This episode is the eighth episode of the fifth season. The character of Robert Patrick Modell, or Pusher, was brought back beautifully in this episode, "Kitsunegari." Modell originally appeared in the third season episode "Pusher," which ended in Modellbeing shot in the head by Mulder causing him to go into a coma. Bringing back a character from an episode that aired two years ago (February 23, 1996) is a difficult tast; one which was executed with ease in this case. Viewers finally, after five years of watching the show, learn that Agent Mulder's mother's name is Teena. It is my opinion that the stand-off scene at the end between Mulder, Linda Bowman, and Scully was very inventive. It was also very moving. It was so hard for me to see Scully lying in a pool of her own blood dead...it still is when I watch the tape of it. Even when I know that in 'reality' it it Linda Bowman lying there, who just is appearing as Scully, it is still heart-breaking to see.
Below, are a few quotes from the episode and the ratings submitted by XFEOS members. They are followed with the comments and opinions on "Kitsunegari".
Mulder: "This is all that you need to know. Do not trust this man. Do not talk to him or engage in conversation. Even if he is unarmed, approach him only with extreme caution and then only with adequate backup."
US Marshall: "So what's 'adequate backup'?"
Mulder: "Adequate backup? Every cop you can lay your hands on."
Scully: "Mulder? What if Modell plans to pick up where he left off? Where does that leave you? You were his prime target. Should you even be heading this investigation?"
Mulder: "As opposed to what? What's your point?"
Scully: "That it's exactly what he want. That once again, you're playing his game."
Detective examining Japanese writing: "It looks to be 'kitsunegari', fox hunt."
Scully: "Fox Mulder."
Mulder: "Well, that's a little on the nose. Don't you think?"
Mulder: "[Linda] killed Nathan Bowman."
Scully: "What?"
Mulder: "Modell was there, but for some other reason. She killed her husband."
Skinner: "Agent Mulder, why would she..."
Mulder: "Wait a minute, just hear me out. Her husband's 'brush with greatness'? She doesn't want to 'paint him as being impulsive'? Who the hell talks like that?"
Scully: "You tell me."
Mulder: "She was waiving it under our noses. She was playing with us. Modell told me, he warned me not to play the game. I think that it was her game that he's talking about."
Skinner: "Modell told you?"
Scully: "Mulder, no. I'm sorry. You said it yourself. You said 'don't listen to Modell. Don't trust him.' But you've done both."
Scully: "That's one hell of a plan, Mulder. A serial killer makes us believe that he's guilty, in turn diverting suspicion away from the real estate lady? Well, he had me going."
Scully: "Mulder, talking to him has already done you enough harm."
Mulder: "Ok, look. You do me a favor, Scully. You give me a call when you think I've come to my senses."
Scully: "Mulder?"
Mulder: "Scully, what are you doing here?"
Scully: "You were right about her, Mulder." She points her gun at him.
Mulder: "Scully..."
Scully: "She's making me do this." She cocks the gun.
Mulder: "Where is she?"
Scully: "She's here. Mulder, make her stop. I can't help myself."
Mulder: "Linda Bowman!"
Scully: "Mulder, make her stop!"
Mulder: "Show yourself!"
Scully: "Mulder!" She points the gun at her head.
Mulder: "No!"
There is a gunshot and Scully falls to the floor, unconsious. Mulder runs over to her. Linda Bowman comes up from behind him. He takes Scully's gun, pointing it at her.
Mulder: "I'm going to kill you."
Bowman: "Don't listen to her, Mulder."
Mulder: "What?"
Bowman: "It's me, Scully. You were right about her. Linda Bowman is pushing you."
Mulder: "What are you talking about?"
Bowman: "I'm Scully. Linda's right behind you, she's telling you I'm her." Mulder looks behind him and sees Scully laying in a pool of blood.
Mulder: "You killed her!"
Bowman: "Mulder, I'm scully. I'm not dead. She wants you to shoot me. She knows you'll never forgive yourself."
Mulder: "Shut up!"
Bowman: "Listen to me!"
Mulder: "Shut up!"
Bowman: "Your mother is Teena. Your sister is Samantha."
Mulder: "Shut up!"
Bowman: "Modell warned you. Don't play her game."
In the backgroung, Scully gets up behind Mulder. Bowman shoots her. Mulder turns around and looks at the body. He then turns back to Bowman and sees that it is really Scully.
Skinner: "Nobody could have figured this out but you. You knew that it was Linda Bowman and not Modell. You were way ahead of me."
Mulder: "I almost killed my partner."
Skinner: "Mulder, despite that. You prevailed. You won her game."
Mulder: "Then how come I feel like I lost."
Average Rating 8.6
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Jamie C....................8
Eileen A...................7
Eric R.....................6
Julie C....................6
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