So a small caveat before we begin: I’ve never seen an episode of the original “X-Files.” But I have seen both movies, which is either a good thing (the first one) or a bad one (the sequel) depending on whether you stopped after the original.
Still, the question remains: “Is the reboot enjoyable for relatively-new fans to the world of Mulder and Scully?” I can say I had a good time with it. And I think it’s relatively easy for those non-familiar with the original to follow along.
The first episode is an elaborate bit of conspiracy theater that combines the classic X-Files alien mythology with government evil. But there seems to be a slight twist as the aliens are actually a benevolent force and it’s the government (combined with a secret cabal of global elites) that are the big evildoers this mini-season. The second episode is less intellectually rich, but much better dramatically as we see a monster-of-the-week episode overlap into the larger plot of the season. Extra points for the eery scene of a kid breathing underwater. And hang-dog David Duchnovy is appealingly laidback. Grade for First Two Episodes: B+
Gosh, I hope so. WE need the Xfiles.
Loved the xfiles and I hope it comes back to a new generation of fans.