax perpetrated by the government to achieve Cold War objectives. Apparently Kritschgau is only deep enough to be inquisitive since his own son suffers from some kind of Gulf War illness he firmly believes had its origin within the biological weapons program inside the pentagon. Mulder knows he is only partly right as he states that he has witnessed alien life-forms. Still Kritschgow insists Mulder only sees what the government wants him to.. It definitely seems Kritschgow is only partly right as Mulder gets further visual evidence the government and the aliens have met and the government has now co-opted the EBEs for it's benefit. Still, the main objective for this day is to find the cure for Scully's engineered terminal disease. Mulder will not be deterred and even gets help from "the cigarette smoking man" in order to exit the pentagon after his death hoax begins to unravel.
Not that "the cigarette smoking man" is Mulder's bosom buddy, but he becomes very important as Mulder thinks he's failed to find the cure. The CSM will use Mulder because he's more valuable alive, and that apparently includes Scully. The hint pays of and Mulder realizes he has, in fact, found Scully's magic-bullet cure. With options on the wan Scully's family, and doctor, acquiesce to her wishes to try Mulder's magic-bullet.
Now let's be clear, the CSM is not the top of the food-chain. He's operated autonomously as well as a drone. At this late-date, however, he knows he's essential and he seeks to impose his desire to keep Mulder and Scully alive. "Mr.Big" (old fat fart at the race track) doesn't bow to anyone apparently and he's intent on staying the course and eliminating Mulder and Scully. Things get stranger when, possibly in order to further manipulate Mulder, the CSM arranges a meeting between Mulder and his abducted sister he believed to be dead. Fox is definitely confused, as is the viewer who really cannot be sure of the ultimate motive behind it all. I mean the CSM even offers a sort of "golden-ring" to Fox for all the truth he seeks if only he'll quit the FBI and come to work with him. Mulder sets him straight that, in fact, he's been given nothing of substance and he'll kill him before he aligns himself with him. All the while Mr. Big's hit-man scopes CSM as well as Mulder Yet, he kills neither. What the hell is going on here??? Yeah, it gets deeper, CSM is "apparently" assassinated. Blevins likewise is terminated after a stunning revelation by Mulder in his official inquiry. Oh, and by the way Scully is in complete remission. If that wasn't enough don't forget there was this little thing about Mulder's sister's father being CSM which I failed to mention earlier.
Simply put, these two episodes are "game-changers" yet they open up far more questions than answers. What could be better? Redux and Redux II are the single most powerful "mini-series movie" in the four previous years of the X-Files. This is required viewing for all, I mean ALL, fans. Excellent.
A captivating watch.
Sleepin_Dragon21 August 2022
Scully's health takes a turn for the worse, and ends up in hospital, Mulder continues to find a cure, and fight for his freedom.
This was one of the best episodes of the show I have seen, it's a quite captivating watch, dramatic, enthralling, it packs multiple huge punches, Scully's story being the biggest of them, it's a quite remarkable story. Credit once again to the acting skills of Anderson, and huge credit to the makeup team.
The Sister angle was perhaps the only bit that didn't quite land for me, but in the scale of this episode, it was a surprise, and I'm not going to quibble about it.
The twist, when it comes, is awesome, it had me totally fooled, and surprised.
Smoking Man plays a very different part here, he's a surprising aid to Mulder, but the foundations are set for later years.
Awesome, 10/10.
This was one of the best episodes of the show I have seen, it's a quite captivating watch, dramatic, enthralling, it packs multiple huge punches, Scully's story being the biggest of them, it's a quite remarkable story. Credit once again to the acting skills of Anderson, and huge credit to the makeup team.
The Sister angle was perhaps the only bit that didn't quite land for me, but in the scale of this episode, it was a surprise, and I'm not going to quibble about it.
The twist, when it comes, is awesome, it had me totally fooled, and surprised.
Smoking Man plays a very different part here, he's a surprising aid to Mulder, but the foundations are set for later years.
