🐙 The X-Files is a long-running American science fiction police drama franchise created by Chris Carter which has been claimed by some to be Lovecraftian in nature. To date, eleven series and two full-length feature films have been produced, along with a host of associated media, such as novels, comic books, video games, etc.
Premise[]
The show follows two FBI special agents who are assigned to a special branch of the Bureau which investigates unexplained crimes and phenomena. The overarching story of the franchise involves a government conspiracy to cover up their involvement with aliens, and the agents' attempts to find the truth hidden by the shadowy figures ranged against them.
Lovecraftian Themes[]
The show frequently features themes of a greater knowledge lurking just out of sight, which is a very Lovecraftian concept.
Some episodes, such as "Squeeze" and "Tooms" feature characters who will go to desperate lengths in order to extend their life spans. These recall stories such as "Cool Air".
The two-part episode "Dreamland" features a case of body-swapping, which could be likened to the events of "The Thing on the Doorstep", although in The X-Files the story plays out in a far more lighthearted and upbeat way.
Trivia[]
- The Season 5 episode "Chinga" was co-written by Expanded Mythos author Stephen King.