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Alien Encounters

6.520123 seasonsGTV SeriesDocumentarySci-Fi & Fantasy

Scientists and sci-fi writers explore a hypothetical first-contact event between aliens and humans.

ProducerDave Caplan

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Britbox Apple TV channelBritbox Apple TV channelBBC Select Apple Tv channelBBC Select Apple Tv channelAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Videotvotvo
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Aura
May 27, 2014
E2
The Entanglement
Jun 3, 2014
E3
The Prophecies
Jun 10, 2014
E4
The Escalation
Jun 17, 2014
E5
The War
Jun 24, 2014
E6
The Time Machine
Jul 1, 2014

Cast

HOHakeem Muata Oluseyi
Hakeem Muata Oluseyi
Self - Astrophysicist
JZJohn Zacchino
John Zacchino
Congressman
DJ
Dimitra Jiova
Damla
KM
Katie McClave
Bree - Hybrid Child
BB
Bivas Biswas
Goker
RS
Roberta Setzu
Lisa Martines
COChristian Ortega
Christian Ortega
Fanboy
GDGreg Duncan
Greg Duncan
Extra 2 / NSA Agent- programmer
TW
Tian Wang
Yoshi
MF
Morgan Ford
Maisie
ACAnthony D. Call
Anthony D. Call
Self - Narrator
AFAlan Dean Foster
Alan Dean Foster
Self - Author

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Alien Encounters — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Alien Encounters?

Alien Encounters is streaming on Britbox, BBC Select and Amazon Prime Video in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Alien Encounters on Netflix?

No, Alien Encounters is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

Is Alien Encounters on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Alien Encounters is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Alien Encounters for free?

Alien Encounters is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video and tvo in Canada.

How many seasons are in Alien Encounters?

Alien Encounters has 3 seasons in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2014.

Are all episodes of Alien Encounters out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 3 seasons of Alien Encounters are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of Alien Encounters?

No — Alien Encounters ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.