: Mulder and Scully discover that Graves' spirit is still present, acting as a psychokinetic guardian for Lauren and attempting to expose a treasonous plot within his former company.
: The episode was influenced by the 1982 horror film The Entity . The X-Files 1x6
The story focuses on , a secretary at a defense contracting firm who is grieving the recent suicide of her boss and father figure, Howard Graves. : Mulder and Scully discover that Graves' spirit
: Production was reportedly pushed by network executives who wanted a more traditional "ghost story" rather than the show's focus on mutants or aliens. The X-Files 1x6
Watch a detailed rewatch and discussion of the episode's plot and production context: Shadows S1E6 - The X-Files Revisited. JB's Spooky Review YouTube• Feb 19, 2023