Fox has put in a six-episode limited series order for this X-Files reboot. Carter, however, held out hope that the show could return, though likely in the form of more self-contained mini-series or specials.
“Mulder and Sculley will be in wheelchairs before we’re finished,” he joked.
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Jodie says
Ever since I found out the return season only consisted of 6 episodesn. I’ve been telling all my friends “there’s no way that’ll be all (that) They do. Even if there aren’t any more than 6 eps planned … the overwhelming statistics and response that the show will receive, will give creators no choice but to do more”