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Alien Encounters

2012 – 2014Show3 seasons10 episodesTV-PG

DocumentarySci-Fi & Fantasy
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

Scientists and sci-fi writers explore a hypothetical first-contact event between aliens and humans.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, romance or tears.

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Alien Encounters episodes

3 seasons · 10 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Message, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 The Arrival, 7.2
  1. S2 E1 The Invasion, 7.2
  2. S2 E2 The Offspring, 6.8
  1. S3 E1 The Aura, 6.1
  2. S3 E2 The Entanglement, 7.1
  3. S3 E3 The Prophecies, 5.8
  4. S3 E4 The Escalation, 6.9
  5. S3 E5 The War, 6.4
  6. S3 E6 The Time Machine, 6.9

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Facts

March 13, 2012 · July 1, 2014 · Ended

First aired
March 13, 2012
Last aired
July 1, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Belgium, Malaysia
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Alien Encounters?"

Questions about Alien Encounters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Alien Encounters?

HBO MaxBritboxDiscovery+The RokuPluto TVTravelSpectrum On DemandBBC Select

In the United States, Alien Encounters streams on HBO Max, Britbox, Discovery+, Travel, and BBC Select, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Spectrum On Demand, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Alien Encounters worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7).

Which season of Alien Encounters is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.2. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.5. The highest-rated episode is The Message (season 1, episode 1) at 7.2, and the lowest is The Prophecies (season 3, episode 3) at 5.8.

Is Alien Encounters okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Alien Encounters?

8 h

About 8 hours: 10 episodes in 3 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2014.

Is Alien Encounters plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.