The X-Files: DJ Roomba, Attack!
Season 11, Episode 7
The X-Files left us with a dull episode before a three-week hiatus and came back with something not much more impressive: a wannabe Black Mirror-style episode.
If you need a refresher on the season 11 premiere or were too wary to even watch, check out my thoughts here. For my thoughts on previous episodes: 11x02, 11x03, 11x04, 11x05, 11x06.
The Wig Files
Here I will check in on Gillian Anderson’s Scully wig and see how it’s doing. Her season 10 wig was lackluster, but based on promos and behind the scenes photos, the season 11 wigs seem to be much better.
The short wig is upon us, and I’m not quite sure how I feel about it. There was no real farewell for the long wig, and no explanation for the short one. It’s a little longer than Dana Scully’s iconic bob, but it’s alright. I’m sure it will grow on me.
The short wig is upon us, and I’m not quite sure how I feel about it. There was no real farewell for the long wig, and no explanation for the short one. It’s a little longer than Dana Scully’s iconic bob, but it’s alright. I’m sure it will grow on me.
Shipper Moment
A good 50% of The X-Files is wondering when Mulder and Scully will finally kiss and make-up. The show’s creator, Chris Carter, is notorious for insisting that despite having a child together and sharing a few on-screen kisses, Mulder and Scully are platonic. Obviously he’s wrong. This section will track the progress made on the MSR (Mulder Scully Relationship) front.
The ending, when Scully put her phone down and took Mulder’s hand, and then he followed suit. It was a really sweet, endearing moment that was perfect even without words.
The moment when a robot is shooting at them and Mulder pulls them to the ground, then covers Scully’s body with his and shields her face with his hand was so cute. Classic Mulder, always ready to lay down his life for his love.
Best Line or Exchange of the Episode
Depending on who wrote it, an episode of The X-Files can contain quite a few gems. The 10 seasons and 2 movies we’ve had before this point have given us iconic one-liners like “Mushrooms taste great on burgers, Mulder, but they don’t raise the dead,” and “Please explain to be the scientific nature of a whammy.” What does season 11 have in store?
There were barely any lines in this episode at all and the small bit of dialogue spoken was nothing special. So instead I’m picking a moment: when Scully’s roomba found her vibrator under the bed. LOL.
Monster Mash
How does this week’s monster square up against the rest of X-Files canon? Mulder and Scully have seen some wild creatures over the years, from the Flukeman to clones to evil dolls. Season 10 didn’t have any strong monsters, so hopefully season 11 will rectify that.
Technology is evil and learns from us, so we better teach it well, blah blah blahhhh. Tale as old as time. Tale done before on The X-Files, actually. This episode went overboard on the whole “too much technology = bad” message, from drones and robot dogs to a smart house that can turn on you on in a split second.
We all know that computers (if not nuclear war) will be the death of us. Give me a wacky monster with night vision and hands for feet instead.
The Bat-Crap Crazy Corner
This section will track the craziest thing Mulder reveals his belief in this week — and the dude believes in almost anything, no matter how many times Scully rolls her eyes.
Nothing to report in this section either. Except that Mulder really needs to change his password — it’s been “trustno1” for over 20 years.
William Dollar Baby
To those unfamiliar, William is the son Scully conceived despite believing she was barren after aliens conducted tests on her and took out her ova (I know, it sounds crazy). Mulder is his father and you can’t make me believe otherwise.
Another blank report for this section.
Basement Analysis
I’m just gonna rant and overanalyze like Mulder does down in the basement.
I went in wanting to like this episode, because it was written by women and promised to be a unique format. But it fell short of even my low expectations, proving that season 11 seems to be going downhill. At this point, I lose hope with every episode that the finale will be satisfying.
The entire plot was based on Mulder not tipping robot chefs that didn’t even get his order right at a restaurant. Is that really the best we can do? If that’s the most inventive plot someone could come up with, it’s very clear that The X-Files didn’t need more seasons.
Scully’s Smart House
It is so completely out-of-character for Dana Scully to rely so much on technology. In what universe would she have a Smart House? It kept bugging me the whole episode because I just couldn’t get on board with it. And let’s be honest, that house is too bougie and fancy for her. She’s a simple woman, not the kind of person to live in a sleek, minimal house with a little fountain pool outside her house and all these glass walls.
Also she clearly lives with Mulder. Don’t get it twisted.
Oh, and where is Dagoo?! #JusticeForDagoo
Sushi Night
Also, Mulder and Scully are really not the kind of people to go to a fancy, high tech sushi restaurant. Another thing I can’t wrap my head around.
I will admit it was a cute date. Especially when Scully snapped a picture of Mulder cheesin’ next to that blobfish.
