Television series

The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

Name: The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
Genre: Documentary, Thriller, Mystery, Supernatural
Released: 2020
Cast: Travis Taylor, Erik Bard, Thomas Winterton, Kaleb Bench, Brandon Fugal

Supernatural mystery

A team of scientists investigates Utah's Skinwalker Ranch, a 512-acre property with centuries of UFO sightings, unexplained phenomena, and Native American folklore. Each episode pursues a new mystery with cameras, equipment, and genuine bewilderment. It's earnest paranormal investigation meets scientific method, occasionally thrilling, often frustrating—perfect if you want the hunt more than answers.

TVMaze rating

3.6

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