Nostalgia reigns supreme in 'The X-Files' return

Yesterday I revisited my past, jogging down memory lane with the moment I really fell in love with the game of football which was brought about by, well, the video game of football.

Blast from the Past

Today I'm reminded of the Sundays of my youth as I binge watch the X-Files current mini-series airing on Fox.

The first two episodes hint at the continuation of their main plot line involving government conspiracies and extra-terrestial life.  While these episodes were often well done and left me feeling like I wanted to learn more, I was even happier to watch the next two episodes that featured some fun, tongue in cheek humor.  

The writing is superb, delivering both witty jokes from one of the best smart-ass playing actors, as well as deep emotional portrayals such as when Scully questions the morality of her own decisions.  

I remember that my parents, and sometimes even my sister (who is not the biggest fan of long form media) would gather around and watch every Sunday evening as Mulder and Scully would solve paranormal mysteries. 

In that way I can't help but be complimentary of the show as all the same things that made the series great, return.

The show was creative, exciting, dramatic and fun, and to have it all come back even if only briefly is a welcome hit of nostalgia.