Episode 29: Duane Barry & Ascension (and Steve Railsback, who always starts...at eleven)

It's the first of the X-Files "epics," but it won't be the last.

The writers had to figure out creative ways to incorporate Gillian Anderson's pregnancy into the schedule (and, yes, the narrative) of Season 2. But, Daniel and I argue, this worked in their favor ultimately. It forced them to come up with some intriguing wrinkles - like shutting down The X-Files and separating Mulder and Scully, for a while... Leading to this climactic story event that results in a rather exciting two-part thriller.

We talk about good serialized storytelling and great acting - in particular from special guest star Steve Railsback.

We talk about the improbability of Alex Krycek's weird approach to sabotage.

We talk about a bunch of stuff in this meaty episode.

Dig in.

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