Hangar 1: The UFO Files

I've just finished watching the first four episodes of Season 2 of this show and I'm very disappointed.

Each episode consists almost entirely of 'recreations' of actual MUFON case files. Interspersed between the chunks of dramatisation, and overdone shots of technicians and researchers fiddling with computers and moving boxes of files around, MUFON members and guests provide sparse commentary along with the '2 packs a day' narrator. It wasn't until episode 4 that any real video footage and audio supporting assertions made was to be seen.

To further frustrate viewers, each episode is padded with completely useless repetition of 'bullet points' for what has already been discussed after each commercial break, just in case you've forgotten...

Strip out all the chaff and I guess you're left with about 10-15 minutes of 'real information' in a 42 minute program. Not a very good average for anyone with a brain trying to digest it.

I doubt I'd be able to bear to sit through any further episodes. The whole format is just so dumbed down, riddled with inconsistencies, and ultimately confusing. I say confusing because no clarification is given as to whether you are watching recreations or actual documentary evidence. Oftentimes the 3rd rate CGI is a giveaway.

At least the 1970s series 'In Search Of...' had the good grace to warn viewers that what they were about to watch is largely conjectural. It's a travesty that the History Channel can't provide the same assurances. It leaves the content of the show vapid and hollow.

Without any doubt this is not a scientific or educational program, it's infotainment. and that's okay. as always you have to extract useful and well researched data from data implemented for entertainment reasons. HANGAR 1 - allegedly derived from "the" MUFON archives - is far better than most of the other documentaries about the huge topic "UFOs", paranormal events and high strangeness for it shows some not so well known examples of unsolved and mostly very interesting events. MUFON in my humble opinion is, after all, far more credible than most of the other investigation organizations. that's why i seriously wondered why they agreed to be used as host for the series. the European section MUFON-CES would never act in such a self-destructive way, i guess.

Because... of course: shows like HANGAR 1 are first and foremost fun and entertainment. many people - like myself - who personally witnessed UFOs or other enigmatic phenomena and who dug deeper will know how to separate nonsense from facts but will have primarily fun watching the whole shebang. on the other hand, hardcore skepticists and professional debunks will never give any credibility to the show and its topics. so it's always praying in your own church. watch it, keep an open mind and, most of all, stop believing (in UFO-buffs AND debunks!).

This series, though a bit over dramatized, are files from MUFON (a legit organization) brought forth for exploration and critical thinking.

The information brought forward, such as particular events, are fact, not conjecture, backed up from key witnesses that have come forward.

What I am surprised with however is, why they haven't brought Dr. Steven Greer into the mix with his 100's of top secret military govt. witnesses that have already come forward and their stories. Another point that is a negative in my opinion, is painting the ET's in an "aggressive" manner in one of the episodes and not telling the whole story (selective agenda), which is disappointing for MUFON, which is a respected organization. They may have had their hands tied by the History channel for propaganda effect...who knows.

Nonetheless, I highly recommend this series, for the knowledge/events brought forth. But if you want some real eye opening info, google disclosure project with Greer and follow the websites/rabbit hole.

While the production quality could be better, the fact that there is so much information provided is definitely interesting. I think a lot of the negative reviews are by people who really don't want to entertain the idea that aliens are among us. As someone who has had these experiences herself and have out of body experiences, many of which were with aliens, I do believe in the events discussed in this docu-series. Had I not had these experiences, maybe I would be a non-believer too. There is now government admission that they have been aware of these phenomena and have been covering it up for years! The show was made 5 years before this admission.

I found the series credible, informative and entertaining.

The series looks at the different aspects of Ufology like the "men in black", etc.

The New York Post said this in one of their editorials: "NASA hired 24 theologians to study human reaction to aliens: new book"

NASA wants to know how we will react to alien contact from other worlds. Why would NASA spend big dollars on such a study if they thought there was no life beyond our own planet?

I once subscribed to the MUFON magazine. They don't "supposedly" let just anyone subscribe; you have to justify your subscription. The people who visit and do interviews for MUFON are trained professionals to do just that! They have backgrounds in many different fields but share a common interest in finding the truth.

Native Americans have seen these "star people" for centuries, and many other cultures have also seen them depicted in art. They seem to not only come from the sky, but beneath our oceans. The aliens are interested in our military areas.

What do they want?

OK... that is what this series explores with their own conjectures. If you are thinking they have all the answers, you will not find them here, but MUFON does give one an example of the literature on the subject. I would recommend the series for informational purposes.