The X-Files - The Complete Second Season (Slim Set)

There are some really quality stand alones in Season 2 with "Aubrey" being my favorite. I've also always liked "Humbug," which is quite humorous. Also, "Irresistible" is a must see, as there is a sequel in Season 7, "Orison." The actor who played Donny Pfaster (sp?) really stole the show out from under the leads. It's such a great episode for Scully's character. Some fans may not like the fact that Mulder and Scully have not grown into their relationship fully. There is not nearly as much sexual tension and jokes towards that end as in later episodes.

As far as mythology, this season is like a good refresher course. It's much easier to understand, seeing as the mythology gets much too convoluted and drawn out towards the end of the series. Even some of the stand alones relate to the mythology, which rarely happened in later seasons. I think the mythology and alien conspiracy are the anchors of this season; other seasons seem to concentrate on developing Mulder and Scully's relationship.

Season 2 improves on the first season and gets a little more specific with what it tries to accomplish. It brings more character development into the mix, bringing in Krycek, X, and a more developed Cigarette Smoking Man than we saw in Season 1. It also surprised us with Scully's short-lived abduction during the amazing Duane Barry 2-parter, a first for the series at the time. This season also introduced early on the hilarious comedy episodes (Humbug) as opposed to mythology or stand-alone episodes. As with Season 1, the episodes here are generally very entertaining and keep you watching with a few exceptions as always (Die Hand die Verletzt, The Calusari, etc.), but as with the earlier episodes, the good ones overpower the bad ones. As with Season 1 the extras mainly consist of deleted scenes, special effects clips, and international clips. Not great, but not bad. You should be purchasing this at its budget price to see the episodes, that's the whole point. If one more disc is that important, than you'll have to shell out over $100 most likely to get it.

Notably Good Episodes:
Little Green Men
The Host
Duane Barry (1)
Ascension (2)
Firewalker
Colony (1)
End Game (2)
Dod Kalm
Humbug
F.Emasculata
Anasazi (1)

If you enjoyed the first season, there's even more to enjoy here as it is an improvement. Recommended.

I have known about the X-Files from the comic "Foxtrot". The End.
Thats my exposure to the X-Files...Until recently. We rented the 3rd season, I saw the first two, they werent great. Then I saw one called, "D.P.O" or something and I was HOOKED. This is the 2nd season, and I still have to see the last parts, but Ive seen most. I will now review what I have seen so far. *Deep Breath* Here goes...
The X-Files is, little doubt, a warped "Twilight Zone". I LOVE IT. The range of things goes on and on and...I dont know where to go! It can go from the classic U.F.O. abductions, to crazed killers who inhabit their daughters, to satanic rituals. Although, to tell ya the truth, I'm not all that warm to anything satan. But, it's ok. The one with this particular subject is confusing, a bit. I didnt quite understand the ending, unfortunately. But it was bizarre. All I have to say about this episode is: My intrest in dissection is somewhat deaddend.
And finally, FLUKE-MAN!! NANANANANANANANANANANANANANANA FLUKE MANNNNNNNNN!!! Sorry. Had to do that. Teh ebil fluke man is most likely a fan favorite, but due to the recent-ness of my exposure to this series, I wouldnt know. The fluke man looks like Gollum met a Vampire and...Yeah. Excellent.

Over all, what I have seen is Top Notch. Mulder can be a bit flat, but is still a bit like me, Scully belongs to Skeptics Anonymous, but great. When I rent the rest of the 2nd season, a moment I anticipate, I'm 100% sure it will be AWESOME. Well, good day!

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I never got the chance to see the X Files when it aired originally. I tuned into it when it first aired in syndication on TNT around the 4th season and didn't think too much of it at first due to the silly stand alone episodes. I began watching it again a few months later and got caught up in it. Subsequently I ended up buying every season and paying top dollar for each. I was rather dismayed when the entire collection dropped dramatically in price a little more than 6 months later. That said, I don't regret having the complete X-Files collection as part of my DVD library. Everything about this series, from concept to elaborate sets and special effects was extraordinary. The conspiracy story line was done well enough to cause even a skeptic to question some things. A number of the paranormal episodes were astounding while some other episodes were absolutely hysterical. Some say it ran 2 seasons too long but the acting and scripts were even better after David Duchovny's departure. Robert Patrick and Annabeth Gish's characters were a welcomed relief from the chronic tears of Gillian Anderson and mobid demeanor of David Duchovny for many fans of the show. The 2-part finale was a bit disappointing and it's difficult to tell if that was the fault of the writing team or David Duchovny's lack of interest in the project. Either way it's a piece of perfectly executed, mega budget, TV history and it shows in every episode.

Just as good as the first season, keeps you at the edge of your seat.