Ellen Adderly: Whenever my life’s a mess, I just do some housework. It gives me the illusion I’m in control.
Mulder: Well, maybe I should try that sometime.
Written by: David Amann
Directed by: Cliff Bole
Original Air Date: April 2nd, 2000
Principal Setting: Montpelier, Vermont
Episode Summary:
Mulder and Scully are on a stakeout of a female serial-killer of prostitutes. Mulder gets called away from the stakeout by Skinner to investigate the disappearance of federal judge’s daughter. The strange appearance of a raven shortly before she went missing leads Mulder to believe this case may have paranormal significance.
Personal Commentary:
This is one of those middle of the road monster-of-the-week episodes that doesn’t add a whole lot to the series, although it is scary and seeing the chimera woman’s strength as she almost kills Mulder is very intense. I like how Mulder always abandons Scully to do the investigate the more interesting case. Poor Scully left behind on her boring stakeout.
Episode Grade: C
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Fun Facts:
- Michelle Joyner played Ellen Adderly. Ellen’s baby, Katy Adderly, was played by Ms. Joyner’s real-life twin boys.
- Gina Mastrogiacomo’s final role before her death one year later.
Faces You May Recognize:
- Gina Mastrogiacomo is famous for playing in Goodfellas and The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear. This appearance in the episode was her last acting job before unfortunate death a year later.
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