Dark Skies

In 1960s America, a young couple struggle to expose the truth about a hidden alien invasion, while a secret government organization follows its own agenda in dealing with the threat.

Creators:

Brent V. Friedman, Bryce Zabel

Stars:

Eric Close, Megan Ward, J.T. Walsh

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 6 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Eric Close	...	John Loengard (19 episodes, 1996-1997)
Megan Ward	...	Kimberly Sayers (19 episodes, 1996-1997)
J.T. Walsh	...	Capt. Frank Bach (19 episodes, 1996-1997)
Lackos	...	MIB #6 (19 episodes, 1996-1997)
Conor O'Farrell	...	Lt. Commander Phil Albano (17 episodes, 1996-1997)
Tim Kelleher	...	Jim Steele (12 episodes, 1996-1997)
Charley Lang	...	Dr. Halligan (11 episodes, 1996-1997)
Jeri Ryan	...	Juliet Stewart (8 episodes, 1997)

Storyline

20th century history as we know it is a lie. Aliens have been among us since the 1940's, but a government cover-up has prevented the public from knowing this. As the series progresses, we follow John Loengard and Kim Sayers as they attempt to thwart numerous plans of the alien Hive, most of which are tied to historical events and figures. In addition, the pair must stay one step ahead of a covert government agency, Majestic-12, tasked with fighting the aliens while maintaining the conspiracy of silence.

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Plot Keywords:

alien | secret government organization | young couple | alien invasion | conspiracy | 

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Taglines:

History as we know it is a lie.

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mračna Nebesa

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bryce Zabel Productions, Columbia Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (20 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The series was pitched in a single day to ABC, CBS and NBC. Fox was avoided due to the concept's overt similarities to their hit series "The X-Files." Each network received a classified "briefing book" written by Zabel and Friedman, wrapped in plain brown paper, which warned that by opening the package they accepted the high level clearance it implied and the full penalties set by the U-S government for unauthorized disclosure. By the end of the day, two offers had been made, and the series went to NBC.

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Connections

Referenced in For the Love of...: Lunar Conspiracy (1997)

User Reviews

Greatest TV Show EVER!

Dark Skies is a great show, brilliantly made and highly entertaining. Every aspect of production looks top notch and big budget. The actors are outstanding, from relative newcomers Eric Close and Megan Ward all the way to long time vetran of many oscar winning movies, the late, JT Walsh.

Dark Skies is a great show and why it never got it's second season boggles the mind. If IMDB had a top 250 for TV Shows this would deserve a place in the top 5...certainly the best show in the sci-fi genre.