Awesome, 10/10.
Redux II is the best episode and conclusion of the two parts alongside with Redux I!
ivo-cobra827 February 2016
Redux II (The X-Files) is the best episode of the two parts they are both the best one together of Season 5 and I love them both. This Episode is about Scully (Gillian Anderson) collapsing and landing in the hospital. Mulder (David Duchovny) visits her, while FBI assistant director Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) arrests him and brings him back in front of the board members in the FBI headquarters. Now everyone knows he is alive. Not only that but Cigarette Smoking Man (William B. Davis) told Elder #1 (Don S. Williams) not to underestimate Mulder and he was right, they shouldn't underestimate Mulder at all, awesome!
Plot: Scully is hospitalized after collapsing, while Mulder receives help from a most unlikely source as he continues to search for a cure for Scully's illness.
This Episode part II is more melodramatic and more sad than entertaining, but that makes this Episode so powerful executed. This is the second time we see Bill Scully Jr. (Pat Skipper) to find out, that he is the brother of Scully and It was sad when her mother and her brother comes to see her in the hospital. The acting was extremely well and brilliant performed by the cast, mostly by dying Gillian Anderson who gave a perfect, brilliant acting performance I have ever seen. I love this episode: Redux I and II of the fifth season are both my favorite Episodes of all time. The same as I re watch the second time in in the row the first episode so did I re watch this episode as well. I am so happy that I do have this Season on DVD.
I am a huge fan of the X-Files and I seriously love the mythology episodes that they have Alien conspiracy. I love how Section Chief Scott Blevins and Cigarette Smoking Man gets what they deserve on the end of the episode. I love that the end of this episode has a happy ending and Scully's cancer is in remission, I really love that! Scully's mom brings a priest to make a prayers with Scully and it was so beautiful acted. Redux II has a also pretty shocking conclusion. The Cigarette-Smoking Man is killed off. After most of Redux II cleverly suggested that the mysterious "Quiet Willy" was going to pull the trigger on Fox Mulder, ending the threat to the conspiracy once and for all, he ultimately assassinates the Cigarette-Smoking Man. The villain spots the red laser pointer on his chest just a moment too late; the shot is fired, the villain falls. Lying there on the floor of his apartment, the Cigarette-Smoking Man gently holds a shattered picture of a young Fox and Samantha Mulder.
It is a pretty powerful death scene for one of the most iconic bad guys in the history of television. It manages to capture the strange intimacy at the heart of the show's convoluted and complex mythology; The X-Files is ultimately a generational struggle between parents and children. Whether the Cigarette-Smoking Man is biologically related to Fox or Samantha Mulder ultimately doesn't matter; he is very much a father figure. He embodies the sins of an entire generation who presumed they were acting in the best interests of their children. This is the third time we see Mulder's sister Samantha (Megan Leitch) alive and she claims that Cigarette Smoking Man is her father and she refused to see her mom with Mulder, that is really sad and confusing in this episode, that is a minor flaw that I do have a problem with the episode, but the rest is the best.
Overall: the second episode in season 5 is awesome and it is the best one with Redux I and worth of a watch for any Drama and Sci-Fi lover out there. The acting and the sad in here is well executed that I love to death! This episode also get's a perfect 10 by me.
"Redux" is the collective name for the two-part fifth season premiere of the science fiction television series The X-Files. "Redux I" first aired on November 2, 1997 on Fox in the United States, with "Redux II" airing on November 9. Both episodes subsequently aired in the United Kingdom and Ireland
10/10 Grade: Bad Ass Seal Of Approval Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Charles Cioffi, Sheila Larken, Pat Skipper, Megan Leitch, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, Bruce Harwood, John Finn, Robert Wright, Don S. Williams Director: Kim Manners Producers: Chris Carter, Joseph Patrick Finn, Paul Rabwin, Kim Manners, Lori Jo Nemhauser Screenplay: Chris Carter Rated: R Running Time: 46 minutes
Plot: Scully is hospitalized after collapsing, while Mulder receives help from a most unlikely source as he continues to search for a cure for Scully's illness.
