Marty Glenn, a young blond woman is the prime suspect in a murder case, Mulder believes she has special capabilities.
A cracking episode, it feels like a real change in tone and direction after the recent run. Once again I am in awe of the variety that Series Five had. As a story, there are many better ones in The X Files archives, but there is one thing that does set this one apart, and elevate it somewhat, I'll come on to that in a bit.
There are definitely a few vibes here of earlier episode Oubliette from Series 3, but I'd argue that this one is the better episode.
Lili Taylor delivers an absolute knockout performance here as Marty. It is in fact one of the best guest performances I think I've ever seen on the show.
I like that Marty is a bit grumpy, a bit irascible, at the time anyone with a disability was often shown in a sympathetic light, there's not a hint of that about Marty.
A great episode, one fans will love, one that will also intrigue and entertain the casual viewer.
9/10.
A cracking episode, it feels like a real change in tone and direction after the recent run. Once again I am in awe of the variety that Series Five had. As a story, there are many better ones in The X Files archives, but there is one thing that does set this one apart, and elevate it somewhat, I'll come on to that in a bit.
There are definitely a few vibes here of earlier episode Oubliette from Series 3, but I'd argue that this one is the better episode.
Lili Taylor delivers an absolute knockout performance here as Marty. It is in fact one of the best guest performances I think I've ever seen on the show.
I like that Marty is a bit grumpy, a bit irascible, at the time anyone with a disability was often shown in a sympathetic light, there's not a hint of that about Marty.
A great episode, one fans will love, one that will also intrigue and entertain the casual viewer.
9/10.