Dark Skies
“History as we know it is a lie.”
Dark Skies is an American UFO conspiracy theory-based sci-fi television series that aired from the 1996 to 1997 season for 18 episodes, plus a two-hour pilot episode. The success of The X-Files on Fox proved there was an audience for science fiction shows, resulting in NBC commissioning this proposed competitor following a pitch from producers Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman. The series debuted September 21, 1996 on NBC, and was later rerun by the Sci-Fi Channel. Its tagline was "History as we know it is a lie."
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About Dark Skies
Dark Skies is a 1996 English-language sci-fi & fantasy, drama and action & adventure series. The cast is led by Eric Close, Megan Ward, J.T. Walsh. It spans 1 season and 19 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings.
It was first aired on September 21, 1996.
- First aired
- September 21, 1996
- Last aired
- May 31, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 (19 episodes)
- Network
- NBC
Dark Skies cast & crew
The cast features Eric Close as John Loengard, Megan Ward as Kimberly Sayers, J.T. Walsh as Frank Bach, Jeri Ryan as Juliet Stuart, Tim Kelleher as Jim Steele, and Conor O'Farrell as Phil Albano.
Is Dark Skies worth watching?
Dark Skies holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 51 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed sci-fi & fantasy series.
With 1 season and 19 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, drama, and action & adventure, Dark Skies is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Dark Skies
Eric Close
John Loengard
Megan Ward
Kimberly Sayers
J.T. Walsh
Frank Bach
Jeri Ryan
Juliet Stuart
Tim Kelleher
Jim Steele
Conor O'Farrell
Phil Albano
Charley Lang
Dr. Halligan
James F. Kelly
Robert Kennedy
Gregory Harrison
Old John Loengard
Grant Mathis
Pyne
Dark Skies — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dark Skies in United States?
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▸What language is Dark Skies in?
Dark Skies is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Dark Skies are there?
Dark Skies has 1 season with 19 episodes in total.
▸What is Dark Skies rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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