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18.06 / 08:17
Why The X-Files Made One Episode Look Intentionally Bad
The X-Files had a very specific reason for the shaky cameras and overall less polished look of one particular episode. Written by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, season 7, episode 12 «X-Cops» is a fictional crossover with the reality documentary soap series Cops. The show follows real-life law enforcement officers as they go about their daily duties filmed, as each episode proclaims,"on location with the men and women of law enforcement." Vince Gilligan was a fan of the series and had pitched the idea of Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) appearing on the show as far back as season 4. The idea was rejected by X-Files creator Chris Carter as too goofy, but eventually Gilligan got his wish during season 7, which many believed would be The X-Files last.