Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files

2010 – 2012Show3 seasons48 episodesTV-PG

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A gripping, eerie reality series about mystery and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for laughs, romance or warmth.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 48 episodes · best: S2E8 "Area 51/Cajun Apparition" 8.2

Episodes

6.9
7.8

Story

Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files is a paranormal investigation series produced by Base Productions that began airing July 15, 2010, on SyFy. The show follows a team of investigators, led by former FBI agent Ben Hansen, who review various photographs and viral videos of alleged paranormal activity. If a particular piece of evidence is deemed intriguing enough to warrant further investigation, they set out to recreate and explain the sighting. Beginning episode #207 in first-half of season two, the show began to feature a "You Decide" segment in the middle of the program where a video is shown of something strange and then asks the viewing audience if they think the footage is fact or faked. After a commercial break the truth behind the video is revealed.

Feels like

  • Paranormal Investigation
  • Mystery Solving
  • Hoax Debunking
  • Unexplained Phenomena
  • Scientific Inquiry
  • Viral Video Analysis
  • Reality Show
  • Intriguing
  • Suspenseful

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 15, 2010 · June 26, 2012 · Ended

First aired
July 15, 2010
Last aired
June 26, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 48 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Reality, Documentary, Mystery
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files?"

Questions about Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files?

In the United States, Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files okay for kids?

TV-PGDisturbing imagery

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

How long does it take to watch Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files?

48 h

About 48 hours: 48 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2012.

Is Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.