Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal 1996

Overview

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal is a Canadian science fiction drama television series that aired for four seasons between 1996 and 2000. Created by Peter Aykroyd and Christopher Chacon, the program features a scientific team working for the Office of Scientific Investigation and Research, also known as the O.S.I.R. The series was primarily filmed in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and consists of 88 total episodes. The narrative centers on this scientific organization as they investigate reports of supernatural phenomena occurring throughout the world. The scope of their work includes a wide variety of paranormal events, ranging from alien abductions to cases of possession. The organization depicted within the show is loosely inspired by a real-life scientific entity. Dan Aykroyd appears in the series to open and close every episode, frequently emphasizing the legitimacy of the real-world organization that served as the inspiration for the program. The cast includes Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope, and Colin Fox, among others, as they portray the team members tasked with examining these unexplained occurrences.