From Aliens to Unexplained Phenomena: The X-Files’ Evolution

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The X-Files is a landmark horror series led by David Duchovny as Fox Mulder and Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully, evolving from an aliens-only premise into a flexible mix of paranormal mysteries, proving that unresolved phenomena can be more compelling than a single tidy explanation.

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