X-Files darker in later seasons

[sg_lab2]

Did it seem to anyone that the last year or more of the X-Files seemed darker? Not in tone, but visually. Scifi channel is having a mini marathon of episodes from 2002 today. I caught a few minutes of a couple of episodes and the lighting is so dark as well as the clothes, I could see my reflection on the TV screen just below their faces.

I found it rather annoying. And I don't recall the early years looking like that. Of course I did notice when it was still airing originally that Scully's wardrobe had changed and she was wearing darker clothes in the last few years. I really didn't like that change. It also occurred to me later that Mulder and Scully both seemed to no longer wear their glasses. Or if they did it was very rare.

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[mizz-magenta.livejournal.com]

It didn't really bother me, lol. I've noticed it with a few shows, like CSI seems to have a lot darker, too. I guess it keeps cost down, "adds effect" and is more flattering to the actors.

Tell me about it! I've been scrolling back through my Flist just to see if anyone replied to me, lol.

[sg-lab.livejournal.com]

My Mom said that about CSI NY. She was always saying someone needs to get some extra lightbulbs on that show. :D Suffice to say, she doesn't watch that one anymore. Just CSI LV.