Ep 19. Hollywood A.D.

Mulder and Scully investigate an unusual case in Hollywood, prompted by a call from a producer named Kim. She claims that a strange occurrence took place on the set of her latest film, which was being made about a 1920s Hollywood director named Josepho. She believes that he is haunting them and has caused a few mishaps on set, which have resulted in the death of one of her actors.

Mulder and Scully arrive in Hollywood and are immediately shuttled off to a meeting with Kim. She shows them footage of what she believes is Josepho's ghost on set, and Mulder is particularly intrigued. While the case is far outside the norm for the duo, they accept and decide to investigate further.

As they get deeper into the case, they discover that odd occurrences have been taking place around several members of the production crew, including director Rob Roberts and star Gary. Mulder believes these accidents are not just coincidences, but rather the work of someone with a vendetta against the director or perhaps the studio as a whole.

Scully, on the other hand, approaches the paranormal aspects of the case with skepticism. She tries to explain away the strange happenings by suggesting that there may be natural explanations for what they're seeing. However, as the duo continues to dig, they uncover a connection between Josepho and the studio that is more sinister than they could have imagined.

The episode takes a unique approach to storytelling by incorporating a film-within-a-film aspect. The production crew is simultaneously filming Hollywood A.D., which revolves around Josepho's life, and paranormal activity is taking place on set. This creates a meta-narrative that blends real-world paranormal activity with fictional storytelling.

As Mulder and Scully's investigation deepens, they begin to realize that the ghost of Josepho is not what it seems. They eventually discover that the true culprit behind the paranormal activity on set is someone much closer to home.

Overall, "Hollywood A.D." is a fun and unique episode that blends paranormal activity with Hollywood storytelling. It showcases the strengths of Mulder and Scully's dynamic, as Mulder's eagerness to pursue the paranormal is countered by Scully's logical approach to the case. The episode also features a number of nods to Hollywood history, as well as a host of celebrity cameos that add to the fun.