Review of Trevor

The X-Files: Trevor (1999)
Season 6, Episode 17
8/10
An overlooked episode from Season 6
2 September 2010
Warning: Spoilers
I like this episode a lot and feel it is one that is often overlooked from Season 6. I guess it is a "Monster of the Week" episode but it doesn't feel like one. The storyline involves a convict, Pinker Rawles, who acquires the ability to pass through solid matter. He then uses this ability to try and track down his son who is the 'Trevor' of the title. Naturally he leaves a trail of destruction and fear in his wake and Mulder and Scully have to try and track him down. The acting is good but I found a few of the female cast rather annoying (Anderson exempt of course). It is John Diehl's performance that really makes the episode for me. He has a great physical presence and manages to create quite a threatening character. Yet one can't help but feel sorry for him, particularly at the end, as all he really wants is a second chance. As mentioned by other reviewers there are some minor inconsistencies in the episode but for me it is well executed and the climax is good.
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