🛸 The X-Files returned to Fox this week, **14 years** after the original series finale.

🔍 The iconic sci-fi series left many questions: Is the cigarette smoking man alive or dead? Is the syndicate still creating scary viruses? When did Mulder and Scully start their romantic relationship?

💔 Many fans watched the series, captivated by the sexual tension between Mulder and Scully. Clues about their relationship began in the very first episode, such as Scully wearing a robe and underwear during a late-night visit to Mulder's hotel room.

👀 From the pilot onward, there is evidence suggesting Mulder and Scully had an off-screen "partners with benefits" arrangement. They displayed jealousy when others flirted with them, and their chemistry was palpable to those around them.

💏 Scully even showed interest in a shape-shifter she thought was Mulder, indicating their complex relationship. By season **7**, in the episode "All Things," they are seen in a casual, intimate setting, suggesting a deeper connection.

🛌 The series concludes with Mulder and Scully snuggling in bed, confirming their romantic relationship. It feels as if they have been together for **nine years** or more.