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Message: <blockquote data-quote="timbannock" data-source="post: 4613698" data-attributes="member: 17913">It definitely lost focus shortly after that, but some of the writing was at its best in those "midling" seasons...humor was actually funny, serious stuff was VERY serious and dark.  But the plot itself kind of ran away from them it seemed.Honestly, X-Files doesn't need a crazy budget to be good, just strong writing.  It's more about characters and the horrors they faced, as opposed to awesome special effects.  Although I still think Carter's got something left in him, I'd say have a couple people who worked on the better X-Files script polish up the story and dialogue, and you'd be golden.Heroes is a little more FX-laden from what I've seen, but it too would lend well to a "mini-series" style of format.  Instead of stand-alone movies or a full TV season, just do a handful of hour or two-hour episodes and package them as a mini-series.  Great format for both shows to continue.  More focused, less long-term commitment from actors and producers/financial backers, and it satisfies the demand for these products without sacrificing quality.Almost a no-brainer, if I understand the entertainment biz at all (which I might not).</blockquote>