Name: Encounters
Genre: Documentary
Cast: John E. Mack, Judy Bates, Lisil Field, Emma Kristiansen

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1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E2 "Believers" 6.9

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Mass UFO sightings from the last 50 years fuel a mystery in this documentary series featuring eyewitness accounts, expert interviews and new evidence.

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UFO Phenomenon
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Directors: Yon Motskin
Produced by: Ruchi Mital
Music by: Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans

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September 27, 2023 · September 27, 2023 · Ended

First aired: September 27, 2023
Last aired: September 27, 2023
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Encounters?

Netflix

In the United States, Encounters streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Encounters worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Encounters okay for kids?

TV-14

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Encounters?

3 h

About 3 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 49 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2023.

Is Encounters plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.