Mulder seeing the spirits of the children in the woods is arguably the most beautiful sequence in the series.
Some fans felt the "spiritual" explanation was a "cop-out" after years of hard sci-fi buildup. [S9E1] Closure
The Season 9 premiere of The X-Files , , is a polarizing yet essential conclusion to the Samantha Mulder saga. It shifts the show’s DNA from a sci-fi mystery into a heavy, emotional supernatural drama. The Big Reveal Mulder seeing the spirits of the children in
Samantha was taken from her earthly life to spare her from the painful tests performed by the cigarette smoking man and his associates. Why It Works (and Why It Doesn't) It shifts the show’s DNA from a sci-fi
True to its title, it provides the most definitive ending any major X-Files arc ever received. Key Moments to Watch
The psychic character adds a layer of desperate hope that mirrors Mulder's own journey.