The 18-49 demo is what gives the Network heads their gauge on how a show is doing. Unless Chris Carter abandons the original Seasons 1-9 formula this may not see Season 12. In 1993 the pilot introduced us to our beloved Mulder and Scully. Episode 2 "Deep Throat" gave us the alien conspiracy. Episode 3 started the formula I like to call the "filler" Episodes. The patience of that generation before to wait for another alien themed episode was greater than today. I must admit in my "Old Age" (LOL Again) 63 years young that my patience level with filler Ep's is not what it was. There is too much TV out there to watch. In 1993 it was not until Episode 17 till we really touched back on the alien takeover. That's too long for today's 18-49's. Episode #10 to get back to the William part of the saga. Toooooooo LoooooongChris, "Scrap That"!Bring back the other two agents from season ten. Give them the "filler" Ep's. Then every week Mulder and Scully can focus on CSM and the conspiracy. If this is not done soon, I'm afraid a big Red circle with a red bar through the center will be over the X-Files. The 6 Rating only is for season 11. Chris make it a 10 please.

Looking forward to Sully's death in the final episode. She thinks she's better than the series and the male actors who worked harder and are paid for the harder work they've done. David might have to say one thing to impress the media, but the truth is his career and track record is MUCH longer than Gillian's, and her high and mighty ego is what got her character killed. Good riddance. Ignorant fear-men, not see this (truth) Hoping for a renewed season, Anderson free!

I loved the original series ! It was one of the best show ever made. When I heard about a new season I was really happy ! But......huge disappointment ! Is like the budget is my monthly payment and the people who are writing the script are amateurs......the 10th season was very bad.....this last one is horrible.....I watched the first 3 episodes and thats it ! I cannot anymore. And like the poor script it was not enought , they feel the need to imput some politics in it....some private agencies (with headquarter in Moscow) with russian employees are leading the FBI and the head of these agencies is at the White House.....really ????? I'm not an US citizen, so I'm not involve in the US internal politic, but........really ? There is any hope for improvment ? "I want to belive", but with these writers and directors, I dont think so.....Bottom line, do not watch the last two seasons....keep in mind the first beautiful 9 !

I grew up with the x-files before the proliferation of the internet and the massive expansion of conspiracy culture online. The original series (first 9) was great, in part because it had the feeling of a cult show. It referenced and acknowledged it's influences... The Outer Limits, The Twilight Zone, Twin Peaks etc and the direction style was in keeping with that. It gave tantalizing glimpses into the black budget world of the deep state and covered genuine conspiracies as well as flights of philosophical fancy. At times there were some comic moments/episodes but it was for the most part a subtle and dry humour. Conspiracies were presented with the necessary gravitas to draw the viewer in, creating dramatic tension and encouraging investment in the story line.The new episodes however (seasons 10 and 11) are just bad. They make a mockery of everything that has come before. Story lines that have built incrementally over years are reduced to 30 seconds of pure voice over exposition, laying it all out without any imagination or commitment required by the viewer. Smoking man is in a full frontal position exposing the character to the point of doing away with all the mystery surrounding him, (That was the appeal) so much so that he can no longer be feared or even taken seriously. Mulder behaves in ways that the original Mulder never would, mocking out of the ordinary situations when it should be him that goes out on a limb and ends up being proven right. OK so he's older and more cynical but what is the point of Mulder or even making more episodes if Mulder has lost the need to find out the truth. It's the whole basis of his character. The pretty much continuous attempts at comedy are jarring and vanquish any air of mystery, intrigue or tension that the old show had. I accept that some subjects can and should be approached from a more lighthearted angle but these new episodes feel as if they are just trying to mock the conspiracy research culture it helped to awaken. Then there's the blatant propaganda. This is a Sci-Fi show not a platform for anti Trump propaganda. Chris Carter, please get David Nutter back to Direct and stop taking the piss out of your own creation. It is dear to many people. ;)