It's interesting to think it may have changed viewing patterns. It does rather (to me anyway) explain the success of shows like 24.
I was surprised to read it, and maybe it did affect some viewers. I think they lost more people due to their cruel treatment of Scully's character, and to painting themselves into a corner with the William plot arc. Killing off the Lone Gunmen, Krycek and Cancerman weren't brilliant maneuvers, either. Truthfully, if I had been watching back in the day, they probably would have lost me. Forgive me if I am repeating myself, but I still haven't watched all of season nine and I'm not sure I ever will.
I agree with you that the success of 24 is due in large part to 9/11. I have issues with that series, but this is not the forum to discuss them.
Re: A great review!
I was surprised to read it, and maybe it did affect some viewers. I think they lost more people due to their cruel treatment of Scully's character, and to painting themselves into a corner with the William plot arc. Killing off the Lone Gunmen, Krycek and Cancerman weren't brilliant maneuvers, either. Truthfully, if I had been watching back in the day, they probably would have lost me. Forgive me if I am repeating myself, but I still haven't watched all of season nine and I'm not sure I ever will.
I agree with you that the success of 24 is due in large part to 9/11. I have issues with that series, but this is not the forum to discuss them.