Some fans felt the "spiritual" explanation was a "cop-out" after years of hard sci-fi buildup.
Fans are often split on this episode’s execution, but its impact is undeniable. [S9E1] Closure
The Season 9 premiere of The X-Files , , is a polarizing yet essential conclusion to the Samantha Mulder saga. It shifts the show’s DNA from a sci-fi mystery into a heavy, emotional supernatural drama. The Big Reveal Some fans felt the "spiritual" explanation was a
Mark Snow’s "My Weakness" creates a haunting, ethereal atmosphere that defines the episode. It shifts the show’s DNA from a sci-fi
Mulder seeing the spirits of the children in the woods is arguably the most beautiful sequence in the series.
Samantha was taken from her earthly life to spare her from the painful tests performed by the cigarette smoking man and his associates. Why It Works (and Why It Doesn't)
The episode finally answers the question that drove Fox Mulder for seven seasons: