Dark Skies
Dark Skies is an American UFO conspiracy theory-based sci-fi television series that aired from the 1996 to 1997 season for 18 episodes, plus a two-hour pilot episode. The success of The X-Files on Fox proved there was an audience for science fiction shows, resulting in NBC commissioning this proposed competitor following a pitch from producers Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman. The series debuted September 21, 1996 on NBC, and was later rerun by the Sci-Fi Channel. Its tagline was "History as we know it is a lie."
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Overview
Dark Skies is an American UFO conspiracy theory-based sci-fi television series that aired from the 1996 to 1997 season for 18 episodes, plus a two-hour pilot episode. The success of The X-Files on Fox proved there was an audience for science fiction shows, resulting in NBC commissioning this proposed competitor following a pitch from producers Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman. The series debuted September 21, 1996 on NBC, and was later rerun by the Sci-Fi Channel. Its tagline was "History as we know it is a lie."
Series Snapshot
- Status
- Released
- Total Seasons
- 1
- Total Episodes
- 19
- First Air Date
- Sep 21, 1996
- Most Recent Air Date
- May 31, 1997
- Original Language
- en-US
Themes
Tone & Style
- World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
- Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
- Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.
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Creators & Cast
Main cast:
- Rating
- 8.5
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 19
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