Television show The X-Files premiered on September 10, 1993. It was our first taste of the chemistry between Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. By the time it had finished with television on May 19, 2002, TV Guide had called it the second greatest cult television show (after Star Trek) of all time!
It's hard to put a finger on why the series, starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, became as huge as they did. It could be the timing -- it fit right in with a nation’s distrust of governance -- or the content, which focused on everything from conspiracy theories to extraterrestrial life. Or, then again, it could just be the fact that both actors were very good together.
Whatever the reason, something definitely clicked. The X-Files was nominated for a staggering 141 awards, and won 61 individual awards including the Golden Globes, Emmys and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Go, re-live the action on DVD.
Text: Preetee Brahmbhatt | In the picture: A still from The X Files: I Want to Believe
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