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Alien Encounters

6.520123 seasonsTV-PGTV SeriesDocumentarySci-Fi & Fantasy

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

ProducerDave Caplan

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Discovery+ Amazon ChannelDiscovery+ Amazon ChannelDiscovery+Discovery+
Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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

Hakeem Muata Oluseyi
Hakeem Muata Oluseyi
Self - Astrophysicist
John Zacchino
John Zacchino
Congressman
Dimitra Jiova
Dimitra Jiova
Damla
Katie McClave
Katie McClave
Bree - Hybrid Child
Bivas Biswas
Bivas Biswas
Goker
Roberta Setzu
Roberta Setzu
Lisa Martines
Christian Ortega
Christian Ortega
Fanboy
Greg Duncan
Greg Duncan
Extra 2 / NSA Agent- programmer
Tian Wang
Tian Wang
Yoshi
Morgan Ford
Morgan Ford
Maisie
Anthony D. Call
Anthony D. Call
Self - Narrator
Alan 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 Discovery+ in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Alien Encounters on Netflix?

No, Alien Encounters is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Discovery+.

Is Alien Encounters on Amazon Prime Video?

Alien Encounters isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Alien Encounters for free?

Alien Encounters is available on Discovery+ in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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.