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Focused lightning bolts, stigmata, possession, and ancient curses become secondary in Season 3 of The X-Files as more episodes are devoted to pursuing the increasingly complex story threads. "The Blessing Way" is an explosive start, introducing the Syndicate's well-manicured man (John Neville), while Scully's sister Melissa is shot and Mulder experiences Twin-Peaks-like prophetic visions. We learn of medical records of millions, including Scully, who have been experimented upon ("Paper Clip"): the fast-paced train-bound two-parter "Nisei" and "731" suggests the experiments are about alien hybridisation. Krycek turns out to be hosting an alien in the next double-act, "Piper Maru" and "Apocrypha", in which Skinner is shot by Melissa's killer. Two great one-offs outside the arc are "Clyde Bruckman's "Final Repose", a bittersweet tale of foreseeing death (featuring an Emmy-winning performance from Peter Boyle) and Jose Chung's " From Outer Space", a spoof of alien conspiracy theories through an author's investigations into abductees. --Paul Tonks
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All twenty four episodes from the third season of the X Files in the correct order (unlike the BBC airing of the stories). The season kicks off with the concluding parts of the cliffhanger from the previous year and continues with stories of reincarnation, witches, astral projection and the 'mythology' shows - the underlying conspiracy story arc - 'The Blessing Way', 'Paper Clip', 'Nisei', '731', 'Piper Maru', 'Apocrypha', 'Wet Wired' and cliffhanging season finale 'Talitha Cumi'.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Ixi Books
Format:DVD
Definately the best season of any TV show in existence. And you want to talk conspiracy theory. There are a load of two parters to bring the idea of extra-terrestrial life right home. "The Blessing Way" and "Paper Clip" are absolutely brilliant as they conclude the three parter that was started with Season 2's finale "Anasazi". Skinner gets more involved in this season and we see other conspiracy episodes such as "Nisei", "731", "Piper Maru", "Apocrypha" and "Talitha Cumi". But also it has several brilliant stand alone episodes such as "Jose Chung's From Outer Space", "Quagmire", "War of the Coprophages" and "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" (which has a brilliant performance by the actor who plays Clyde Bruckman). This season is one for people who have seen Seasons 1 and 2 but you really don't have to have as everything is pretty much explained to you (if you know at least about Scully's abduction in season 2). Buy this box set and you won't be able to wait for Season 4!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By JD
Format:DVD
The X-Files really found its footing with the onset of its second season & saw an almost doubling in viewing figures between the end of season 1 and the start of seaosn 2.
Despite now being 8 years old these episodes are as impressive now as they were watching them on tv, first time round. Every episode is clever, slick, imagenative and slightly creepy (or very creepy in the cases of: 'Die Hand Die Verletz' and 'The Calusari').
Highlights from season 2 include:
Duane Barry (for which Chris Carter was emmy nominated for outstanding writing)
One Breath (which sees Scully's return after her abduction)
Red Museum,
Fresh Bones,
Humbug (in my opinion 1 of the few comedic episodes that actually works),
F. Emasculata (gross but brilliant),
Our Town (it'll put you off chicken for sure),
& the best season finalé of the entire 9 seasons - Anasazi.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This DVD box set is an excellent way to enjoy Season 2 of the X-Files in the correct episode order and with many extras such as deleted scenes. To me, this is the series when the format really began to work. The characters of Mulder and Scully were fully developed and the supporting cast were firmly in place.
It does take nearly 19 hours to watch all 25 episodes on these 7 discs in one sitting and so I guess it will only be true X-philes who will have the staying power to watch in this way. I recommend watching one or two episodes at once and take time to view the special features and play the DVD-ROM game on disc 7.
I look forward to the release of season 3 which is equally as good in the near future.
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best of the best of the best !!!
Well , the first ever x files episode I saw was season 1 fire on weird night , which was one of the best nights I have had .I then saw some remaining episodes on tv of season 1 . Read more
Published 8 months ago by davidinator
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Season 3: A strong series
1995/1996's 3rd season of The X-Files took the series from strength to strength. The quality of storylines remained high amongst plots that were made up of a mixture of one-off... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2011 by LXIX
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Great value
I have most of the x files on video which after a number of years have degraded in quality so I decided to make the exchange to DVD. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by Mr. G. Finch
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Christmas made easy
Purchased this DVD box set as a christmas present, and it arrived in more than time for the main event, and made someones day - lemme tell you! Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2010 by Mr. P. S. T. Gill
5.0 out of 5 stars
X marks the spot ... again !
Your thought's of "where do we go next ?" after the closing-down of the X-files in series 1 is instantly re-ignited with the quite excellent opening show entitled 'Little Green... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2004 by J. K. Buckley
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Simply Iconic
By the time season 3 came along the X Files was a smash hit, it had really found its creative stride and this season was, in my opinion, the best. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2004 by "onieuropean2004"
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Where it really began
Season 2 is where The X Files really began. As good as season 1 was, and it was very, very good, Season 2 marked the true begging of The X Files as we know it. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2004 by Philip Hyland
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The Best of the Best
Season three is The X Files at it's best. After the brilliant season one and two seasons under it's belt and now recognised by fans and critics as the greatest show on television... Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2003 by Philip Hyland
5.0 out of 5 stars
The greatest Season of the greatest show!
Never was there a show better developed than the X-files and when it came to season three it was a major hit. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2003 by P. Boer
5.0 out of 5 stars
The X-Files at its peak
The second season of the X-files marks the perfect combination of the continued mythology episodes and the individual investigations, by consistently delivering original,... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2003 by "higogs"
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