One of the longest-running science fiction series in network television history, "X-Files" centers on a team of FBI special agents who investigate mind-bending cases. The government, however, is convinced that these reports are all bunk. Conspiracy theorist Fox Mulder is played by David Duchovny, while realist Dana Scully is played by Gillian Anderson. Executive producer Chris Carter creates the series.
Influence of Twin Peaks
The cult series Twin Peaks has had a mighty impact on the television landscape. It has inspired shows as diverse as The X-files, True Detective, and the forthcoming Mare of Easttown. Twin Peaks has also inspired many other shows, from 'Peyton Place' to the X-Files. But the show is not just an influence on television: its mythology also extends to other media, including novels, audiocassettes, and films.
As an example, Twin Peaks's characters and plots often mirror Laura Palmer's investigations. Despite its relatively short run time, it looms over many episodes of the X-Files, and the first episodes of the show often begin with an investigation into the murder of Laura Palmer. While the show's main characters have instant chemistry, the episodes also have a good first dry run. It also has something strange going on in the woods.
Twin Peaks has also influenced the show's setting. The town, like the show's, is often set in a small town. A town filled with weirdos and strange happenings, as in the case of Laura Palmer's murder, is a prime example. The town is an iconic part of the show and has been replicated by many TV shows, including Happy Town. In addition to Twin Peaks, many shows have drawn inspiration from Twin Peaks, and are still playing with this idea.
Influence of Kolchak
The influence of Kolchak on X-file's premise is undeniable. The Night Stalker was one of the most memorable episodes of the X-files. With a monster of the week, this series injected macabre mystery into an otherwise lighthearted comedy. Kolchak's work was so influential that Chris Carter openly credited him as a primary influence.
As a guest star, Karl Kolchak drew upon a variety of textual sources to shape his character. Producers reinterpreted his role, adding new narratives, genres, and discourses. The series also incorporated external social narratives, economic discourses, and fandom discourses. The result is a series that is able to transcend its origins as a commercial failure while simultaneously reinforcing its narrative structure.
The Night Stalker landed in the airwaves a year after the original Night Strangler. It attracted so many viewers, ABC considered making a TV movie based on it. This unproduced Kolchak trilogy script sent a reporter to Hawaii to investigate an alien invasion plot. It featured android replicas. However, the horror legend Richard Matheson was skeptical of the series and did not approve of it. The series' title was changed after only a few episodes.
