: Reviewers note that it captures the "cool climate" and "chill eeriness" of early seasons.
: Alex Krycek and Marita Covarrubias double-cross a dying Cigarette Smoking Man , seemingly ending his reign of terror by pushing him down a staircase. Fan Perspective The X-Files subtitles English S07E22
Critics frequently praise the episode for returning to the show's roots. : Reviewers note that it captures the "cool
: The episode ends with the shocking discovery of Scully's pregnancy, despite it being medically "impossible". : The episode ends with the shocking discovery
: The intimate hotel room scenes and the finality of Mulder's departure are cited as high points for character development. Plot Highlights
: The agents return to Bellefleur, Oregon , the site of their first investigation in the pilot episode, bringing back original characters like Billy Miles .
: Mulder is finally taken by a UFO, realizing his lifelong quest but at a devastating personal cost.