Dark Skies (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1996, Dark Skies is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. 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."
Who’s in it. Dark Skies stars Eric Close as John Loengard, Megan Ward as Kimberly Sayers, J.T. Walsh as Frank Bach and Jeri Ryan as Juliet Stuart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Dark Skies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Skies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Skies tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Skies (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark Skies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dark Skies worth watching?
- Dark Skies holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, drama and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dark Skies?
- Dark Skies stars Eric Close, Megan Ward, J.T. Walsh, Jeri Ryan and Tim Kelleher.
- When was Dark Skies released?
- Dark Skies was released in 1996.