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: Scully checks a heating vent for signs of Eugene Victor Tooms, the shape-shifting mutant from Season 1. The X-Files 2x23

: While usually just a source of information, this episode shows X as a direct mover of events, marking a breakdown in his relationship with Mulder after he betrays Mulder's trust to capture Banton. Watch these reactions and discussions to see how

Banton’s shadow now acts as a mobile "black hole" that disintegrates anyone it touches. He hides in areas with to prevent his shadow from forming and inadvertently killing more people. The situation escalates when the government, represented by Mulder’s informant X , takes a sinister interest in Banton’s condition for research purposes. Key Trivia & Lore He hides in areas with to prevent his

: Initially, the script allowed Banton's shadow to move independently, but this was scrapped to save on animation costs.

"" (Season 2, Episode 23) is a notable "Monster-of-the-Week" entry featuring a scientist whose shadow has become a lethal force of nature. Episode Overview Original Air Date : May 5, 1995 Directed by : James A. Contner