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Rifling Through The X-Files: 1x05: “Shadows”

“When I die, I will haunt all your asses.” — Benjamin Franklin, drunk, possibly.

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I’m going to be honest, you guys. “Shadows” is almost offensively boring.

So before we get to a lengthy plot summary, let’s talk about the most fun thing about “Shadows”: terrible fashions. Specifically the terrible fashions of Lauren Kyte, a lady who is being haunted by her ghost-boss…and an array of florals?

Is that a teal silk blouse and an odd and unflattering rose-patterned skirt? You bet. Also that glass plaque has just been moved by a ghost.

You know what’s better than one ugly floral? Two (mismatched) ugly florals! Bonus points if one is in the form of a faux-quilted purse.

I’m going to try to give Lauren a pass on these ensemble because it was the mid-90s and everyone fell in love with two things: 1) burgundy/cranberry and 2) vests. It was like everyone spontaneously realized that their upper rib cage needed more coverage and/or emphasis. Seriously, it was a thing.

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