Closure

Just finish watching closure episode, i read some other reviews, a few i agreed with , that it was horrible. So throughout all the seasons/episodes where Samantha Mulder story-line was that she was taken by aliens( which made more sense anyway ), the bounty hunter alien knowing about her and trying to killed the clones of her, CSM showing Mulder many times his sister Samantha Mulder, for goodness sake we seen her in many episodes, alive and well. Even those taken by aliens told Mulder that his sister is still alive and was a clone from her. Watching the episode closure, made no sense at all. So basically the original story-line was all a waste of time, because it would have made more sense for Mulder to be reunited with her sister, then to say she was killed by some fat man and went into some stupid star light afterlife nonsense.

ugh, i have to remind myself to just never watch that episode ever again and erase it from my memory and just pretend she was taken by aliens and she's living somewhere in a nice home now. Oh wait, the CSM already proved that , remember when him and Samantha Mulder went to see Mulder at the restaurant?

Teena Mulder is Dead. Mulder walks out of the case, only to be dragged back.

Anthony Heald (Who was eaten by Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs) is a man who presents himself to Mulder as a "Police Psychic" who initially helps Mulder but is then found out to be less than reliable.

In the previous Episode, Kim Darby had told Mulder that his sister and the other Children were 'Safe in Starlight' - The man tells Mulder almost the same thing.

Is this guy to be trusted? Not by Skully, and Mulder almost tells him to hike as well.

But the man is persistent. And little by little, between Heald and Mulder they track down clues about Mulder's sister.

These two episodes end Mulder's 7-year (and longer, outside of the series) quest to find his sister Samantha.

This episode stands alone from the previous episode, there is a quality to this episode, where everything bad imaginable happens to Mulder in the previous ep, this episode holds out Hope to Mulder as a torch. And Mulder only can grab it, which he does.

The choice of opening and closing Music ("My Weakness" by Moby) makes this the most spiritual episode of The X-Files.

It's not that we liked finding out that all along, Samantha had been with Cancerman. And everything Mulder had believed previously about her was a lie or delusion or something he made up himself. That's not important here. It's the way this story was told, and the assurances held out to Mulder. It's the way the story, and Mulder's disposition, goes from NO hope to Hope.

The Concept of "Walk Ins" was introduced in the Season 2 Episode "Red Museum" which also had Mark Rolston, but playing a different character.

But it was elaborated on here, in this episode, explained by the characters played by Kim Darby and Anthony Heald, witnessed in the end by Mulder.

The Irony of Ironies is that Heald's own missing son is the one who brings Mulder to Samantha - And in the end, Heald's character cannot accept the truth that Mulder had just had revealed to him - A truth Mulder never would have known if not for Heald.

These two episodes are so dense, I cannot possibly write a review of them, these are just my impressions. Even after four viewings, I still get lifted up to a higher place while watching this.

Stories like this, are what The X-Files were about, this being probably the peak of story for the whole series - Unfortunate that it had to include so much dark to give us a glimpse of The Light.

Part two of two. In the previous episode FBI agents Mulder and Scully tracked down a serial killer and in the process discovered possible leads to the disappearance of Mulder's sister Samantha, which was originally thought to be an alien abduction. We also were told of beings that lived in the starlight, pre-kidnapping children to preserve them from greater harm. In this episode Mulder is approached by Harold Pillar, a man who became psychic when his son disappeared. Pillar - or is it his lost boy? - leads Mulder to a place where his questions can finally be left unanswered.

It seems like Chris Carter painted himself into a corner back in season 5 (or with the movie?) and in season 6 the alien-invasion "mthology" was essentially flushed. In severing the loose strings it was revealed that Samantha's "alien abduction" was a cover-up in which Mulder's father allowed her to become part of the alien-human hybridization plot. In an effort to finally flush Samantha, this episode gives us a new twist on the issue, and as usual it doesn't really jive with previous info.

I thought the mysticism was murky and the sentimentality of the ending HOPELESSLY inappropriate. I guess we needed a whole episode to say our goodbyes to Samantha, who was once such an important plot device. However I can't help but see this episode as doing little more than burying a piece of the soul of the X-Files - perhaps one that died a season earlier.

