Attn X-Files Fans (Take 2)
by jchamberlin on Comments
This is a little warning for those of you looking to buy the new X-Files DVDs. The content ISN'T THE SAME as the old DVD release. Instead of 7 discs, we only get 6. I pre-ordered the first three seasons from Overstock.com over Christmas, and they were delivered today. I opened up the first season, and much to my surprise, there were only 6 discs, and practically no extras. The few which are there are a few deleted scenes (VERY few) and a few "International Clips," which are basically nothing more than clips of the episode in a different language. If you look at the Original Release Page (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/releaseinfo.cfm?ReleaseID=5), it says 7 discs and 1152 minutes. My NEW set is 6 discs and 1089 minutes according to the back. Seasons 2 and 3 look the same as the first, with 99% of the extras being stripped out of the set. Season 1 - 6 discs - 1152 min Season 2 - 6 discs - 1124 min Season 3 - 6 discs - 1071 min I found the relative lack of details from FOX as something may be up. All they said was "new packaging." We now know it's code talk for "we're basically only giving you the episodes." I know some fans of the show will be okay with these DVDs, but they need to know what you're getting, and it certainly isn't much in terms of extras. If you still have your old release(s), and you're happy with them, I'd recommend keeping them. Personally, I'm rather disappointed with this.