PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)

A team of scientific researchers belonging to a scientific group that investigates reports of paranormal phenomena. A procedural format that follows a hand-full of characters on their ... See full summary »

Creators:

Peter Aykroyd, Christopher Chacon

Stars:

Dan Aykroyd, Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Dan Aykroyd	...	Himself (88 episodes, 1996-2000)
Nancy Anne Sakovich	...	Lindsay Donner (87 episodes, 1996-2000)
Barclay Hope	...	Peter Axon (85 episodes, 1996-2000)
Colin Fox	...	Professor Anton Hendricks (70 episodes, 1996-2000)
Matt Frewer	...	Matt Prager (49 episodes, 1997-1999)
Soo Garay	...	Dr. Claire Davison (38 episodes, 1996-2000)

Storyline

A team of scientific researchers belonging to a scientific group that investigates reports of paranormal phenomena. A procedural format that follows a hand-full of characters on their assigned cases, the investigations would either be determined to have rational/explainable causes or be determined to be paranormal in-nature. Loosely inspired by a real-life organization and true-events.

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Plot Keywords:

paranormal phenomena | paranormal investigation | babe scientist | acronym in title | scientific investigation | 

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 February 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Psi Factor

Filming Locations:

Stouffville, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Atlantis Communications, Atlantis Films, First Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min 60 min (88 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The O.S.I.R. (Office of Scientific Investigation and Research) depicted in the series was in-fact an actual organization, incorporated in several countries (including the U.S.) until its acquisition in 2000. Contrary to the dramatized version depicted in "PSI Factor", the organization primarily specialized in environmental and biological assessments and the independent analysis of scientific findings. A small "Anomalistics" division within the organization was the inspiration for the series.

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Quotes

Matt Praeger: Between doing her hair in ponytails and swooning over the Backstreet Boys, it seems my daughter's been dabbling in witchcraft. But apparently it's okay, see, because it's the good kind.

User Reviews

Legendary PSI Factor

This one of the most fascinating TV series I have ever seen. I remember watching the series on TV when I was a small child. At that time, the series seemed scary and I actually believed these stories were true.

Now, when I grew up and watched all the series all over again, I could judge those series with more reason. So, I saw a lot of factual errors. Factuals errors occur not in the actual part which thought to be fictional but in ordinary things.

But I have to admit that the screenplays are written in clever and absorbing way, and that helps to keep viewers interested in this project even after the year when it was closed. Not to mention a great bunch of actors who added sincerity to the series. Their professionalism made these series genuine.

All in all, PSI factor will always remain the classical science fiction TV series, which inspired other great project. So its influence is undoubtedly immense.