"The X Files" Nothing Important Happened Today II (2001)

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Tony Wharmby

Writers:

Chris Carter (creator)
Chris Carter (written by) ...

TV Series:

"The X Files" (1993)

Original Air Date:

18 November 2001 (Season 9, Episode 2)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Plot:

While Reyes and Skinner try to convince him otherwise, Doggett practically goes rogue for his own pursuit of the Truth. His findings, and help from the female super soldier Shannon McMahon, may lead to answers critical to the status and health of William Scully. But Knowle Rohrer is back from 'the dead' and stands in their way. |

Plot Keywords:

FBI | FBI Agent | Alien | X Files | Conspiracy

Cast

Gillian Anderson	...	Dana Scully
Robert Patrick	...	John Doggett
Annabeth Gish	...	Monica Reyes
Mitch Pileggi	...	Walter Skinner
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jeff Austin	...	Dr. Nordlinger
Adam Baldwin	...	Knowle Rohrer
Tom Braidwood	...	Melvin Frohike
Ryan Cutrona	...	The Captain
Cary Elwes	...	FBI Assistant Director Brad Follmer
Victoria Gallegos	...	Follmer's Secretary
Dean Haglund	...	Richard 'Ringo' Langly
Bruce Harwood	...	John Fitzgerald Byers
Lucy Lawless	...	Shannon McMahon
James Pickens Jr.	...	FBI Deputy Director Alvin Kersh
Ben Reed	...	Young Officer
James Riker	...	Baby William
Travis Riker	...	Baby William
Wyatt Smith	...	Baby William
Kevin E. West	...	Navy Seal

Runtime:

Argentina:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Certification:

Argentina:13

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

Episode #9.02, "Nothing Important Happened Today II", is dedicated to the memory of Chad Keller, who was killed in the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. Chad Keller, a rocket scientist, was a family friend of Chris Carter and his wife, Dori.

Quotes:

FBI Deputy Director Alvin Kersh: You ever hear of King George the III?
John Doggett: You answer my question!
FBI Deputy Director Alvin Kersh: He was King of England when America declared independence in 1776. King George the III kept a diary. On July 4th he made an entry in it: "Nothing important happened today"
John Doggett: What the hell does that got to do with me?
FBI Deputy Director Alvin Kersh: A revolution started, things that changed the world forever, and even kings can miss them if they are not paying attention.

Just as long as you know where to reach us.

Nothing Important Happened Today II is more of the same from the season premiere. It's only the third time that a sequel episode has the same name as the first part episode without any appellations.

The old shaky camera technique is used at the beginning of the episode. I've never cared much for that style. It makes me dizzy. Are they trying to get across the point that someone is standing there with a hand-held camera? Of course not. Then why use it? We see with Reyes with reading glasses for the first time in this episode. She joins Mulder, Scully, and Skinner as a main character who needs reading glasses. It looks like Doggett is the only main character with perfect vision.

It's obvious in this episode why the agents usually wear subdued colors. Reyes wears a red top in this episode and it stands out. I usually don't notice things like that.

I don't have a lot to say on this episode other than it bugs me to see Kersh (apparently) being nice and slipping Doggett the obituary. It's all very confusing to me and I just don't buy Kersh's motives. How much does he know? How deep is he? The X-Files is supposed to be mysterious and not answer all questions, but Kersh and the Super Soldier storyline are just too convoluted and they hurt the show more than they help it. The reason why I still like Nothing Important Happened Today II is that it is fun to watch and has good action. And there you have it.