The X-Files Season 3 Episode 13 ‘Syzygy’ cast and characters: Here’s who brought the Fox sci-fi drama to life

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The X-Files | Image Via: Ten Thirteen Productions

The X-Files is a TV show that kept on bringing forth more and more intriguing episodes through the years. Amongst the many episodes of this intense TV show, Episode 13 of Season 3 definitely becomes a memorable one.

The elements of planetary alignment combined with the mystery of murder become the backdrop for the ‘Syzygy’ episode in The X-Files. The cast plays a crucial role in bringing life to the level of thrill in this series with their distinct performance.


The X-Files Season 3 Episode 13 ‘Syzygy’ cast and characters

1) David Duchovny as Fox Mulder

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The X-Files | Image Via: Ten Thirteen Productions

David Duchovny does a commendable job in bringing Fox Mulder's complex character to life in this episode of The X-Files. From the beginning of the episode, Mulder’s dynamic with Scully begins to go through complications because of this unique case, which they follow in this episode. Fox Mulder navigates through this case with Detective White.

This is especially because of Scully’s behavior. David Duchovny’s performance is truly worth appreciating. He is able to depict Fox Mulder's struggles in such an authentic manner. Some of David Duchovny’s other projects include Aquarius, Californication, etc.


2) Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully

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The X-Files | Image Via: Ten Thirteen Productions

Gillian Anderson’s Dana Scully finds it difficult to believe the story behind the case, which causes her to be in a bad mood while the investigation continues. Seeing Mulder continue the investigation with Detective White, Dana gets further angered. Dana and Scully’s dynamic passes through multiple challenges in this episode of this horror series.

Gillian Anderson’s other projects, such as Sex Education, The First Lady, The Crown, The Fall, and many more, also depict the acting prowess with which she brings life to Dana’s character in this series.


3) Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Det. Angela White

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The X-Files | Image Via: Ten Thirteen Productions

Dana Wheeler-Nicholson’s Detective Angela White becomes a crucial part in the investigation of this complex case. White gets into a difficult situation with Scully as she begins to misbehave with her during the investigation.

It cannot be denied that, through her short screen time in this episode, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson’s Angela White perfectly stole the show. White's distinct focus on solving the case helped Scully and Mulder navigate through the case properly. Some of Dana Wheeler-Nicholson's other projects are Unconventional, Nashville, Friday Night Lights, etc.


4) Wendy Benson-Landes as Margi Kleinjan

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The X-Files | Image Via: Ten Thirteen Productions

Wendy Benson-Landes’s Margi Kleinjan perfectly brings forth the layer of supernatural elements in this episode. From the beginning of the episode, Margi and Terri join hands to bring forth complications for Mulder and Scully.

At the end of the episode, Margi even pretends to be innocent and blames Terri for all the crimes that have been going on. Wendy Benson-Landes’s other projects include The Young and the Restless, Ugly Betty, etc.


5) Lisa Robin Kelly as Terri Roberts

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The X-Files | Image Via: Ten Thirteen Productions

While Margi goes to Mulder for the crimes, Lisa Robin’s Terri blames Margi and reveals the truth to Scully, bringing further chaos to the Scully-Mulder dynamic in this episode.

Lisa Robin Kelly truly does an impeccable job in bringing forth the air of mystery in this episode with her chilling performance as Terri. Some of Lisa Robin Kelly’s other projects are That '70s Show, Days of Our Lives, etc.


Other cast members of this episode include:

  • Ryan Reynolds
  • Denalda Williams
  • Gabrielle Miller
  • Tim Dixon

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Edited by KOUSHIKI ROY