Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction

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Overview

Posting up at a local watering hole in Roswell, New Mexico, a town infamous for its UFO past, Horowitz and Newton meet with individuals who have experienced strange and unexplainable encounters.

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All-new series ALIEN ENCOUNTERS: FACT OR FICTION premieres on Discovery Channel

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Mitch Horowitz
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Chrissy Newton
Fist Air Date:
2024-06-19
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alien alien conspiracy alien contact alien encounter archive footage encounter of a third kind interview investigative journalism investigative reporter old footage search for truth search for witnesses seriously for ufo testimony ufo ufo sighting ufology unidentified aerial phenomenon (uap)
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Show Status: Returning Series

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY The 2024 Discovery series that takes the "I Want to Believe" poster and subjects it to a rigorous forensic audit. Set in a local watering hole in Roswell, New Mexico, Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction features UFO experts Mitch Horowitz and Chrissy Newton as they meet with "experiencers" to determine if their close encounters are cosmic or just common. By April 24, 2026, the show has become a staple of the "UAP disclosure" era, providing a grounded, scientific counterpoint to the more sensationalist "ancient aliens" narrative. THE PROS The hosting duo is a 100% authentic win; Mitch Horowitz brings a sincere, scholarly occult background while Chrissy Newton provides a sharp, investigative edge. The use of actual scientific data to debunk or validate sightings is a gripping change of pace for the genre, preventing it from feeling like another "ghost hunters in space" knock-off. It’s the "Go To" for visceral evidence—like the 2024 episode where geologist Frank Kimbler presented a piece of "100-percent pure aluminum" from the Roswell site that actually left experts stumped. THE CONS It hits a 7/10 because the "barroom setting" can occasionally feel like a bit of a head-scratcher, leaning into a slightly staged reality-TV vibe that clashes with the serious research. For some, the resolution of each case can be a bit of a let-down, as "explained" sightings often turn out to be mundane weather events or camera glitches. It misses the 8/10 mark because, as of early 2026, the series has remained a one-season wonder in the archive, with no official Season 2 premiere date on the horizon despite the ongoing public appetite for "disclosure". THE VERDICT A 7/10. It is a genuine, intellectually curious triumph that treats UFO witnesses with a regal sense of respect rather than ridicule. It’s a bit of a maze if you’re looking for definitive proof of little green men, but as a "detective show for the stars," it’s a crown jewel of modern Discovery programming. While the 2025 release of Mitch Horowitz's book *Practical Magick* has kept him in the spotlight, fans are still waiting for a return to the Roswell bar. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA * Roswell Roots: The series was timed perfectly for the 2024 annual UFO Festival in Roswell, where Horowitz noted that their guests were "canny and capable" professionals with tech backgrounds, not just "overly credulous" hobbyists. * Metal Mystery: In one of the most-discussed segments, a piece of metal recovered from the Roswell outskirts was verified as 100% pure aluminum, a "compelling" find that sparked massive debate in the 2024 UFO community. * The 2026 Connection: As of April 2026, Mitch Horowitz is currently appearing on the History Channel’s *The UnBelievable* with Dan Aykroyd, continuing his streak as one of the most sincere voices in the "occulture" scene. * Podcast Power: Before the show, Chrissy Newton built her reputation as a gripping voice in the field through her podcast *Rebelliously Curious*, which caught the attention of Discovery producers. * Area 51 Archives: Episode 5, "Proof from Area 51," features a never-before-seen video from 1992 that remains one of the most-watched clips in the show's digital archive. THE VIBE Like having a quiet pint in a dusty desert bar while someone shows you a photo that makes the hair on your arms stand up. It smells of old wood, desert sage, and the cold, ozone scent of a night sky that’s a little too crowded.

Season 1

7 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-06-19

In a secret bar in Roswell, people search for answers following their strange and inexplicable encounters with UFOs.

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  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10

    THE SUMMARY

    The 2024 Discovery series that takes the “I Want to Believe” poster and subjects it to a rigorous forensic audit. Set in a local watering hole in Roswell, New Mexico, Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction features UFO experts Mitch Horowitz and Chrissy Newton as they meet with “experiencers” to determine if their close encounters are cosmic or just common. By April 24, 2026, the show has become a staple of the “UAP disclosure” era, providing a grounded, scientific counterpoint to the more sensationalist “ancient aliens” narrative.

    THE PROS

    The hosting duo is a 100% authentic win; Mitch Horowitz brings a sincere, scholarly occult background while Chrissy Newton provides a sharp, investigative edge. The use of actual scientific data to debunk or validate sightings is a gripping change of pace for the genre, preventing it from feeling like another “ghost hunters in space” knock-off. It’s the “Go To” for visceral evidence—like the 2024 episode where geologist Frank Kimbler presented a piece of “100-percent pure aluminum” from the Roswell site that actually left experts stumped.

    THE CONS

    It hits a 7/10 because the “barroom setting” can occasionally feel like a bit of a head-scratcher, leaning into a slightly staged reality-TV vibe that clashes with the serious research. For some, the resolution of each case can be a bit of a let-down, as “explained” sightings often turn out to be mundane weather events or camera glitches. It misses the 8/10 mark because, as of early 2026, the series has remained a one-season wonder in the archive, with no official Season 2 premiere date on the horizon despite the ongoing public appetite for “disclosure”.

    THE VERDICT

    A 7/10. It is a genuine, intellectually curious triumph that treats UFO witnesses with a regal sense of respect rather than ridicule. It’s a bit of a maze if you’re looking for definitive proof of little green men, but as a “detective show for the stars,” it’s a crown jewel of modern Discovery programming. While the 2025 release of Mitch Horowitz’s book *Practical Magick* has kept him in the spotlight, fans are still waiting for a return to the Roswell bar.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA

    * Roswell Roots: The series was timed perfectly for the 2024 annual UFO Festival in Roswell, where Horowitz noted that their guests were “canny and capable” professionals with tech backgrounds, not just “overly credulous” hobbyists.

    * Metal Mystery: In one of the most-discussed segments, a piece of metal recovered from the Roswell outskirts was verified as 100% pure aluminum, a “compelling” find that sparked massive debate in the 2024 UFO community.

    * The 2026 Connection: As of April 2026, Mitch Horowitz is currently appearing on the History Channel’s *The UnBelievable* with Dan Aykroyd, continuing his streak as one of the most sincere voices in the “occulture” scene.

    * Podcast Power: Before the show, Chrissy Newton built her reputation as a gripping voice in the field through her podcast *Rebelliously Curious*, which caught the attention of Discovery producers.

    * Area 51 Archives: Episode 5, “Proof from Area 51,” features a never-before-seen video from 1992 that remains one of the most-watched clips in the show’s digital archive.

    THE VIBE

    Like having a quiet pint in a dusty desert bar while someone shows you a photo that makes the hair on your arms stand up. It smells of old wood, desert sage, and the cold, ozone scent of a night sky that’s a little too crowded.

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