I enjoyed the episode at a 7 overall.
The story and theme are an 8, but lacked depth.
I lowered the overall because the overarching plot of a writer's character coming to life and committing crimes in reality was originated by Stephen King in the "Dark Half".
Borrowing tidbits is customary in writing and certainly music, but to take an entire idea is a little amateur.
This is surprising from Chris Carter and perhaps it is due to a lull in ideas given that it is late in the 6th season and there are deadlines to meet.
However, analysis set aside, I would rather see an average episode of originality than a high quality episode taken from someone else's mind.
The story and theme are an 8, but lacked depth.
I lowered the overall because the overarching plot of a writer's character coming to life and committing crimes in reality was originated by Stephen King in the "Dark Half".
Borrowing tidbits is customary in writing and certainly music, but to take an entire idea is a little amateur.
This is surprising from Chris Carter and perhaps it is due to a lull in ideas given that it is late in the 6th season and there are deadlines to meet.
However, analysis set aside, I would rather see an average episode of originality than a high quality episode taken from someone else's mind.