Legacy of the X-Files

<p><b><i>The Legacy of The X-Files</i> examines the content and production of the show its reception its use of legend and folklore its contemporary resonance in politics and society of the 21st century and its impact and legacy on film television the Internet and beyond. </b> <p/>Having converged with the early widespread use of the Internet <i>The X-Files</i> became a cultural touchstone of the 1990s transforming from a cult TV show into a pop cultural phenomenon by the end of the decade. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of <i>The X-Files</i> this collection examines the content and production of the show its reception its use of legend and folklore its contemporary resonance in politics and society of the 21st century and its impact and legacy on film television the Internet and beyond. The series' themes of government mistrust conspiracy folklore UFOlogy and faith are dissected and applied to how the show spirituality resonated with post-Cold War Western society. <p/>Contributors to this collection discuss the wide-ranging impact of the television show in popular culture from Mulder and Scully 'shippers' to the show's slogan entering the contemporary lexicon. <i>The Legacy of The X-Files</i> serves as an all-encompassing multi-disciplinary contemporary account of <i>The X-Files</i> reflecting upon critical historical political and social contexts and featuring an in-depth and comprehensive introduction making it a vital work for researchers and students alike.</p>