| Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction | |
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| Starring | Mitch Horowitz, Chrissy Newton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Roswell, New Mexico |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Best Productions LLC |
| Original release | |
| Network | Discovery Channel |
| Release | June 19, 2024 – present |
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Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction is a UFO-themed television series on the Discovery Channel that evaluates people's self-reported experiences with UFOs and aliens. It premiered on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT[1] and is hosted by author Mitch Horowitz and podcaster Chrissy Newton,[2] who review scientific data and research to analyze guests' encounters with extraterrestrial activity and determine whether or not they are explained.[3] In one episode, geologist Frank Kimbler provides one of 20 small pieces of metal that he recovered from the outskirts of Roswell, New Mexico, one of which was tested and confirmed it to be "100-percent pure aluminum," which experts suggest was "compelling evidence" that prove that aliens crashed in the area decades earlier.[4]
One review stated: "Utilizing scientific data and research, they aim to uncover whether these experiences can be rationally explained [and offer] viewers an intriguing perspective."[5] In an interview about the show, Horowitz pointed to addressing the challenge of "overly credulous" tendencies among the UFO community, while giving a fair hearing to the legitimate evidence and experiences of witnesses, examining each account on the merits.[6] Prior to Roswell's 2024 annual UFO Festival, Horowitz noted that the guests hailed from all over North America and Latin America, and stated, "I think what is seen in the spotlight that's placed on the experiencers is how canny and capable so many of these people are," as many of them have a background in technology, engineering, and military service.[6][7] The seventh episode of the season, "Crash in California," airs on August 7, and consists first of a sighting in Nevada and then of an investigation of a possible UFO crash site in Needles, California.[8]
- ^ DiMartino, Michelle (May 29, 2024). "All-New Series "Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction" Premieres June 19 at 10PM on Discovery Channel". Warner Bros. Discovery press release. Burbank, CA. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Cavanaugh, Patrick (May 29, 2024). "Discovery Announces Mysterious New Series Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Nashville, TN. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Fishman, Scott (June 19, 2024). "'Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction' Investigator Chrissy Newton Promises Otherworldly Discoveries". TV Insider. New York, NY. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Phelan, Matthew (June 20, 2024). "Geologist unearths mystery metal at Roswell UFO crash site in new doc". MSN. Redmond, WA. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Zafar, Ayesha (August 12, 2024). "Can You Watch Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction Online Free?". Coming Soon. Los Angeles, CA. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Ellis, Rick (June 18, 2024). "Q&A: Mitch Horowitz Talks 'Alien Encounters: Fact Or Fiction'". All Your Screens. Minneapolis, MN. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Martinez, Toby (July 5, 2024). "Discovery Channel show touches down for UFO Festival". Roswell Daily Record. Roswell, NM. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Byrd, Jules (July 31, 2024). "Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction Season 1 Episode 7 Crash in California Airs August 7 2024 on Discovery". TV Everyday. San Jose, CA. Retrieved August 3, 2024.