"Proof Positive: Evidence of the Paranormal" (2004)TV series 2004-2005

Directors:

Raymond Bridgers
John C. Joseph

Writers:

Joshua Alper (writer)
Graham Flashner (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

6 October 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Sci-Fi | Documentary

Plot:

Hosted by Stargate SG-1's Amanda Tapping. Proof Positive Evidence of the Paranormal explores the blurry line between science fiction and science fact...

Cast

Sebastian Feldman	...	Paul Knopf (1 episode, 2004)
Gaetano Guarino	...	Paolo Rossi (1 episode, 2004)
Stacy Heatherly	...	Sara Moore (1 episode, 2004)
Heland Lee	...	Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2004)
Elle Travis	...	Lucia Pezzino (1 episode, 2004)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Cosgrove/Meurer Productions

It just boggles the mind as to how the makers of the show cram so much information into each episode...

"Proof Positive: Evidence of the Paranormal"

(Season 1)

Each episode, Amanda Tapping ("Stargate SG-1") presents three unique, intriguing, and sometimes controversial cases involving unexplained paranormal or otherworldly events that are witnessed by normal people. All three have their naysayers, but more importantly there are people who believe in them. But, in the end, no matter how wild and unbelievable all three of them seem, one will be declared proof positive, through scientific tests, eyewitness accounts, and good old logic. The question remains, which one will it be?

"Proof Positive" is a fast-paced documentary series, and it just boggles the mind as to how the makers cram so much information into each episode. At times, the frenetic editing and camera effects can become a little too much, but each case remains consistently interesting, especially at the end of each episode, where one of them is declared proof positive. Amanda Tapping is a welcome presence, although it does feel as if she's just acting like how her "SG-1" character would do if she was presenting a science(-fiction)-related documentary.

As the series progressed, however, there came disappointment: Sky One, for one reason or another, broadcast just five of the ten episodes originally produced for The Sci-Fi Channel. But I hope that whoever picks this up for terrestrial broadcasting airs the ones I missed.

~ 8/10 ~