The Entire Planet is Watching 'The X-Files' Revival, and That's Terrible News for TV What it boils down to, though, is what makes a TV show a good candidate for revival and what makes a bad one. To some, the difference may be clear. With "The X-Files," the ongoing (and unfinished) conspiracy story combined with its (stellar) episodic "monster of the week" fare makes it an excellent candidate for continued success.