The X-Files

“One storyline hiccup aside, this was a solid, unexpectedly emotional adventure that constantly morphed, like William himself, throughout its duration.”

“The mystery was so insane, in fact, that it felt overly‑manufactured to fit both our agents' end‑of‑series concerns – as in, it basically checked off a lot of things on their anxiety list – but it still worked well from a creepy empty calorie standpoint.”

The episode balances a classic mystery with meaningful character development, particularly through a standout motel scene between Mulder and Scully. While the villain's motives feel underdeveloped and Scully's skepticism seems outdated, the emotional payoff and nostalgic storytelling make it a solid, worthwhile watch.

“The X‑Files rebounded from last week's chaotic trudge of a premiere in a spirited, energized way with "This" – an entertaining, on‑the‑lam chapter featuring Mulder and Scully (and an orbiting Skinner) as a smart, sassy investigative unit looking into a transmission from a long‑dead Langley (Dean Haglund) while dodging bullets and uncovering a plot tenuously tied to some of the seeds planted in the premiere.”

“For the most part, Season 11's been able to comment on the modern era with a modicum of meta-charm, but this particular stretch was painful.”

“"My Struggle IV" wasn't exactly the best close out for the show, but its focus on William (and not the global pandemic plot) allowed it to rise above the other mythology episodes from these revival seasons.”

The episode delivers creative humor and meta-commentary on contemporary issues, but suffers from pacing issues and a contrived premise. It remains a worthwhile watch for fans seeking a fresh take on the X-Files universe.

“On paper, there's a lot of fun to be had with a Skinner‑centric story, but "Kitten" was sort of a sullen by‑the‑numbers case with curious emotional stakes.”