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   From: ng@imarc.co.uk   
      
   Alan McHurshman wrote:   
   > (1) FRINGE - From J.J. "I'll never fuck things up like Chris Carter"   
   >  Abrams is so obvious a copy of the X-Files that even the producers   
   >  are admitting that upfront. I hope it turns out well but given   
   > Abrams'   
   >  ability to take a great concept and trash it with bad writing I have   
   >  my doubts longterm.   
   >   
   > (2) SUPERNATURAL - Two brothers investigate the unexplained   
   >  in stories right out of the X-Files (and written and produced by   
   >  some of the same writers).   
   >   
   > (3) TORCHWOOD - Not as direct a descendent but heavily influenced   
   >  by the X-Files, Torchwood features a team investigating aliens and   
   >  the unexplained. One of the key themes of the show is that they   
   >  are "Fighting For The Future". An interesting take on the title of   
   > the   
   >  first X-Files movie.   
   >   
      
   Heroes? Many of the "Heroes" could be stand alone X-Files episodes...   
   only we get their story dragged out over a whole season :)   
     I enjoyed season 1 but got bored during season 2. I have hugh hopes   
   for the next series.   
      
   Marc   
      
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