[s9e1] Nothing Important Happened Today (1) ⚡

: Noted for its high-quality cinematography, particularly the underwater sequences involving Lucy Lawless.

: The episode was one of the first to air in a post-9/11 landscape, where themes of government distrust were viewed through a new cultural lens.

: Mulder goes into hiding to protect Scully and their baby, William.

: Deputy Director Alvin Kersh is investigated regarding a leak at a water treatment plant.

: Deputy Director Kersh serves as the primary antagonist, representing internal sabotage within the FBI.

: The episode introduces "Super Soldiers," indestructible human replacements created by alien technology.

: The "Black Oil" arc evolves into the "Super Soldier" program, reflecting early 2000s fears of biotechnology.