This Episode part II is more melodramatic and more sad than entertaining, but that makes this Episode so powerful executed. This is the second time we see Bill Scully Jr. (Pat Skipper) to find out, that he is the brother of Scully and It was sad when her mother and her brother comes to see her in the hospital. The acting was extremely well and brilliant performed by the cast, mostly by dying Gillian Anderson who gave a perfect, brilliant acting performance I have ever seen. I love this episode: Redux I and II of the fifth season are both my favorite Episodes of all time. The same as I re watch the second time in in the row the first episode so did I re watch this episode as well. I am so happy that I do have this Season on DVD.
I am a huge fan of the X-Files and I seriously love the mythology episodes that they have Alien conspiracy. I love how Section Chief Scott Blevins and Cigarette Smoking Man gets what they deserve on the end of the episode. I love that the end of this episode has a happy ending and Scully's cancer is in remission, I really love that! Scully's mom brings a priest to make a prayers with Scully and it was so beautiful acted. Redux II has a also pretty shocking conclusion. The Cigarette-Smoking Man is killed off. After most of Redux II cleverly suggested that the mysterious "Quiet Willy" was going to pull the trigger on Fox Mulder, ending the threat to the conspiracy once and for all, he ultimately assassinates the Cigarette-Smoking Man. The villain spots the red laser pointer on his chest just a moment too late; the shot is fired, the villain falls. Lying there on the floor of his apartment, the Cigarette-Smoking Man gently holds a shattered picture of a young Fox and Samantha Mulder.
It is a pretty powerful death scene for one of the most iconic bad guys in the history of television. It manages to capture the strange intimacy at the heart of the show's convoluted and complex mythology; The X-Files is ultimately a generational struggle between parents and children. Whether the Cigarette-Smoking Man is biologically related to Fox or Samantha Mulder ultimately doesn't matter; he is very much a father figure. He embodies the sins of an entire generation who presumed they were acting in the best interests of their children. This is the third time we see Mulder's sister Samantha (Megan Leitch) alive and she claims that Cigarette Smoking Man is her father and she refused to see her mom with Mulder, that is really sad and confusing in this episode, that is a minor flaw that I do have a problem with the episode, but the rest is the best.
Overall: the second episode in season 5 is awesome and it is the best one with Redux I and worth of a watch for any Drama and Sci-Fi lover out there. The acting and the sad in here is well executed that I love to death! This episode also get's a perfect 10 by me.
"Redux" is the collective name for the two-part fifth season premiere of the science fiction television series The X-Files. "Redux I" first aired on November 2, 1997 on Fox in the United States, with "Redux II" airing on November 9. Both episodes subsequently aired in the United Kingdom and Ireland
10/10 Grade: Bad Ass Seal Of Approval Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Charles Cioffi, Sheila Larken, Pat Skipper, Megan Leitch, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, Bruce Harwood, John Finn, Robert Wright, Don S. Williams Director: Kim Manners Producers: Chris Carter, Joseph Patrick Finn, Paul Rabwin, Kim Manners, Lori Jo Nemhauser Screenplay: Chris Carter Rated: R Running Time: 46 minutes
"You're movin' pretty good for a dead man."
classicsoncall8 July 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Doors are closed and others are opened as "Redux II" brings a three part story line to an end. Though the entire episode is compelling and filled with enough intrigue for a whole season, what bothered me was the unprecedented gamble Mulder took when he named Section Chief Blevins (Charles Cioffi) as the mole within the FBI playing Mulder and Scully for suckers during their four year stint on the X-Files. Mulder even admitted as much, thereby reducing his prior investigative work to an inspired guess. That seemed to me a cop out by the writers, and doesn't really close the issue for this viewer. Blevins may be dead, but do we really know if he was the one undermining Mulder's anti-American conspiracy thesis?
