Summary
During its original nine-year run on Fox,The X-Fileswas no stranger to pushing boundaries.
But no episode can lay claim to the impact of the fourth season’s second episode.
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Two F.B.I.
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What Is the ‘X-Files’ Episode “Home” About?
“Home” takes viewers on a disturbingly wild ride that subverts the idyllic exterior of small-town living.
But after “Home” premiered and was viewed by millions, a firestorm of controversy erupted.
Two F.B.I. Agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained, while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.
How Did ‘The X-Files’ Writers Come Up With the Idea for “Home”?
They said, ‘Hey, we got something to show you.’
It just seemed like such a horrifying situation, and Id been trying to use it."
The episode’s use ofJohnny Mathis' “Wonderful!
was also something the writers were looking to incorporate into a horror story.
Morgan said of the tune, “I personally find sweet melodic pop songs creepy.
It has nothing to do with the words.
It is the orchestration and that odd lonely whistle that disturbs me.”
What Was the Reaction to This Controversial ‘X-Files’ Episode?
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After a screening for connection executives,the feedback from some was less than stellar.
Wong said during theNew York Times interview, “I remember getting a call from a producer.
He goes, ‘You guys are sick!’
I thought, ‘What is he talking about?’
I thought we had done more extreme stuff.”
Morgan agreed, recalling the episode’s legacy, “Jim and I are both surprised at the reaction.
I dont know if anyone would remember it if it wasnt kind of banned.
It took on this kind of legend.”
The most heart-breaking episode of the show’s run is also one of its most optimistic.
Consider yourself warned.”
It would be the first and only time an episode of the series received such a rating.
The X-Filesis available to stream on Hulu in the U.S.
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