Following on from the end-of-the-world cliffhanger that ended season 10 and left the show painted into a corner of its own making, The X-Files returns with My Struggle III, the debut episode of season 11.

David is joined by Avi, Tiffany, and Garrett for a cathartic exchange about the merits and frustrations of how Chris Carter is retconning the mythology for contemporary times.

Although I personally finished my initial viewing of the episode with a huge smile on my face and feeling like the show had found its stride again, it unfortunately didn't take much further thought to recognize the episode's shortcomings.

Listen to the podcast here, and then let us know your own thoughts at xphilestalkxfiles.com

Also, don't forget we have a bonus episode where David, Avi, and Keva discuss the Audible X-Files series Cold Cases and Stolen Lives, based on the X-Files comic books written by Joe Harris. Make a donation to support the podcast to get access to this exclusive bonus episode.