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The UnXplained

2019 – nowShow8 seasons116 episodesTV-14

Documentary
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

An intriguing, ambiguous documentary series about mystery and history.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, romance or brutality.

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Episodes

8 seasons · 116 episodes · best: S7E3 "The Lost" 8.2

Episodes

7.2
7.2
7.0
7.4
7.2
7.7
7.8
7.9

Story

Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen.

Feels like

  • Unexplained Mysteries
  • Conspiracy Theory Exploration
  • Documentary Style
  • Paranormal Phenomena
  • Historical Enigmas
  • Pop Culture Deep Dive
  • Skeptical Inquiry
  • Short-form Segments
  • Eerie Atmosphere
  • Intellectual Curiosity

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Kevin Burns

Everyone

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

Facts

July 19, 2019 · August 7, 2026 · Still running

First aired
July 19, 2019
Latest episode
August 7, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
8 seasons · 116 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hungarian
Made in
United States
Available in
24 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The UnXplained?"

Questions about The UnXplained

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The UnXplained?

NetflixPrimeDisney+HuluPhiloThe RokuHooplaSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, The UnXplained streams on Netflix, Prime, Disney+, Hulu, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is The UnXplained worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.3).

Which season of The UnXplained is best?

Season 8, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is The Lost (season 7, episode 3) at 8.2, and the lowest is Satanic Encounters (season 3, episode 2) at 6.2.

Is The UnXplained okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imagery

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

How long does it take to watch The UnXplained?

83 h

About 83 hours: 116 episodes in 8 seasons of about 43 minutes each since 2019, and it's still in production.

Is The UnXplained plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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