"Three of a Kind"

Poker, anyone?

While Three of a Kind sadly lacked that Mulder-Scully togetherness we've all grown so accustomed to (face it: we've been spoiled the last few episodes), it did present us with an amusing (albeit drugged) side of Scully and a nice reunion with the Lone Gunmen, whom we haven't seen in awhile.  

Scully is easily fooled by the Lone Gunmen's gadgetry into coming to Las Vegas.  They know the sway Mulder has over Scully and she is easily convinced by "Mulder's" monotonous voice on the end of the line, even though it goes against her first instincts.

I found the beginning almost sad when Byers tells us of his dream, this beautiful dream where he has everything he's ever wanted.  He's got two little girls and a house and a wife that loves him.  But suddenly it is all taken away and he is left with nothing.  I've always thought that Byers seemed a little restless (and we know from Unusual Suspects that he comes from a background unique to those of Langly and Frohike).  The loss of Susanne Modeski ten years previous left a pang in the back of his mind that he found difficult to stifle.  He had lost what could have become the love of his life.

Langly's reaction to the autopsy was amusing in itself, but things really took off when Scully was injected with the drug that inhibits higher thought.  Rather than being her introverted, emotionally restrained self, she becomes giddy and bubble-headed.  I was surprised at how well Gillian Anderson played physical comedy on screen, especially in attempting to move the autopsy table <g>.  When Frohike, upon finding her collapsed, rushes to her aid and asks her if she's alright, she thinks a minute, replying, "Sure, Cutie."

Kudos to whomever thought up the cameo of the endlessly sleazy Morris Fletcher (Michael McKean).  That, coupled with all the attention from the men she was getting made me wish that the Lone Gunmen would bring that bloody video camera down into the lounge so that Mulder wouldn't miss the show.

Scully: I just can't decide who lights my fire.

Scully's only real contact with Mulder is a one-sided phone conversation during which she realizes she's been duped.  

Quote of the Week:

Scully: Oh, man!  I am going to kick their asses.

The ending was extremely conclusive, and yet left things open for Byers and Susanne in the future.  The banter of the Lone Gunmen between themselves made this episode worthwhile, despite the lack of shippy nature.  Bravo!


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