OVNI: Les dossiers déclassifiés américains

This topic is one that is usually given a very one-sided treatment. For sure, the creators of this series have a strong stance and it shows, but it is all backed up. The main flaw is that it is very repetitive and keeps covering the same facts over and over.

To someone like me, who scoffs at conspiracy theories such as those surrounding 9/11 and the Kennedy assassination, most UFO shows are nothing short of laughable. For some reason I decided to give this one a shot and it surprised.

For one thing, (in the first episode at least) there were no pencil drawings of supposed captured ETs rendered by some oddball recluse with zero credibility. That alone sets it apart from the typical show of its type. And the people involved at least come across as more credible and earnest than the conspiracy quacks featured so heavily in other "UFO" shows. So it's a lot more difficult to dismiss out of hand the information presented.

What's conspicuously missing is a counterpoint from true experts who are less convinced by the evidence. In order for this show to attain genuine credibility the producers need to include commentary from knowledgeable folks offering other plausible explanations for the evidence.

Still probably the best UFO show I've ever watched, although to be fair I haven't watched many. But until various views are fully explored it's probably mostly of interest to the UFO fanbois.

Seen the first four episodes so far.

It's a bit repetitive as the information is literally repeated over and over. But each episode is interesting and keeps us waiting for the next.

Surprised to see Tom deLonge in there.

While I personally think this presents credible evidence and especially credible experts (including Lockheed veterans who refuse to answer or address certain questions), people who believe UFO's are just bunk probably aren't going to be swayed because they already have their minds made up. I'm not the kind of person who thinks every mysterious light in the sky is a UFO, or even necessarily that UFO's means ET's; just that there are unexplainable encounters and government deception. I mean, Ancient Aliens is one of the most absurd and far fetched show I've ever seen.

One reviewer cited the poor quality of the video(s), saying there were high quality cameras when the videos were shot. Perhaps he wasn't paying attention (he specifically mentions the military), but the videos were shot w the IR tracking cameras on jets. They're not exactly 4K HD - not even smartphone quality. These aren't spy planes, they're fighter jets where the cameras are for tactical & targeting/radar purposes. Some people will dismiss any evidence, no matter how legitimate or compelling, simply because it goes against their already formed views. Those people are obviously going to give this show a low rating.

The show is targeted at people who have an open mind and want to know more about the subject. For major UFO buffs, it probably has repeat information, but for me there was definitely some new information. I mean, what do military personnel have to gain by coming forward and sharing their experiences. Some even go to lengths to conceal their identities for fear of repercussions.

Series is interesting. The show's quality assurance/proof readers are lousy. Just watched an episode where they are interviewing a naval aviator (photos showing his Navy uniform and A-6 aircraft) and under his screen image the writing says Air Force pilot. In the same episode they describe a soldier as a "specialist first class" There is no such rank in the Army. He can either be a private first class or a specialist fourth/fifth class. Come on, hire some college kid to proofread your video before you air it.

Who is Luis Elizondo? Did he serve in the military? Branch? Rank? College? What government branch did he work for before the Pentagon?