The pretense that the host is objectively looking at evidence is entirely quashed by the nonsense script and terrible acting. I will watch more, however, as it is unintentionally hilarious.
22 Reviews
Enjoying the series, but...
yvonnetlawson30 September 2019
I was hoping this series would provide new information, with facts and science behind each episode, otherwise, there really is no point to dredging up the same stories we've seen and read about for years. I don't really expect them to "solve" each mystery, or that would be a headline. However, the episode on the Salem witches had me disappointed. There was some history that was never dealt with, namely Cotton Mather. He was a prominent figure and had great influence on the Salem trials and yet, there was no mention of him at all. This now leads me to bring every episode into question as to how carefully or in depth is the provided information.
Jumped the shark
bitbucketchip19 July 2022
Not only jumped it, rocketed over the cattle-mutilated mystery shark-shaped apparition in a top secret military paranormal ghost time-traveling alien spacecraft.
Season one was an intelligent revisit to the kinds of "mysteries" that have kept Ancient Aliens on the air for eighteen seasons. The host would visit these "mysteries" and debunk them through a combination of common sense and logical reasoning. It was intelligent.
Intelligence is in short supply these days and this show used up its allotment, so late in Season one and now in Season two the show started treating the audience with contempt by presenting as fact the standard "mystery" tripe: baseless claims, wishful thinking, honest mistakes, and the usual gang of say-anything-for-a-buck pseudo-experts with made up qualifications the producers of these kinds of shows have on speed dial.
Eight stars for season one up until the final few episodes where they started pairing the once credible Jennifer with a deluded believer in whatever they were investigating. No stars for season two, which is an embarrassingly forced cartoony rehash of Ancient Alien Skinwalker Ranch Ghost Adventure Scooby Doo. The average is four stars, so, four stars.
Season one was an intelligent revisit to the kinds of "mysteries" that have kept Ancient Aliens on the air for eighteen seasons. The host would visit these "mysteries" and debunk them through a combination of common sense and logical reasoning. It was intelligent.
Intelligence is in short supply these days and this show used up its allotment, so late in Season one and now in Season two the show started treating the audience with contempt by presenting as fact the standard "mystery" tripe: baseless claims, wishful thinking, honest mistakes, and the usual gang of say-anything-for-a-buck pseudo-experts with made up qualifications the producers of these kinds of shows have on speed dial.
Eight stars for season one up until the final few episodes where they started pairing the once credible Jennifer with a deluded believer in whatever they were investigating. No stars for season two, which is an embarrassingly forced cartoony rehash of Ancient Alien Skinwalker Ranch Ghost Adventure Scooby Doo. The average is four stars, so, four stars.
PLEASE look into Rendlesham UFO situation!
workshopbuster6 October 2020
Started watching with Roswell and was pretty intrigued. Most of the episodes have been really good and I like that the host looks at different angles. Shes tough with some of the guests but I guess thats what detectives do so it makes sense.
PLEASE look into Rendlesham and do an episode on this because I dont think anyone else could be honest about what happened there.PLEASE.
PLEASE look into Rendlesham and do an episode on this because I dont think anyone else could be honest about what happened there.PLEASE.
Long on exposition, short on content
chelseat-8855912 August 2022
Ugh, nothing new to see here, folks. Two thirds of the show is re-stating history and stories and one third is the detective with some rando sensitive person that rarely does anything to further the investigation and usually just slows it down. She is good about not jumping onto seeming connections and conspiracy theories, but it is just not enough with a sea of these shows out there. There are youtube series that are more informative than this and offer some sort of new information most of the time.
Seeking scientific proof!
kram6618 September 2019
I'm often frustrated with these types of shows as they dramatically enhance events to make good TV, but this host is a bit different and she wants to understand the science behind things and is somewhat sceptical which I like. She tries to give a view from both sides.
Jennifer Marshall is a fake.
rodneybrown-7853525 September 2020
I am very disappointed in the host of the show. There has been a couple episodes where there is enough proof that there is something going on that is definitely not right, and she refuses to see it and says it's not going on. She's definitely got to be an agent of the government that's trying to cover up they're secret projects that they don't want us, the American public to know. I definitely won't be watching it anymore because she is nothing but a fake and shame on her trying to cover up the government's dealings!!
Worst show ever!
doktortelecom-053208 October 2020
So yeah uh information is invalid
Zen-Balance19 May 2023
So, we watched the show. We gave it a few episodes before we came to our opinion. It is so embarrassing how invalid it is. I guess she just wants to be on TV, more than creditable.
Salem witch projects was due to food poisoning and syphilis. To not know that and put it in tv as an investigator is asinining and dumbfounding. That is just one example of misinformation and awful investigating skills. I have company watching with me correcting what is being told by her testimonials. So her conclusions are subpar at best.
Hopefully she was better in the Navy. She mentions is often.
What a waste of time!
Salem witch projects was due to food poisoning and syphilis. To not know that and put it in tv as an investigator is asinining and dumbfounding. That is just one example of misinformation and awful investigating skills. I have company watching with me correcting what is being told by her testimonials. So her conclusions are subpar at best.
