The X Files: I Want to Believe

Six years after the conclusion of The X-Files, Doctor Dana Scully embarks on a new chapter as a staff physician at Our Lady of Sorrows, a Catholic hospital in Seattle. She dedicates herself to treating young patients, including a boy named Christian who suffers from Sandhoff disease, showcasing her commitment to her medical career.

FBI agent Drummy approaches Scully at the hospital, urgently seeking her assistance in tracking down Fox Mulder, her former partner, who has been on the run. He hints that the manhunt for Mulder will cease if she agrees to help investigate a string of mysterious disappearances of women.

Reluctantly, Scully decides to assist and finds Mulder living in isolation, transformed with a beard and engrossed in articles about the paranormal. After some convincing, Mulder agrees to join Scully in the investigation, despite his fears of it being a trap set by the FBI.

Scully and Mulder travel to Washington, D.C., where they meet Agent Dakota Whitney, who seeks Mulder's expertise on a troubling case. The investigation takes a spiritual turn when they hear about Father Joe, a defrocked priest who claims to have visions related to the disappearances.

Father Joe's claims spark a debate between Scully and Mulder, as Scully is repulsed by his sordid past while Mulder is intrigued by the potential truth in his visions. Their differing beliefs create tension between them as they work to decipher the mysteries surrounding the case.

During a visit to the home of kidnapped agent Monica Banan in snowy Montana, the situation escalates as Father Joe starts bleeding from his eyes while praying. This alarming event deepens the sense of danger surrounding the case, showcasing the unpredictable nature of their investigation.

The investigation takes a tragic turn when another woman is kidnapped by the notorious snowplow driver Janke Dacyshyn. This incident heightens the urgency for Scully and Mulder to uncover the truth and prevent further victims from suffering.

As Scully and Mulder work closely together, they delve into personal discussions about Scully's son, William, highlighting their shared history and emotional connection. This conversation emphasizes the weight of their past and the depth of their current partnership.

Following a tough night of searching, Father Joe guides Scully and Mulder to a frozen burial ground filled with grim evidence of numerous victims. Scully finds this shocking and confronts Mulder about his obsession with the dead, reminding him of the painful memories of his sister's death.

As they close in on Dacyshyn, tragedy strikes when a betrayal leads to Agent Whitney's death during a raid. This loss weighs heavily on the team and complicates their investigation, causing Scully to reflect on the risks they are facing.

While entangled in the dangerous investigation, Scully faces a personal ethical conflict at the hospital. She fights to gain approval for an experimental procedure on Christian, showcasing both her medical dedication and emotional turmoil over his condition.

Scully confronts Father Joe, seeking clarity about his visions. In a moment of despair, she discovers that he suffers from advanced lung cancer, which complicates their discussions about the critical circumstances surrounding the missing women.

Despite Scully's worries about the dark path they might be walking, Mulder persists in searching for Dacyshyn. He struggles between his desire to solve the case and his concern for Scully’s well-being, highlighting the tension between his determination and their shared fears.

A tense confrontation with Dacyshyn leads to a critical moment where Scully must save Mulder from imminent danger. This pivotal scene reinforces their reliance on one another and their unwavering bond through the perilous investigation.

In the aftermath of their harrowing experiences, Scully learns about Father Joe's passing and contemplates the connections between his death and the ongoing mystery. Empowered by his mantra to 'don't give up', she resolves to take the next steps in her life, including the potential surgery for Christian.

In a whimsical post-credits scene, Scully and Mulder are seen together in swimsuits on a boat, leisurely rowing towards a tropical island. This light-hearted ending serves as a reminder that beyond their struggles, hope and possibilities still remain for the future.