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"The Lone Gunmen," a spin-off of the renowned science fiction series "The X-Files," was conceived by the creative mind of Chris Carter alongside Vince Gilligan, who gained notable recognition for his later creation, "Breaking Bad." This series delved into the adventures of three eccentric individuals employed by a tabloid newspaper known as "The Lone Gunmen," specializing in the investigation of controversial topics, including government conspiracies.