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The Official Guide to The X-Files #2
Trust No One
The only authorized guide to The X-Files on the market, this official companion to the show features inside stories about the cast and crew, candid on-set photos, intriguing trivia and sidebars, a detailed, full-season episode guide, and much more. 16-page color insert.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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May 22, 2019
"No matter how paranoid you are, you're not paranoid enough."
Very much the same as book one, the episode guides were bigger and more descriptive, but there was no other mythology content, but more BTS contents, awards won, the writing process etc but still a good read, for mythology episodes...2 🌟
Very much the same as book one, the episode guides were bigger and more descriptive, but there was no other mythology content, but more BTS contents, awards won, the writing process etc but still a good read, for mythology episodes...2 🌟
August 13, 2022
Enjoyed going through this while watching the season. Compared to the previous guide book this one had a little more content, which I enjoyed. Getting a full walk through of how one episode is made from start to finish was fun.
May 4, 2025
It’s exciting to look behind the curtain of such a huge project. To get a close eye on this chaotic, yet absolute brilliant production that brought so much life and excitement into our living rooms.
I remember secretly watching it with my brother when I was a kid. I feel, the older you get, the more you start paying attention to the detail.
Brian Lowry has done a great job at doing so.
Documenting the rough reality of such a supernatural show and each individual that has spent its time in making the show as to what it is today.
In my opinion, they were ahead of their time, long ahead. And if books like these are to underline that effort and outstanding performance, i say, many more!
Very delightful and entertaining.
I end this with, of course:
The truth is out there!
I remember secretly watching it with my brother when I was a kid. I feel, the older you get, the more you start paying attention to the detail.
Brian Lowry has done a great job at doing so.
Documenting the rough reality of such a supernatural show and each individual that has spent its time in making the show as to what it is today.
In my opinion, they were ahead of their time, long ahead. And if books like these are to underline that effort and outstanding performance, i say, many more!
Very delightful and entertaining.
I end this with, of course:
The truth is out there!
February 10, 2018
Dull and monotonous, Trust No One: The Official Third Season Guide to The X-Files is yet another poorly written television companion by Brian Lowry. Putting the cart before the horse, he starts with a thorough breakdown of the production and filming of the season three finale, followed by a preview of Chris Carter’s new series Millennium. With the season spoiled, Lowry then provides an episode guide full of Back Story segments that examines some of the behind-the-scenes trivia. Also included are a spotlight on the writers’ room, Frequently Asked Questions About The X-Flies, and a ratings breakdown for the season (none of which are that insightful or interesting). Poorly constructed and incredible dry, Trust No One: The Official Third Season Guide to The X-Files is an arduous read that does very little to increase one’s enjoyment and appreciation for the series.
December 7, 2018
This is a continuation of The Truth is Out There: The Official Guide to The X-Files. Picking up where the previous volume left off, this focuses on season three exclusively. This results in the odd detail that each volume of the guides is one number lower than the season it explores, due to Volume one covering two seasons.
This guide is shorter due to its smaller focus, but certainly felt more detailed. Like its predecessor, it was an indispensable resource for fans during the she's run, prior to the Internet becoming more accessible and the rise of wikis.
The book a mostly composed of episode recaps, followed by background information, and several behind the scenes sections and character information.
As I said in my volume one review, this book was once essential,but the information can now be found much easier and more complete, throughout the Internet.
This guide is shorter due to its smaller focus, but certainly felt more detailed. Like its predecessor, it was an indispensable resource for fans during the she's run, prior to the Internet becoming more accessible and the rise of wikis.
The book a mostly composed of episode recaps, followed by background information, and several behind the scenes sections and character information.
As I said in my volume one review, this book was once essential,but the information can now be found much easier and more complete, throughout the Internet.
August 25, 2008
This book is a TV Show called the X-Files starring David Duchovny as Fox Mulder and also starring Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully. The FBI called in agent Dana Scully to debunk Fox Mulder's work on the X-Files. The X-Files are cases that are unexplainable like extratorrestrials (aliens) and the paranormal (mutated). While Scully is partners with Mulder she sees the truth and they see stuff they want to believe. Scully and Mulder find the truth and nothing but the truth but people think there crazy because they believe in that sort of stuff. Scully will die for Mulder and Mulder will die for Scully. Scully and Mulder can only trust eachother because the government don't want them to find the truth.
August 26, 2024
I think I may have read a paperback version of this back when the show was still on the air :-). It was interesting to learn about the process in writing an episode, pre-production, filming, and post-production ("I want to believe" but it boggles the mind that they would sometimes deliver the final version of an episode hours before it was supposed to be broadcast! And that they were brainstorming and writing the season finale about two months before it was scheduled to air, leaving little room for delays or reshoots!). The episode recaps, backstories, and behind-the-scenes information also were good.
June 5, 2018
I have started watching some X-files episodes again, so thought I would read this (will be watching Season 3 soon). It had some interesting behind the scenes information in it; about each episode and the final episode of the season in particular. The book may be of more interest to die-hard X-files fans; I enjoy the show, but don't need to know all the background stuff.
January 8, 2010
I love the behind the scenes and bits of trivia. It was especially cool to read the part about how an episode comes together, but I also liked seeing what some of the crew look like, which secondary actors reappear without my noticing, etc.
June 13, 2024
Covers fewer episodes than the previous volume but provides a lot more info for each individual episode. It's a great guide to series 3 that's fascinating to flip through while rewatching the series in question.
September 28, 2009
This is a fun book for X-Files fans...interesting bits of trivia and pics.
April 27, 2017
Silliness. Not a good reference, it's more of a "fanboy" book formatted for people who don't like to read.
September 23, 2015
A great book for any X-files fan. I loved it!
January 25, 2021
very interesting. cool behind-the-scenes info on the making & production of the third season ;).
May 26, 2023
Has synopsis and background info on season 3 episodes. Also has a detailed account of the episode Talitha Cumi from start to finish.
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