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    Dark Skies

    • TV Series
    • 1996–19971996–1997
    • 1h
    IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    1.9K
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    Dark Skies (1996)
    AdventureDramaMystery

    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.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.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.

    IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Brent V. Friedman
      • Bryce Zabel
    • Stars
      • Eric Close
      • J.T. Walsh
      • Lackos
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    • Creators
      • Brent V. Friedman
      • Bryce Zabel
    • Stars
      • Eric Close
      • J.T. Walsh
      • Lackos
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    • 25User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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  • Episodes19

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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    Dark Skies (1996)
    Dark Skies (1996)
    Eric Close and Megan Ward in Dark Skies (1996)
    Eric Close and Megan Ward in Dark Skies (1996)
    J.T. Walsh, Eric Close, and Megan Ward in Dark Skies (1996)
    J.T. Walsh, Eric Close, and Megan Ward in Dark Skies (1996)
    Amanda Plummer in Dark Skies (1996)
    Megan Ward in Dark Skies (1996)
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    Dark Skies
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    John Mese and Todd Jeffries in Dark Skys.

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    Eric Close
    Eric Close
    • John Loengardas John Loengard
    19 episodes19 eps • 1996–1997
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Capt. Frank Bachas Capt. Frank Bach
    19 episodes19 eps • 1996–1997
    Lackos
    • MIB #6as MIB #6
    19 episodes19 eps • 1996–1997
    Megan Ward
    Megan Ward
    • Kimberly Sayersas Kimberly Sayers
    18 episodes18 eps • 1996–1997
    Conor O'Farrell
    Conor O'Farrell
    • Lt. Commander Phil Albanoas Lt. Commander Phil Albano
    17 episodes17 eps • 1996–1997
    Tim Kelleher
    Tim Kelleher
    • Jim Steeleas Jim Steele
    12 episodes12 eps • 1996–1997
    Charley Lang
    Charley Lang
    • Dr. Halliganas Dr. Halligan
    11 episodes11 eps • 1996–1997
    Jeri Ryan
    Jeri Ryan
    • Juliet Stewartas Juliet Stewart
    8 episodes8 eps • 1997
    T.J. Kennedy
    • Allen Dullesas Allen Dulles
    6 episodes6 eps • 1996–1997
    James F. Kelly
    • Robert Kennedyas Robert Kennedy
    5 episodes5 eps • 1996–1997
    Grant Mathis
    Grant Mathis
    • Pyneas Pyne…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1996–1997
    Jack Lindine
    Jack Lindine
    • Jack Rubyas Jack Ruby
    4 episodes4 eps • 1996–1997
    Arell Blanton
    • General Nathan F. Twiningas General Nathan F. Twining
    3 episodes3 eps • 1996–1997
    Don Moss
    • Hubert Humphreyas Hubert Humphrey
    3 episodes3 eps • 1996–1997
    Robin Gammell
    Robin Gammell
    • Dr. Hertzogas Dr. Hertzog…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1996–1997
    Richard Gilliland
    Richard Gilliland
    • Jesse Marcelas Jesse Marcel
    2 episodes2 eps • 1996
    Jeff Juday
    • Activistas Activist…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1996–1997
    Wayne Tippit
    Wayne Tippit
    • J. Edgar Hooveras J. Edgar Hoover
    2 episodes2 eps • 1996–1997
    • Creators
      • Brent V. Friedman
      • Bryce Zabel
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    20th century history as we know it is a lie. Aliens have been among us since the 1940s, 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. —David Stumme <dstumme@rochester.rr.com>
    secret alien invasionkennedy eramajestic 12project blue bookalien invaders34 more
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      • History as we know it is a lie.
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      • Adventure
      • Drama
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      • Sci-Fi
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    • 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 (1993). 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 US government for unauthorized disclosure. By the end of the day, two offers had been made and the series went to NBC.
    • Alternate versions
      The 2-part pilot episode, "The Awakening" (first shown on network TV, NBC - 21 September, 1996), has been made into a single, feature length movie and is now being shown on cable TV under the title "Dark Skies" (1996).
    • Connections
      Referenced in For the Love of...: Lunar Conspiracy (1997)

    User reviews25

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    Good brief summary
    Dark skies i felt was an excellent sci-fi type series. It 'sewed' together so many elements of our past history during the late 50's and 60's with the UFO landing/crash of Roswell, New Mexico. A government agency was trying to cover up facts of a meeting between government officials and aliens. an ex-agent with that agency was trying to find more facts to expose everything about this conspiracy. There were only a handful of believers and one included Bobby Kennedy, (brother of the president) in which JFK's assassination was part of this UFO conspiracy...well...enough said. the series was off to an excellent start but must not have had enough interest by viewers since they cancelled it abruptly and they had to conclude the series in just one show and it was very poorly done. this series i think will be a classic and should be brought back and finished correctly. All in all it is an excellent series and is coming back in re-runs on the sci-fi channel!
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    • Jan 3, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cielo negro
    • Production companies
      • Bryce Zabel Productions
      • Columbia Pictures Television
      • Columbia TriStar Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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