UFO Witness 2021

Name: UFO Witness
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Ben Hansen, Mark O'Connell

Status: Returning Series
First Aired: January 10, 2021
Last Aired: August 9, 2022
Format: 2 seasons · 16 eps
Networks: Science, discovery+
Where to Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel

★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 15 votes Documentary 2 seasons · 16 eps Returning Series

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What is UFO Witness?

Subject: Television series "UFO Witness" (2021). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type: TV series
Year: 2021
Status: Returning Series
Episodes: 16
First aired: Jan 10, 2021
Last aired: Aug 9, 2022
Original language: EN
Origin: US
Networks: Science, discovery+
Genres: Documentary
Updated: Oct 2, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 15 votes
Format: 2 seasons · 16 episodes
Status: Returning Series
Networks: Science, discovery+
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Subject: Television series "UFO Witness" (2021).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: UFO Witness
Year: 2021
Genre: Documentary
Protagonist: Ben Hansen
Mission: To uncover the truth behind UFO sightings across America.
Key Detail: Access to the archives of famed ufologist Dr. J. Allen Hynek.
Goal: To unlock secrets of the past to shed light on today's UFO encounters.
Draft 1: UFO Witness is a 2021 documentary television series. Ben Hansen is on a mission to uncover the truth behind UFO sightings across America. Through the series, Hansen utilizes unprecedented access to the archives of the famed ufologist Dr. J. Allen Hynek. By exploring these archives, the series aims to unlock secrets from the past in order to shed light on contemporary UFO encounters. (64 words) - Too short.
Draft 2 (Expanding with available info): The 2021 documentary series UFO Witness follows Ben Hansen as he attempts to uncover the truth regarding UFO sightings throughout America.

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“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
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Is UFO Witness worth watching?

UFO Witness holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 15 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

How many seasons and episodes are in UFO Witness, and how long does it take to binge?

UFO Witness spans 2 seasons and 16 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 12 hours (at an average of 45 minutes per episode).

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