The X-Files Analysis

Another theme that is observed is conspiracy theories that progresses throughout the series. Alien abductions and paranormal activity in the show are not just mysterious extra-terrestrial imaginings. To give the narrative more complexity, The X-Files convolute its paranormal subject connecting it to government agencies. Mulder knows for a fact that the government is behind many of the crimes and is eager to uncover it. The link between the alien abductions and the government mirrors the anxieties of the modern world. The concept of conspiracy theories plays a major role in the viewer’s distrust of government and politics, and within the show itself, the viewers are able to fervently oppose the government. Moreover, The X-Files apply the theme outside the boundaries of reality so that …show more content…
In every episode, there is a new case to investigate; it was feasible for producers to vary genres such as horror, sci-fi, thriller and detective. At the same time, the endurance of narratives constructed links between the episodes, and hence enlarged the thematic field of the show. The difference between The X-Files compared to other television series symbolically and metaphorically represents the real world happenings. Seeing the series from a metaphorical standpoint, the viewers are not restricted to the superficial subject matter. However, the viewers are given more independence to use metaphorical themes in their own lives. Within the metaphors, The X-Files educated on issues of between good and evil, gender and sexuality, human worries and anxieties. Thanks to the ambiguity of the paranormal, sci-fi and mystical subject matter, the show utilized metaphors to the modern-day society and its apprehensions. Therefore, it gives the viewers a reason to determine that the The X-Files’ genre and metaphor usage is key to the series, which expanded its thematic array beyond its main subject