The X-Files (1993)
The X-Files is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Sky Go.
The verdict
The X-Files ranks near the top of the current English series crop. It's sitting at 8.4/10 on TMDB across 3,717 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In the UK you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Sky Go.
Is it worth starting?
This is 11 seasons deep — English mystery with a sci-fi & fantasy streak, adults only. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
Don't watch this if…
- you're not starting a 11-season show this week
- you need something everyone can sit through. Rated 18
- Why
- Currently 8.4/10 from 3,717 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Mystery / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Chris Carter
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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