I loved the X-Files with almost religious fervor, and I'm sorry to say that I gradually stopped watching as it got more and more ridiculous and pathetic. I started out so strong, and ended up flopping around... eh. But I did love it for what it was, and what you say about its strength are very true.

As far as underappreciated Moby Dick stuff... her nickname was Starbuck. That was pretty darn blatant, I thought. :)