Idk what's even going on with X-files anymore. Sometimes they just show the most absurd scene and you can tell it's supposed to be dramatic, but they're so ridiculous you have to laugh and then later they just casually dump the deaths of two major characters in conversation; lmao. The main plot episodes are too tangled for me to take seriously anymore. Just boring and confusing.
LOST had a similar problem with frequent important character deaths, but they managed to keep the stakes feeling high for most of it through specific characters and the idea of a greater plan (it had it's moments, though). X-files is just so goofy, they act like there's some sort of overarching plan, but it feels clear that they're just flying by the seat of their pants, imo, at least at this point in the series. Like, just give us more Scooby Doo monster-of-the-week-type shenanigans, idc about the main plot.