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16 out of 17 people found the following comment useful :- What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, 19 March 2007 Author: Muldernsanta from Washington Terrace, Utah
Three of a Kind is the second of the Lone Gunmen-centric episodes, the first being Unusual Suspects. This is a great episode, and like Unusual Suspects, stars only one of the dynamic duo, this time being Scully instead of Mulder. It opens with Byers during a voice-over, the first and only time a Lone Gunmen does a voice-over. The Lone Gunmen show that they can carry an episode. This is probably why they eventually got their own series. I like how they revisited the Susanne Modeski story, instead of just inventing a new storyline for them. Gillian Anderson shows in this episode that she can do some comedy herself, and she doesn't just have to play the straight-man to Mulder's comedian. She is great in her portrayal of "Bimbo Scully". This is only time you'll see Scully like this, so cherish the moment.I found it interesting that Frohike recognized Scully's laugh, since she rarely ever laughs in the X-Files. It was cool to see Scully return the favor to Michael McKean, by giving him a butt slap, referencing back to the Dreamland episodes from earlier in the season. I also liked some of the creative shots, particularly from inside the ice machine and from the bottom of the ice bucket.Three of a Kind has a great mixture of humor and a serious plot dealing with Susanne Modeski and political assassination. It looks like the actors had fun doing this episode, and I had fun watching it. Three of a Kind is a sweet treat for Lone Gunmen fans.
14 out of 15 people found the following comment useful :- High Card - the Queen of Hearts, 24 October 2006 Author: (andyetris@yahoo.com) from Philadelphia, PA
This comic "Lone Gunmen" episode is the sequel to the delightful episode "Unusual Suspects" from season 5. Byers, Frohike, and Langly, publishers of the "Lone Gunmen" conspiracy-newsletter, are in Las Vegas at a defense contractors' convention hoping to dig up some government secrets. So are a couple of other conspiracy 'nuts' - and Suzanne Modeski, the military chemist kidnapped by government agents in the episode that brought the "Gunmen" together! Byers has long carried a torch for the beautiful would-be whistle-blower, and aims to rescue her - again! The trio trick Scully into lending a hand, but Modeski doesn't feel she needs much help. Are Byers' suspicions of Modeski's fiancé (Charles Rocket) more than jealousy? Will Frohike take advantage of his love interest's new feelings? And Langly is also aiming for a woman's heart - will he penetrate it? You'll have fun finding out!Charles Rocket doesn't have much of a role here, which is kind of a waste. Nevertheless this is a fun comedy-thriller. If you like it, be sure to look for "The Lone Gunmen" TV series.I always loved the Lone Gunmen, and this episode is a favorite. This had to be a reason creator Chris Carter got the go-ahead on the spin-off series. It's too bad the series didn't last a full season!
3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :- Like I'm gonna reveal my sources., 29 April 2008 Author: Sanpaco13 from Sandy, UT, United States
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Three of a Kind is the sequel to the earlier episode The Unusual Suspects and the Susanne Modeski story. It also features an appearance by renowned Man in Black, Morris Fletcher. Byers, Langley, and Frohike are at a Defense Contractors Convention in Vegas looking for some sweet 411. I like the way the episode starts out with the poker game and Byers getting busted. I don't know why but i've always enjoyed watching poker games. AFter getting kicked out Byers sees Susanne in the casino and the hunt ensues to figure out how to save her. Byers believes her to have been brain-washed and it looks to be true as we see Jimmy kill himself by jumping in front of a car. The whole idea is very similar to that of The Manchurian Candidate where brainwashing or mind control is used to create assassins. The episode has some good suspense and comedic elements including the famous bimbo Scully. Overall the episode is entertaining but not the best. 7 out of 10.
3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :- Scully and The Gunmen - lots of memorable lines and situations, 31 March 2007 Author: misterowl07030 from United States
This is probably my favorite episode.The Byers dream sequence in the teaser still grabs me every time I see the episode in re-runs, and it always leaves me a little sad. The X-Files has a lot of episodes with very well-written teasers, but this one is just beautiful.I liked seeing Scully get drawn out of the huge machinations of the show's main plot into the nerdy intrigue of The Lone Gunmen. Mulder usually calls on them when he needs something. This time, they're calling on Scully, and she has to interact with them without Mulder as an intermediary. It's also nice to see Susanne Modeski again, considering that she was being taken away by Mr. X when we las saw her in the "Unusual Suspects" episode. It's too bad that we never got to know her better. A lot of what's good about this episode comes from all of these interesting characters having to deal with each other.This was a great episode from The X-files at its peak. No aliens or monsters, just people.
0 out of 2 people found the following comment useful :- bad episode, 29 May 2009 Author: mrdonleone from belgium
really, this episode was boring. yes, we know the love story from episodes before, but it ended! hello? anybody home? we don't need the same story twice! ow, now I am so scared... it's in fact the same story as before... oh no, what shall we do... what can we do? my advice: put the DVD out of your DVD player and be sure to burn it after you demolish it. well, yes, this may sound like an angry guy, but I am angry: I am angry they used those Lone Gunmen in a story with no plot other than the same as before. I hate it when Mulder isn't in the story. it's as if I would eat meat without a bone... I'm just laughing, that's all, because this whole episode is one big laugh. it's so dumb it's not even something to laugh about, but what else do you want me to do? to weep? sure, I could weep, I could weep because these kind of episodes destroy the moral op The X-Files and they have made Hollywood make a sequel movie, a movie that has got nothing to do with the series! so now you see: these kind of episodes makes us dumb and stupid. destroy this episode! and in case you didn't know yet, this review was sarcastic.
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