Originally posted by Theimmortaljedi
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I only recently started watching scifi. I love stargate, and Battle star, I also like shows like dark angel, ANgel, and buffy and charmed. Why would some one like the x-files? Is it just the alien of the week or is there people development? Any good websites for newbeis? thanks
That said though, yes, there is a hell of a lot of character development for both of the lead characters as well as a number of the supporting cast. There are a good number of duds in the first season (obviously they didn't know if they were being picked up for a second go), but then the ball really starts rolling.
There's a significant number of monster-of-the-week episodes, with a far smaller number of mytharc episodes scattered between. I guess it's a lot like SG1 in that respect, there can be an offhand comment made in a one-off episode that won't adversely affect the casual viewer, but it'll mean something to someone following the series.
Another aspect I can't say enough good things about is the show's comedy episodes. They're not out-and-out comedy, mostly a lot of dark humour. Great stuff, honestly. It's such a spooky paranormal show in general and then every so often you get an episode where you're just killing yourself laughing
- "Things will not calm down, Daniel Jackson, they will in fact calm up!" 
- "I hope you like Guinness Sir, I find it a refreshing alternative to... food" 
- "I'm Beginning to regret staying up late to watch "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigalo" last night... Check that, i regretted it almost immediately" 
Why would I be posting at GateWorld if I didn't like SG? 
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