“Hungry” – Season 7 Ep. 3

 

Robert ‘Rob’ Roberts: [to Mulder & Scully] I’m sorry, but this is like good cop, insane cop.

Written by: Vince Gilligan

Directed by: Kim Manners

Original Air Date: November 21st, 1999

Principal Setting: Costa Mesa, California

Episode Summary:

Rob Roberts has an addiction to human brains. As he tries to control this overpowering hunger and turn his life around, Mulder and Scully try to find out who the brain-eating monster is.

Personal Commentary:

I didn’t actually realize this until I read the fact, but this is the first time an episode has taken the sole perspective of the monster as we only see Mulder and Scully when he comes into contact with Rob. This perspective creates a more interesting effect by really understanding his desires and why he is really a cannibal.

The creature makeup was very well done as we see ears and hair being pulled off on camera seamlessly. The acting was good by the whole cast, just not the most original monster or no real surprises besides what creature he truly is. I liked how he never changed who he was, even at the end when his death was imminent.

Episode Grade: B-

Favorite Scene:

Fun Facts:

• The first episode to be told solely from the point of view of the antagonist. We only see Mulder and Scully when he comes into contact with them.
• In keeping with writer Vince Gilligan’s habit of putting his girlfriend’s name (Holly Rice) in each episode he writes, the manager of the fast-food store is named Mr. Rice. Another employee is named Lucy, which is Holly’s real first name.

Faces You May Recognize:

 

• Mark Pellegrino has been in supporting roles in The Big Lebowski, National Treasure, The Number 23, and Lucifer in the show Supernatural . Most of you will recognize him for playing Jacob in Lost. 

• Judith Hoag isn’t really that recognizable, but just wanted to give her a shout out for playing April O’Neil in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.