Jessica and Dini travel back to March 10, 1995! Join us as we discuss our top 5 from S2 EP19, Død Kalm! This episode was written by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa. Directed by Rob Bowman. 

In “Død Kalm,” Mulder and Scully investigate a Navy ship whose crew mysteriously aged decades in weeks. Aboard the eerie vessel, they too begin to rapidly age, with Scully blaming contaminated water and Mulder suspecting time displacement.

The ghost ship setting amplifies isolation and dread, drawing on maritime lore and legends like the Mary Celeste. Themes of mortality and survival deepen as they race to uncover the truth and save themselves.

Blending science, folklore, and conspiracy theories, “Død Kalm” is a haunting exploration of human fragility and one of The X-Files’ most atmospheric episodes. 

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