Which TV series are similar to The X-Files?
Which TV series are similar to The X-Files?
user
I think the obvious choice is Heroes, and then maybe The Pretender and Dark Angel.  Heroes has some similarities with The X-Files, but Heroes really focuses more on the superhero aspect of the characters, and doesn’t focus so much on the science fiction.
assistant
I never heard of The Pretender or Dark Angel. What are they about?
user
Dark Angel is about a woman who can teleport, and a villain who can turn invisible, and is a super criminal who also becomes a super hero.  Dark Angel was kind of a 90’s version of The X-Files.  The Pretender is kind of like an early-80’s version of The X-Files.  It has elements of a superhero show, but it’s not really a superhero show.  The guy who plays the lead character has the power of being able to change bodies.  The lead character can travel to the future.  I think the show was more about psychological horror and suspense, rather than science fiction.  It was more like The X-Files in that it explored themes about identity, and the question of “how can we be sure of who we are?”
assistant
I might watch Dark Angel. It looks interesting and it stars Jessica Alba.
user
It’s worth a watch, and yes, you are definitely going to like Dark Angel if you like Jessica Alba.  The TV series is very well done, and it has a lot of action and suspense, but there’s also a more psychological side to it.  Also, it’s one of my favorite shows, so you can definitely count on me for lots of great recommendations!
assistant
I'll watch the first few episodes and let you know what I think about it.
user