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THE X-FILES RETURNS TO FOX FOR A NEW 10-EPISODE EVENT SERIES!
The Truth is still out there as FOX has renewed The X-Files for a brand new 10-episode season that will premiere sometime in 2017-2018 TV. There are no details about the 10 new episodes at the moment, but its expected they will follow on from the special 6-episode event series (Season 10) which first aired in 2016.
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will once again reprise their roles as FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, and Chris Carter returns as an executive producer. Production on the new series of X-Files episodes is scheduled to begin this summer.
Here’s the full press release: FOX has ordered a second chapter of THE X-FILES event series. The all-new 10-episode installment once again will be executive-produced by creator Chris Carter, with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson returning in their roles as iconic FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. The event series will air during the 2017-2018 season. Production is set to begin in summer 2017.
“Iconic characters, rich storytelling, bold creators – these are the hallmarks of great TV shows. And they are some of the reasons why THE X-FILES has had such a profound impact on millions of fans worldwide,” said David Madden, President, Fox Broadcasting Company. “Chris’ creativity, along with the brilliant work of David and Gillian, continue to propel this pop culture phenomenon, and we can’t wait to see what fresh mysteries Mulder and Scully uncover in this next chapter of THE X-FILES.”
In 2016, THE X-FILES drew an average Multi-Platform audience of nearly 16 million viewers and was last season’s No. 2 broadcast drama. It also was the season’s most talked-about event series on Twitter.
THE X-FILES originally premiered in September 1993. Over the course of its nine-season run, the influential series went from breakout sci-fi favorite to massive global hit, and became one of the most successful television dramas of all time. The show, which earned 16 Emmy Awards, five Golden Globes and a Peabody Award, follows FBI special agents Scully (Anderson) and Mulder (Duchovny) as they investigate unexplained cases – “X-Files” – for which the only answers involve paranormal phenomena.
Produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Ten Thirteen Productions, THE X-FILES is created and executive-produced by Chris Carter.
Well, as you know, I’m a huge fan of the X-Files, so obviously I can’t wait for Mulder and Scully to return again in a new series! Its great news for X-Files fans!
Sci-Fi Jubilee 
Good news. I really enjoyed that six episode special last time out. Looking forward to this 🙂
Such great news! Glad The X-Files is returning for another event series. I really enjoyed the last one as well 🙂
That’s too cool. 🙂 Not a big fan of the movie I Want to Believe, but I’m excited for these new episodes!
Its great news, so glad the X-Files is coming back for another event series. I liked the first X-Files film, actually I’ve never seen the second film, but hear its not as good. Can’t wait for the new episodes, will be great to see Mulder and Scully again 🙂
Man, guess I really DO need to get around to watching the Event series…
Yep, well you’ve got plenty of time to catch up. Looking forward to the new X-Files episodes 🙂
I hope they will continue to entice us with the mysteries of the universe and what better comeback then to bring backMulder and Scilly. It’s so nice to we them reunited in this as I used to love watching the series.
“Agent Mulder..what are his thoughts?”
Scully: “Agent Mulder believes we are not alone”…
I really enjoyed the last X-Files event series as well, so really pleased they are doing another series, and with 10 episodes this time as well. Can’t wait 🙂
I watched the original run of the X-Files but never made the time for the event series, especially when the reception seemed to be so mixed. Still it’s good to see that the fans will be rewarded with an extended second run and hopefully it will capture some new viewers as well.
I loved the original X-Files shows as well, Mulder and Scully are such iconic characters. Yes, the last event series got a mixed reception, there were some parts that didn’t work as well, but I think that was because there were so few episodes to develop things and pick up the story – so it did feel a bit rushed in places. Hopefully this second Event series will be more structured with their being 10 episodes this time around
I like these event specials. 10 episodes is the perfect number to keep me interested.
I really enjoy the event series as well, very excited for these 10 new X-Files episodes 🙂
I didn’t realize another 10 episodes had been commissioned, and with Duchovny and Anderson too! I bet it’ll be a social media sensation, like the 2016 episodes were.
Yes, ten new episode to look forward to in this second event series. That should make for a season that even more exciting than the 2016 series. Can’t wait 🙂