We get our first really shitty episode of The X-Files with “Space”, which appears to be a rejected script for The Outer Limits. Then in “Fallen Angel”, Mulder and Scully revisit the alien menace.
Tuning In Episode 38: The X-Files, Space/Fallen Angel
Tuning In Episode 37: The X-Files, Ghost in the Machine/Ice
“Ghost in the Machine” tells the story of a rogue artificial intelligence that decides the best way to elude capture is to murder a bunch of people. “Ice” tells the story of a rogue organism that decides the best way to elude capture is to murder a bunch of people. Why is The X-Files so interested in murder?
Tuning In Episode 36: The X-Files, The Jersey Devil/Shadows
The X-Files vists Richard’s home state in “The Jersey Devil”, and it’s a horrible place filled with police corruption and murder. Then in “Shadows”, the ghost of a dead CEO may be exacting revenge on terrorists. Well, that’s one way to solve that problem.
Tuning In Episode 35: The X-Files, Squeeze/Conduit
This week on Tuning In, Richard has a shocking opinion about “Squeeze”, and both of your hosts don’t quite know what to make of “Conduit”. Sounds about right for The X-Files, really.
Tuning In Episode 34: The X-Files, Pilot/Deep Throat
Yep, you read that right: Eric Brasure and Richard Goodness are doing The X-Files! Eric is a longtime fan, and Richard has only ever seen a handful of episodes. Hmm… that sounds familiar. Will Richard appreciate the show on its level? Will Eric be able to hold it together during mythology episodes? Is… the truth out there?
If “Pilot” and “Deep Throat” are any indication, the answer may just be “yes”. So strap in and join us for our journey through The X-Files.
Tuning In Episode 33: United States of Tara, Crunchy Ice/The Good Parts
Tara tries to make a sudden exit in “Crunchy Ice”, and the series comes to a conclusion in “The Good Parts”, where nothing is resolved and everyone is in a good place, regardless. Plus! What’s next for Tuning in?
Tuning In Episode 32: United States of Tara, Bryce Will Play/Train Wreck
The existence of Tara’s new alter comes out violently in “Bryce Will Play”. Then, in “Train Wreck”, the violence continues with the abrupt exit of a recurring character.
Tuning In Episode 31: United States of Tara, The Electrifying & Magnanimous Return of Beaverlamp/Chicken ‘n’ Corn
Everyone gets disappointed in the “The Electrifying & Magnanimous Return of Beaverlamp”, but no one is more disappointed than us (by these episodes titles.) Then, in “Chicken ‘n’ Corn”, a new development with Tara’s alters terrifies and disturbs her.
Tuning In Episode 30: United States of Tara, Dr. Hatteras’ Miracle Elixir/The Road to Hell Is Paved with Breast Intentions
More secrets are uncovered in “Dr. Hatteras’ Miracle Elixir”, and then in “The Road to Hell Is Paved with Breast Intentions”, Tara’s deal with her alters seems to be working! Plus! These episodes titles sure are awful, aren’t they?
Tuning In Episode 29: United States of Tara, The Full Fuck You Finger/Wheels
We meet Max’s mother in “The Full Fuck You Finger”, as financial circumstances have forced the family to make some changes. Then, in “Wheels”, Charmaine makes a difficult decision.