What's very clever about the overall writing for the series however, has to do with the way they keep the viewer on the hook for the existence of UFO's and extraterrestrials. Even when we have a definitive denial as detailed by Department of Defense employee Michael Kritschgau (John Finn), subsequent events emerge to challenge those assertions. It makes you wonder how Mulder can continue on with the constant interference and obfuscation that intrude on his theories.
But one thing is certain about Mulder. His faith and love for his partner is never more evident than in this episode. With Scully facing impending death due to the cancer created by the syndicate to remove her from the picture, Mulder never gives up hope and believes in the Smoking Man's assessment that the cure is within his grasp. Even so, the episode leaves it up to the discretion of the viewer as to how Scully's life was spared. Was it the re-implantation of the microchip, her faith in God, or some unknown factor that brought her back from the brink? Each of those ideas is given enough plausibility to keep the viewer off balance and searching for answers as well.
The kicker for this episode of course was the well telegraphed demise of the sinister and mysterious Smoking Man (William B. Davis). In all of his smug self assuredness during the course of the series, it makes me wonder why he never gave it a second thought that he might have become a target by the First Elder (Don S. Williams) and the rest of the Syndicate. He certainly failed a number of times to deliver on the Syndicate's agenda, most notably with the Krycek business, and definitely in his protection of Mulder and Scully in this story. But as we've seen so many times in the past when it comes to the X-Files, everything may not be as it seems, even to the discerning eye. The Smoking Man himself expressed it best - "To live with the lie, you have to believe it".
What's very clever about the overall writing for the series however, has to do with the way they keep the viewer on the hook for the existence of UFO's and extraterrestrials. Even when we have a definitive denial as detailed by Department of Defense employee Michael Kritschgau (John Finn), subsequent events emerge to challenge those assertions. It makes you wonder how Mulder can continue on with the constant interference and obfuscation that intrude on his theories.
But one thing is certain about Mulder. His faith and love for his partner is never more evident than in this episode. With Scully facing impending death due to the cancer created by the syndicate to remove her from the picture, Mulder never gives up hope and believes in the Smoking Man's assessment that the cure is within his grasp. Even so, the episode leaves it up to the discretion of the viewer as to how Scully's life was spared. Was it the re-implantation of the microchip, her faith in God, or some unknown factor that brought her back from the brink? Each of those ideas is given enough plausibility to keep the viewer off balance and searching for answers as well.
The kicker for this episode of course was the well telegraphed demise of the sinister and mysterious Smoking Man (William B. Davis). In all of his smug self assuredness during the course of the series, it makes me wonder why he never gave it a second thought that he might have become a target by the First Elder (Don S. Williams) and the rest of the Syndicate. He certainly failed a number of times to deliver on the Syndicate's agenda, most notably with the Krycek business, and definitely in his protection of Mulder and Scully in this story. But as we've seen so many times in the past when it comes to the X-Files, everything may not be as it seems, even to the discerning eye. The Smoking Man himself expressed it best - "To live with the lie, you have to believe it".
Definitely one of the best episodes of the show
SleepTight66610 January 2009
Warning: Spoilers
The second hour of the two-part Season 5 opener, and third hour of the three part arc is definitely one of the best episodes of the show.
It managed to both MOVE on with the story arc, and give the characters plenty of character development.
In this episode Cancer Man sways away from his old gang as they do not trust him anymore. He wanted to get Mulder working for them by giving him the cure to Scully's cancer and by giving him the opportunity to speak to his sister. It wasn't the real Samantha, but I wish it was her rather than just another clone. at the end of the episode, Cancer Man is betrayed by his own people and shot in his apartment. His body wasn't found because the guy has nine lives obviously.
Scully's cancer storyline also came to an end, we were led to believe that she wasn't cured by CSM's device but cured by her faith instead. A miracle? Gillian Anderson was excellent in this episode, certainly one of her best performances.
I'm glad that the whole 'aliens were just a hoax' thing was denied by Cancer Man in this episode instead of being taken deeper into the story (even though it did make Mulder into a skeptic for all season).
all in all, FIVE stars for this one. It blew my mind.
