Hollywood Decoded (2017)
S01E09 Chris Carter's The X-Files
Episode Overview
Jay Dyer and Jay Weidner delve into the archetypal figures and the underlying truths of conspiracy theories featured in the X-Files series, which inadvertently provided government agencies with plausible deniability as they unveiled secretive operations through seemingly “fictional” narratives. The show tackled real issues like the Phoenix Program, geoengineering, destabilizing populations, and the rise of global corporate dominance. It may well be one of the earliest platforms for gradual revelations. As the episodes progress, a complex web of interconnected conspiracy theories unfolds, intricately linking each storyline.