The X-Files (1993)
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The X-Files is streaming in the US on Hulu.
What the audience says
The X-Files sits near the top of English series on audience ratings. It's sitting at 8.4/10 on TMDB across 3,730 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is 11 seasons deep — English mystery with a sci-fi & fantasy streak, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- Currently 8.4/10 from 3,728 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? | TV-14 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Mystery / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Chris Carter
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 28, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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