It managed to both MOVE on with the story arc, and give the characters plenty of character development.
In this episode Cancer Man sways away from his old gang as they do not trust him anymore. He wanted to get Mulder working for them by giving him the cure to Scully's cancer and by giving him the opportunity to speak to his sister. It wasn't the real Samantha, but I wish it was her rather than just another clone. at the end of the episode, Cancer Man is betrayed by his own people and shot in his apartment. His body wasn't found because the guy has nine lives obviously.
Scully's cancer storyline also came to an end, we were led to believe that she wasn't cured by CSM's device but cured by her faith instead. A miracle? Gillian Anderson was excellent in this episode, certainly one of her best performances.
I'm glad that the whole 'aliens were just a hoax' thing was denied by Cancer Man in this episode instead of being taken deeper into the story (even though it did make Mulder into a skeptic for all season).
all in all, FIVE stars for this one. It blew my mind.
Maybe there are miracles... But I don't dare call them that.
Sanpaco1317 November 2009
Warning: Spoilers
And finally the wonderful conclusion to this three parter. Redux II really is the ultimate climax to this story arc and is one of the better episodes of the series. Mulder comes out of hiding upon learning of Scully's condition and he is now a suspect to the murder investigation of the man found in his apartment. Meanwhile, he doesn't seem to be too interested in his own self preservation. He spends his time with Scully and while he is at the hospital, runs into CSM who wants a palaver. He tells Mulder that what he found in the Pentagon truly is the cure for Scully's cancer. Mulder convinces Scully and doctor to try to reimplant the chip they find. This doesn't appear to be working, and is doing nothing more than making Bill Scully hate Mulder even more than he already did. CSM seems to be trying to earn Mulder's trust. He offers another branch to Mulder. His sister Samantha. They meet in a coffee shop at night and the lady (obviously not really Samantha but another clone) puts on a very good show and leaves most of us including Mulder, pretty convinced that it is the real Samantha. But she gets upset at digging up painful memories and leaves without any hope of ever seeing her again. CSM shows up again and offers Mulder a final deal, a deal with the devil. He offers Mulder the truth. He tells Mulder that Kritschgau has lied to him and he will tell him the real truth if Mulder will quit the FBI. Mulder quickly tells him off and leaves. The time finally comes for Mulder's hearing. But before he goes, he visits Scully who has decided to open up and turn to her faith in her time of need. He tells her what he is about to do and she promises to keep him in her prayers. On a hunch, and in a very tense moment that serves as the clear climax of the episode, Mulder names Section Chief Blevins as the FBI mole. Blevins is horrified and rushes to his office where he is shot. Cut to CSM in his office as he is shot by a sniper sent by the syndicate. And finally cut to Mulder and Skinner outside Scully's hospital room where we learn that Scully's cancer has gone into remission. In these final moments, everything seems to have resolved quite nicely, but we are quickly reminded of Mulder's desire to find his sister Samantha. After all that has happened, this seems to be the one goal that will never be achieved.
The story, the directing and acting, everything about the episode is just perfect making this one of the best episodes of the series. I give it a 10 out of 10.
The story, the directing and acting, everything about the episode is just perfect making this one of the best episodes of the series. I give it a 10 out of 10.
I'm here as a friend.
devonbrown-9064925 June 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Great episode that answers many lingering questions.
Was great to see another side of CSM a man in light of mulders death he seemed to change his attitude towards mulder. He becomes somewhat of a father figure. He reveals many mysteries to mulder to gain his trust. But mulder refuses to submit and it seems CSM paid the price for his outreach with a sniper bullet. I think he survived and will pop up later in the season.
Would love to hear more about Rousch and how deep it runs with the syndicates plan and how many more fbi/Dod members it had in their payroll. Also who runs the company? I'm assuming it's the first elder who gave the order for CSM to be shot. Looking forward to see how the plan unfolds.