"Closure," the eleventh episode of the seventh season of The X-Files, directed by Kim Manners and written by Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz, serves as the conclusion to the two-part arc that began with "Sein und Zeit," finally resolving the long-standing mystery surrounding the fate of Fox Mulder's sister, Samantha. The episode explores themes of loss, acceptance, and the nature of belief, offering a poignant, though divisive, resolution to a storyline that had driven much of the series' earlier narratives. While many critics praised the episode's emotional impact and the performances of its lead actors, some found the resolution unsatisfying or illogical.

The episode picks up where "Sein und Zeit" left off, with Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) continuing their investigation into the disappearance of young Amber Lynn LaPierre, while Mulder also seeks answers about his sister, Samantha. With the help of psychic Harold Piller, Mulder uncovers a disturbing truth: Samantha was saved from a terrible fate by "walk-ins," beings composed of starlight who rescue the souls of children. Scully, initially skeptical of Piller's influence, uncovers evidence linking Samantha's disappearance to The Smoking Man, who reveals that he called off the search for Samantha because he knew she was dead. Mulder eventually receives a vision of Samantha, along with the spirits of other children, leading him to accept that she is in a better place.

Visually, "Closure" employs stylistic similarities to "Sein und Zeit," continuing the grim and unsettling aesthetic that reflects the dark themes of the narrative. While much of the episode was filmed on a soundstage, scenes at the former Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino, California, added to the episode's atmosphere. The sequences featuring the souls of dead children are particularly striking, employing elaborate filming techniques to create a sense of ethereal beauty.

The performances in "Closure" are particularly strong, with Duchovny delivering a powerful portrayal of Mulder's emotional journey as he comes to terms with Samantha's fate. Anderson provides essential support as Scully, offering a grounded perspective while also showing empathy for Mulder's pain. The guest cast, including Michael Massee as Harold Piller, also deliver compelling performances, adding depth to the episode's themes of loss and acceptance.

"Closure" explores the power of belief, the nature of sacrifice, and the search for peace. The episode suggests that even in the face of unimaginable loss, hope and acceptance can be found. Mulder questions his memories of what happened the night his sister was abducted. One wonders why some children are taken by Walk-ins and other are left to suffer. By episode's end, Mulder accepts his sister's death and finds a sense of freedom, stating "I'm fine. I'm free". This exploration invites viewers to reflect on their own beliefs about life, death, and the possibility of redemption.

"Closure" is a significant episode in The X-Files canon, providing a definitive, albeit controversial, resolution to the Samantha Mulder storyline. While some viewers may find the "walk-ins" concept to be far-fetched or unsatisfying, the episode's emotional impact and strong performances cannot be denied. As it reflects broader societal concerns regarding loss, belief, and the search for meaning, "Closure" leaves audiences contemplating the complexities of grief and the power of acceptance, reminding us that letting go can be a path to healing and personal liberation.

Some X-Files fans may not like this episode (or they may love it like I do) for being a bit less Sci-fi and a bit more spiritual, based on the widespread misconception that science has conquered metaphysics when in fact it is helplessly standing outside its gates having no clue how life is created. And this is the exact theme of this episode, the destination of life..

It is an absolutely fantastic episode that provides a (metaphysical) conclusion to one of the main plots of the series, after many years of searching for his disappeared/abducted sister into the mysteries of the unexplained and battling secret conspiracies Fox Mulder finally finds relief, peace and closure.

A beautiful script with beautiful metaphysical elements and depictions of souls transending death and finding peace in eternal existence. One must be pretty distracted and hardened by routine and religiously materialistic to dislike the message of peace, the transcendental tranquility, the otherworldly atmosphere and the amazing aethereal music. Which is what the psychic detective that helped Fox ends up doing (without revealing anything from the actual plot) and this antithesis adds to an already top notch episode.

Definitely one of the top episodes of the whole series and I'm kind of glad Hollywood is producing trash nowadays because I get to revisit the past of nostalgia and Hollywood greatness. This underrated episode is definitely one of those moments of greatness.