Conduit.Written by Alex Gonsa And Howard Gordon. Directed by Daniel Sockheim.
Original Airdate: October 1, 1993
It's quite difficult to review a series like this. So far, out of the four episodes I've looked at so far, all have recieved positive reviews on this site. What I do not want to do is come off as some X-Files worshipping fanboy, who won't hear a word against the show. But that's not so. Okay, I might worship it a little. I might be a fan boy, but I'm not under the misconception that this series is perfect. It's just that these first four episodes are really, really good. Now that I've got that out of the way, on we go with Conduit.
This one is very much a Mulder story - the plot drawing obvious parallels between his life and current events within another family. As I've said, of the two main characters I identify more with Mulder, so stories focusing on him are always going to have an edge.
Whilst we have known for quite some time what is driving Mulder this is the first time it is dealt with in depth. We see why he is so determined in his quest, why the ridicule which is piled upon him runs so easily off of his back and why he cannot give up on this case in particular. It really delves into his driven nature, and that's a very important part of the series.
The story itself is interesting, raising real questions as to whether or not this case is really an X-File or just another tragic, but very human story. All through the story Mulder is determined that there is an extra-terrestrial presence in the case, and there is evidence that such is true - but it's also very much possible that the girl has simply run away. The theories range from Abduction to murder, and it's nice to see the ambiguity at work.
The climax is pretty amazing. It's the first episode that doesn't offer an inarguably supernatural climax. I like it, I like the idea that Mulder, in his quest, will be sucked into events that aren't necessary Supernatural due to his own mission and paranoia. Of course, I'm convinced something ET was going on.
One last thing - the final scene is utterly heartbreaking. Duchovny really makes you feel his pain there, his loss. Utterly magnificent. Excellent work.
October 3rd. Day Three of The X-Files Diaries.
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