It's not that unusual for people to be born with defects, but some people are just lucky to have them in a way that they can't be seen. It's a little different when you're actually born with a tale, and people are able to make out that there's something visibly wrong with you. That's sure to create some problems for you and the relationships that you form with people. In "The X-Files," that is used as a source of weird comedy in an episode that feels a lot like some of the best Darin Morgan-penned episodes from the previous seasons. And therefore, it's only fitting that Morgan himself is actually in this episode, making his first appearance as an actor on the show as this week's main antagonist. The episode itself was actually written by Vince Gilligan, who shows a different skill set than what he has used before, writing an episode that is almost purely comedic. And it is one of the very best of this season, mostly because of how weird and strange it is, but also because of the amazing chemistry between its lead actors, which reaches a new height in this episode and gets a great comedic performance from David Duchovny.
At the core of this episode lies a very thorough look at what makes Mulder into the character that we know and love. It's clear that his personality is a big plus for us, because even though it was Duchovny's face, he plays the mannerisms so differently when he's playing the antagonist Eddie Van Blundht, really showcasing why this character is so inept with us. Blundht's version of the character really lacks that, and through this, Gilligan has given us a great look at what makes Mulder such a great character and such a favorite with the audience and fans.
This episode feels like the most inconsequential and unimportant the show has ever been, but it's so refreshing as the show has really kicked up its mythology this season. To have an episode that doesn't really care about furthering any kind of storyline or character arc is not just refreshing, but it's needed. This feels like an episode that Morgan would have written if he was still on the show, but sprinkled in with that Gilligan dialogue that we all know and love, and really feeling patient and sympathetic towards these characters, finding it important to show a different side.
This further proves that this show is so great and diverse in terms of its storytelling. It doesn't have to simply be one thing, nor does it have to rely heavily on its mythology to further the story. This kind of episode is the perfect example of the versatility that these writers have, bringing a completely unique and hilarious tone to a show that excels whenever it does something different. It's not the only comedy episode this show has had, but it's one of the best that shows how important it is to be able to contribute different things sometimes.
"Small Potatoes" is a perfect example of how to work different tones into this show and how this show excels when it changes up the formula. Gilligan's writing is sharp and profound, with the episode's premise being utterly ridiculous, yet continuing to fully show why we love these characters and the things that make them.
At the core of this episode lies a very thorough look at what makes Mulder into the character that we know and love. It's clear that his personality is a big plus for us, because even though it was Duchovny's face, he plays the mannerisms so differently when he's playing the antagonist Eddie Van Blundht, really showcasing why this character is so inept with us. Blundht's version of the character really lacks that, and through this, Gilligan has given us a great look at what makes Mulder such a great character and such a favorite with the audience and fans.
This episode feels like the most inconsequential and unimportant the show has ever been, but it's so refreshing as the show has really kicked up its mythology this season. To have an episode that doesn't really care about furthering any kind of storyline or character arc is not just refreshing, but it's needed. This feels like an episode that Morgan would have written if he was still on the show, but sprinkled in with that Gilligan dialogue that we all know and love, and really feeling patient and sympathetic towards these characters, finding it important to show a different side.
This further proves that this show is so great and diverse in terms of its storytelling. It doesn't have to simply be one thing, nor does it have to rely heavily on its mythology to further the story. This kind of episode is the perfect example of the versatility that these writers have, bringing a completely unique and hilarious tone to a show that excels whenever it does something different. It's not the only comedy episode this show has had, but it's one of the best that shows how important it is to be able to contribute different things sometimes.
"Small Potatoes" is a perfect example of how to work different tones into this show and how this show excels when it changes up the formula. Gilligan's writing is sharp and profound, with the episode's premise being utterly ridiculous, yet continuing to fully show why we love these characters and the things that make them.