I’ve been delving into the popular sci-fi series The X-Files for a while now, making many attempts and failures to engage with its first season. Since summer, I’ve been weaving in and out through the series’ various episodes, trying to piece the gigantic enterprise together. It may seem strange for me to go back and recap an over two decades old television show, in some ways that type of thing is what the blog was built for. Join me this week as I review/recap the David Nutter directed and Glen Morgan and James Wong written thirteenth episode. (Notes can be read here!)
After “Fire” I’m glad we got a good one again. “Beyond the Sea” is notable mainly because it’s the first episode in the show that makes Scully the main character and puts Mulder in the background. Usually it’s the other way around, or even better, they share the spotlight. Here we get some insights into Scully’s character and what she stands for and believes in, as well as a really chilling story.
Read more: The X-Files S1, E13: “Beyond the Sea” | The Soul of the Plot
