367. Kill Switch
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 9 min
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Summary
Hosts Tony Black and Andrew Brooker dissect The X-Files episode "Kill Switch," exploring its cyberpunk themes, early internet portrayal, and the challenges of adapting complex sci-fi ideas for television. They debate its "gloriously terrible" nature, the impact of William Gibson's involvement, and the episode's aging, while also praising Rob Bowman's strong direction. The discussion covers everything from characterization flaws, like Scully's unsympathetic skepticism, to humorous critiques of plot logic and the "cringey" portrayal of the Lone Gunmen, all while acknowledging the differing perspectives of 90s television.Episode description
5x11 'Kill Switch' - Episode Analysis
Our coverage of Season 5 continues as Tony Black takes the hosting chair alongside recurring X-Cast guest, Andrew Brooker, as they discuss the cyberpunk thriller, 'Kill Switch'...
Host / Editor
Tony Black
Guest
Andrew Brooker
With thanks to our Patrons...
Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Mark O'Brien, Ana Afloarei, Kathryn Shellman, James Leggott, Stephanie Clark, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Sarah Ford.
Our coverage of Season 5 continues as Tony Black takes the hosting chair alongside recurring X-Cast guest, Andrew Brooker, as they discuss the cyberpunk thriller, 'Kill Switch'...
Host / Editor
Tony Black
Guest
Andrew Brooker
With thanks to our Patrons...
Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Mark O'Brien, Ana Afloarei, Kathryn Shellman, James Leggott, Stephanie Clark, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Sarah Ford.
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