Scully can now attribute her cancer healing to either the trip or prayer. I think she'll go with the prayer reason as science and religion are the only lenses she can perceive the world through.
I'm surprised mulder took a wild guess on the FBI Rousch and was right :S. It seemed to have taken right off the hook. Not sure how mulder will casually bounce back though let's see.
Overall great episode that continues the main arc of the story.
Was great to see another side of CSM a man in light of mulders death he seemed to change his attitude towards mulder. He becomes somewhat of a father figure. He reveals many mysteries to mulder to gain his trust. But mulder refuses to submit and it seems CSM paid the price for his outreach with a sniper bullet. I think he survived and will pop up later in the season.
Would love to hear more about Rousch and how deep it runs with the syndicates plan and how many more fbi/Dod members it had in their payroll. Also who runs the company? I'm assuming it's the first elder who gave the order for CSM to be shot. Looking forward to see how the plan unfolds.
Scully can now attribute her cancer healing to either the trip or prayer. I think she'll go with the prayer reason as science and religion are the only lenses she can perceive the world through.
I'm surprised mulder took a wild guess on the FBI Rousch and was right :S. It seemed to have taken right off the hook. Not sure how mulder will casually bounce back though let's see.
Overall great episode that continues the main arc of the story.
The x files reaches the top in Redux II
franfaustomusica16 August 2023
The chapter continues in a dizzying and surprising way the plot of Redux I, another huge chapter of excellent manufacturing.
The style is more elaborate than ever and works as a summary of the entire series with the best performances and scenes I can remember. The script is 10 out of 10 the x files reaches the top in Redux II. The style is more elaborate than ever and works as a summary of the entire series with the best performances and scenes I can remember. The script is 10 out of 10. The plot twists and the music by Mark Snow are great. There is an improvement in visual quality and in the filming settings that are tinged with the Washington office environment and allow one to delve into the conspiracy plot.
Exciting and magnificent!
For me it is the best chapter of the entire series and closes the perfect trilogy together with Gethsemane and Redux I.
The style is more elaborate than ever and works as a summary of the entire series with the best performances and scenes I can remember. The script is 10 out of 10 the x files reaches the top in Redux II. The style is more elaborate than ever and works as a summary of the entire series with the best performances and scenes I can remember. The script is 10 out of 10. The plot twists and the music by Mark Snow are great. There is an improvement in visual quality and in the filming settings that are tinged with the Washington office environment and allow one to delve into the conspiracy plot.
Exciting and magnificent!
For me it is the best chapter of the entire series and closes the perfect trilogy together with Gethsemane and Redux I.
A step back from the fourth season and Redux I episode
NightmareOnElmStreetFan25 June 2019
This was really boring, over dramatic episode almost nothing happened excpet on the end. Way too over dramatic Scully illness, Mulder been prosecuted for a murder. Terrible start in the beginning of Season 5. Am I the only one that dosen't like this episode? Redux II treats Samantha in the same way that it treats the prospect of answers to the show's central mysteries. The Redux trilogy is a flawed and convoluted beast. There is a sense that the mythology is growing a little too large and convoluted for its own good, as the writing staff try to balance everything heading into the feature film. To me this was a dissapointing episode I did not care about Scully's illness or her cancer or her stupid family! Boring as hell, my least favorite episode in fifth season even "The X-Files: Fight the Future" was MILES way better movie than this episode.
hard to believe the series survived this dreary set of episodes
rejackson-370776 July 2019
Pointless conspiracies nested over and over that never get resolved, No fun moments like you get in the episodes that are not completely buried in the personal lives of Mulder and Scully. Dragging out Scully's disease, slow, slow, slower, but you know all along that she will not die. I think they wanted to prove their dramatic acting skills but these episodes (end of season 4 and start of season 5) ; Redux and Redux II, fail miserably. Just the music is a terminal downer.
This is the period when I stopped watching the broadcast episodes.
This is the period when I stopped watching the broadcast episodes.
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