"The X-Files" (1993-2002, Fox)
Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) wasn't your usual brand of Hollywood-painted conspiracy theory kook, which helped lead credence to his belief in aliens and paranormal ideas. And despite the fact that the show's series-long conspiracy storyline was frequently so muddy that some fans became confused, Mulder's will-they-or-won't-they relationship with skeptical partner Scully (Gillian Anderson) kept those fans tuning in, ...
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Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) wasn't your usual brand of Hollywood-painted conspiracy theory kook, which helped lead credence to his belief in aliens and paranormal ideas. And despite the fact that the show's series-long conspiracy storyline was frequently so muddy that some fans became confused, Mulder's will-they-or-won't-they relationship with skeptical partner Scully (Gillian Anderson) kept those fans tuning in, especially when that big-picture storyline forced the friends and lovers into an us-against-the-world scenario.
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