The Lone Gunmen

After years of playing second fiddle to Agents Mulder and Scully on  The X-Files, the trio of computer-hacking conspiracy geeks popularly known as The Lone Gunmen are finally heading out on their own. Never ones to stray far from the center of corporate and government intrigue, the threesome play like a misguided Mission Impossible team, embarking on a series of comic adventures that simultaneously highlight their genius and ineptitude.

Directed by Chris Carter, Vince Gilligan, Frank Spotnitz, John Shiban, The Lone Gunmen leans on a strong ensemble — Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2001.