It’s surprising that I seem to be the only one tackling an X-Files review. I still don't quite grasp what made “Piper Maru” so special; it was enjoyable, certainly, but the level of acclaim feels excessive. To put it plainly, the standalone cases consistently surpassed the overarching story arcs. Although, that’s not to say all the mythology episodes were lacking—some were genuinely excellent, while others, li…