‘The X-Files’ closes out another mythology 2-parter by ultimately failing to contribute to the overall mythology it claims to promote in ‘Max.’
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Review: ‘SNL’ Keeps It Political in Premiere
Miley Cyrus led Saturday Night Live in its 41st season premiere. Yet, thanks to an uneven episode, it was Hillary Clinton’s much-discussed appearance that had people talking.
X-Files Flashback: ‘Tempus Fugit’
A return to the central mythology, ‘Tempus Fugit’ offers an incredibly dense storyline that can be difficult to piece together.
X-Files Flashback: ‘Unrequited’
Technically not a mythology episode, ‘Unrequited’ follows some of the same territory as the main villain is one that comes from within, the U.S. Government.
X-Files Flashback: ‘Kaddish’
‘Kaddish’ is an ultimately touching monster-of-the-week story that needed more running time to drive home its better qualities.
X-Files Flashback: ‘Memento Mori’
In ‘Memento Mori,’ Scully faces an uphill battle against a rare and difficult to cure cancer as Mulder races to find a cure in unconventional ways.
Review: Comedy Central’s ‘Review’ Is the ‘Breaking Bad’ of Comedy
The second season of Comedy Central’s brilliant Review comes to a close tonight at 10pm. Don’t know it? ADTV’s Megan McLachlan thinks you should, particularly if you know Walter White.
X-Files Flashback: ‘Never Again’
Discouraged with her life and career, Scully goes on an adventure on her own in ‘Never Again.’ The deepening of Scully’s character is a breath of fresh air.
X-Files Flashback: ‘Leonard Betts’
‘Leonard Betts’ is an unexpectedly brilliant episode, one that gives a complex and multi-faceted monster while setting up a huge character arc for Gillian Anderson.
Review: ‘Quantico’ Star Outshines Pilot
Sort of a How to Get Away with Terrorism, ABC’s Quantico features a dazzling star turn by Priyanka Chopra in a drama that starts with a bang and ultimately fails to deliver satisfactorily.