Folie a Deux

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"Sleep tight. Dont let the bed bugs bite. 'Folie a Deux' a Parisian twist of double madness is aided by stick to the wall special effects and an interesting concept. Where else would a migrating bug alien work than in an easy to aquire series of telemarketing hives where workers toil insect like in their cubicles/chambers and microphones become feelers or encisors? I'm sure many people who work telemarketing jobs feel as if the life force is sucked out of their co-workers on a daily basis. That these same co-workers do not know their dead. I'm not sure if you could even call this story fiction, an effective metaphor maybe, a creepy one. Excellent acting is evident in Anderson's facial expressions, subtle movements that add much to the depth of her character, a depth which helps create interest in the story, and in the main character Scully's complex motivations. Duchovny is also excellent, low key and subtle in his approach to Mulder's ordeal, adding a level of realism to the supernatural events. The scene where Scully comes to Mulder's aid in the hospital room was well done. The dramatic build up of Mulder being helpless in a hospital bed, at the the mercy of encroaching death is also something with which many people out there can relate, sadly enough. Insects make excellent symbols of death. They provoke mystery and horror, both of which are commodities frighteningly non-existent on boring television today. This being basically, a capable horror tale, makes one realize that the X-Files is one of the few outlets for thought provoking horror out there, and makes one appreciate that aspect of the show. The way the bug thing made a leap through the window after being shot was chilling and effectively enacted by the X-Files special effects team. Death and telemarketing - this story, the product of a writers most probable word processor retaliation for enduring what must have been a very bad day, is enough, in it's implications, to frighten anyone into jittering like a beetle. "
-Michael B.-

"What a freaky episode! I liked it. Maybe I'm wierd, but I like almost all the X-Files episodes, some more than others and some less. Anyhow, this was different and creative. It did remind me of the movie "They Live," though, except you didn't need special glasses to 'see' the creatures. It would have been nice to have an explaination of where the creatures came from and all that kind of stuff, but TOO perfect, TOO neatly tied up and knowing everything there is to know isn't X-Files (or life for that matter). I believe 'seeing' the creatures is sort of like looking at one of those 'Magic Eye' pictures. Not everyone can see the 3-D image, some see it right away with no problems, some learn to see, and still others learn but forget or refuse to see (could Skinner be like the later group?). Poor Skinner, he walks such a narrow tightrope. I imagine he's in a sort of mental prison...knowing so much yet, I'm sure, going against his conscience for the well being of others and our country. And you know he's just going to explode one day and let all his feelings, frustration, and anger out. You can tell he works hard to keep in control of all those things. I think Skinner is wonderful and not appreciated like he should be (like a parent who does whatever is best for their children even if that means loving them enough to allow the children to hate them for misunderstood reasons). But for now, I guess things must be just the way they're going. Perhaps the ending of 'Folie a Deux' leaves open the chance of a second episode that would have some explainations to some of the questions that this episode created."
-Karen V.-

"First and foremost, I know all of you saw the previews for the movie, and I'd just like to say to all the shippers out there: Whatever you think you saw, you didn't. I will put my trust in CC, if he said no sexual relationship then he means it. On to the episode, I mentioned in my last review that I was running out of words to describe my devotion, and it still stands. Absolutly great, it was even a little scary for once, something I've been looking forward to for a long time. I wish Scully were in it more though. It was great seeing how worried she was of Mulder throughout the episode, and of coarse I loved it when Mulder said, you are my one in 5 billion, and the next shot we see is with Scully with that corpse again. Oh speaking of which, it was funny how Scully obviously looked at it (the corpse) and then called Mulder, the other medical docter said death somewhere 48 hours ago, and Scully turns back and says, oh no, it was sometime yesterday. Duh, she is a medical docter, she could have noticed for herself that it looked like a dehydrated colliflower. I wish I could have gotten a closer look at the bug/monster thing. I loved it when it was coming into Mulder's room and he just looked terrified. Would have gotten a ten but again, I wish Scully had been in it more."
-Eileen A.-

"What an excellent episode!! After a string of so-so episodes, this was certainly welcome, and as usual, Vince Gilligan nailed it!! Great Scully/Mulder interaction. I especially liked the "one in five billion" line. I also liked psych. ward Mulder and "Five years, Scully. You should have seen this coming." LOL! Creepy effects, too!! That thing was scary!! Great Skinner, too. Great episode all-around! "
-Kristin P.-

"This is a kick bumm episode. I very much enjoyed the whole invisible bug thing, that was cool. The beginning with the hostage situation kinda reminded me of Duane Barry too much. The rest of it was wonderful. I LOVE how Mulder and Scully are starting to be Mulder and Scully again, not just some weirdo psycho strangers who share a basement office."
-Jenny T.-

"This episode wasn't that great. But it showed how Mulder really relies on Scully and her support. I was happy to see Mulder in a mental institution. Finaly!"
-Ula B.-

"'It's Here!' This was a very cool episode. The effects were awesome, and the plot was really twisted. (Mulder isn't really a hero though)"
-Kelli K.-

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