Hopefully she was better in the Navy. She mentions is often.
What a waste of time!
Better Than In Search Of
dener-930319 October 2020
I was a very big fan of the 1970's series, In Search Of hosted by Leonard Nimoy. I don't really think that Leonard Nimoy was involved in any of the investigations but Jennifer Marshall is. For that reason I much prefer Mysteries Decoded. Jennifer Marshall is a superb host and an excellent investigator. Mysteries Decoded is currently the only TV series that I watch faithfully at this time. I am definitely a fan of both her and her show.
Great Show, Equally Great Host
dreidmiller8 October 2020
I enjoy this show. It fills the void of shows exploring the various paranormal, UFO and cryptid subjects. With the level headed curiosity, skepticism and investigative skills of the host, Jennifer Marshall, each episode is well executed.
My only problems with the show would be more episodes, because of the innumerable subjects that fall within its parameters, and there should be a series of shows dedicated to a subject seems crammed into one show.
All in all, I gave this show a 10. Enjoy it.
My only problems with the show would be more episodes, because of the innumerable subjects that fall within its parameters, and there should be a series of shows dedicated to a subject seems crammed into one show.
All in all, I gave this show a 10. Enjoy it.
Mysteries Decoded? More like concealing the truth to cover the Govt's a**!!!
gfarasheva10 February 2022
It's clear that Jennifer Marshall is a Government agent and knowingly covering up the truth about these phenomenons! Good thing that some of us have brains and can put 2+2 together on our own and make our own conclusions from the evidence presented!
From the host bad acting skills this show is like a Discovery Rejected Show
cdeanroane28 July 2022
Lets starts with the host. Jennifer Marshall who states she was the in NAVY and a Private Investigator! She leaves out that she is an actress! Having seen shows with Jennifer Marshall one will see her acting skills an minimal and not good. One can only hope her private investigating skills are better! However since she seems to have been acting since 2005 I am guessing her investigating skill are as bad her acting. This show is so fake it is funny more then likely the good reviews are from people from teenagers to under 25! The things she investigates are a laughable or have already been covered many times usually better then Jennifer Marshall and her guest co host coverage!
Love Jennifer Marshall as Host!
shannoncorbeil6 October 2020
It's really fun to see these mysteries approached from a trustworthy source. Jennifer Marshall is a Navy veteran and Private Investigator. She considers the facts with logic and an open-minded. I love watching her interact with her co-hosts, with believers, with witnesses, and with the unexplainable.
Burst Bubbles
rebekahrox22 September 2020
I've only seen a couple of episodes but so far I am very impressed with this show hosted by Jennifer Marshall. What an impressive resume. A true renaissance woman. Anyway, I appreciate the level-headed approach to the sometimes whackadoodle conspiracy theories and histrionic speculation that plague most of these programs. She uncovers the true story behind the urban myths that gullible birdbrains cling to. It was a pleasure to see some burst bubbles of those whose whole reason for being centers on the existence of Bigfoot, for example. But she is kind and polite, if no-nonsense. I will definitely be looking at more episodes. I hope she keeps up the good work. Would love to see her partner up with Josh Gates.
Intriguing
mgargano-775676 October 2020
I am typically not one for conspiracy theories but this show has me enjoying them.
Ms Marshall gives various witness accounts and possible facts. She has me wondering if some of the stories are true. I look forward to what they show next.
The world is a mystery and this show helps me wonder how many mysterious are out there.
I recommend this show for conspiracy theorists and those who are non believers.
Great host who makes you feel like a friend and gets your mind thinking. Good luck on the show! I know I'll keep watching.
Tells it as she sees it
piccolojason6 October 2020
Great host for this kind of show.
obrlndr6 October 2020
Jennifer Marshall seems very objective. She asks good questions and doesn't just accept everything.
Some of the past series like this seem to abhor skepticism over enthusiastic acceptance of anything with shock value.
Her measured approach is refreshing.
Great show!
generalemailhere-265926 October 2020
Old or new topics and angles, A good watch.
Looking up the host's background, nice to see she's experienced many aspects in life from being in the military, to civilian life, to the entertainment business, is involved with non profits etc.etc.
That makes for much better watching of each episode knowing she's well rounded both in life and reporting on it.
Looking up the host's background, nice to see she's experienced many aspects in life from being in the military, to civilian life, to the entertainment business, is involved with non profits etc.etc.
That makes for much better watching of each episode knowing she's well rounded both in life and reporting on it.
Intriguing!
lisahemmie7 October 2020
Jennifer Marshall has an intriguing and objective approach to seeking the truth. Her varied professional experiences add to zest of the show. Some of these topics are quite serious and her approach keeps you wanting to dig in and know more! Super fun and a must watch!
Reccommendation for new episodes
fnafgamer-3355211 August 2021
The series is awesome for most types of theorysts, MOST. I think that some of newer viewers are watching the series to learn about mythical creatures. And sure, there is a episode about Mothman and few other creatures but i would like this one that i have in mind to be done. Creature i am thinking about is The Rake.
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