Name: Investigation Alien
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2024-11-08
Rating: 7.3
Cast: George Knapp

The journalist who broke Area 51 is back, and the government is *not* going to like this.

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Season 1 • Episode 6

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Alien Identity

Nov 8, 2024

In a rush to complete his counter report, George tracks down a witness to a key Big Sur sighting and delves into a theory about time-traveling aliens.

Overview

Documentary

In this gripping docuseries, legendary reporter George Knapp travels the globe to uncover new evidence about UFOs and investigate their presence on Earth.

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Institutional secrecyThe burden of proofBelief vs. skepticismTruth in the information age

Standout Aspects

Direction

Knapp's decades of access gets doors opened that stay shut for everyone else.

Writing

Balances wild claims with journalistic rigor—rare in this genre.

Best for:Solo·Binge·Friends

First AiredNov 8, 2024

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Seasons1·Episodes6

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

George Knapp's 1989 KLAS-TV reports on Bob Lazar and Area 51 created the modern UFO industrial complex. Without him, no 'Ancient Aliens.' You're welcome/I'm sorry.

Cultural

This series drops amid 2023-2024 Congressional UFO hearings—a timing that feels coincidental until you remember Knapp's been planning this for 35 years.