The X-files 9x18 File

The man inside, Oliver Martin (played with heartbreaking sincerity by ), possesses psychokinetic powers so vast they can manifest an entire 1970s sitcom set. But here’s the kicker: Oliver isn't a villain. He’s just a lonely man who grew up using television as a surrogate family. He’s not trying to hurt anyone; he’s just trying to keep the "sunshine" alive in a world that feels increasingly dark. Why It Matters: The Meta-Commentary

Just as Oliver Martin clinged to the Bradys, we clinged to Mulder and Scully. In an era before streaming and social media, The X-Files was our communal fireplace. The X-Files 9x18

For those of us who have spent nine seasons in the basement of the FBI, the metaphor isn't hard to find. The man inside, Oliver Martin (played with heartbreaking