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UFO Cowboys presents itself as an unscripted reality style show that takes place somewhere in the American west. However, it doesn't take long for you to realize you've been hornswaggled. The show follows a group of "cowboys" who call themselves the UFO Skywatchers, area ranchers (and maybe farmers too) who work together to observe and investigate the many reported strange occurrences that happen in this mysterious part of the country. While it doesn't take long to realize someone's pullin' your leg, you have to admit UFO Cowboys provides some entertaining, silly, corny fun. There's mystery, suspense, and B-movie acting, and the production values are pretty darn good for a show you stumble across for free on the Roku channel. My recommendation is to set back, put your boots up on the coffee table, dial down your critical thinking to about 52 percent, and enjoy a little escapist adventure with these good ol' boys.

I think people are trying to take this show too seriously and that's why they're disappointed. It's just supposed to be a fun, chaotic, farce to entertain us for a little while.

The Straub brothers, who created this show, also created Mountain Monsters - further proof that this is just meant to be a fun, silly show. (Actually Mountain Monsters was even more ridiculous than UFO Cowboys, if you can believe it! Lots to laugh at! But with a nice crew. And this crew of UFO Cowboys seem to be nice, too.)

Just relax and enjoy laughing at it. Makes a nice break from the news and all the other doom and gloom pervading our world.

A person can NOT not know this is fake af from the trailer. That doesn't mean it can't be entertaining but like others I'm kinda annoyed it's listed as "reality". Even though we all know "reality" ain't reality...when you have someone in a "reality" show completely surprised by X person showing up at their door WHEN THEY ARE BEING FILMED BY 5 PEOPLE it's not "reality". That said their are now differing levels of reality whereas on my scale anyway at the very bottom are the bad ghost hunter shows. Yet even those aren't just blatent blatent fake. It's hard to describe but ya'll know what I'm gettin at.

It's a case of semantics, why they couldn't have called it something else or just plain leave out the classification I don't know but judging by the reviews they've just hurt themselves instead of being crafty.. People don't appreciate it, I don't appreciate it and I'll be damned if I know why but it's annoying.

All that said again, I got something out of it by learning of the creators other project "Mountain Monsters" through this show, I'd never heard of it and it's hilarious.

Long story short the cast IMO just doesn't work like Mountain Monsters and one thing I've learned in 1/2 century CASTING CASTING CASTING. Casting doesn't mean person A is a bad actor Casting means Person A as Person B doesn't work with Person C as Person D and so on. Sometimes you get a cast that jells totally sometimes a little and sometimes it just doesn't work.

This is the latter sadly for me and the other stupid thing of labeling it's a no.

Where do I start? The shown has Hollywood filming and vibes thoughout. It seems highly scripted and seriously lacks credibility in an already questionable genre. These so called trackers and experts can't seem to make a single logical conclusion and immediately jump to the "aliens" narrative. This program is bad, even by reality tv standards. It's really sad to see that range riders can't distinguish the sound of a pig from something "alien." How can you be an expert in something you've never seen nor have a shred of proof that it's real. It's just a bunch of guys in cowboy hats getting scared by their own shadow. This might be the worst "alien" show yet.

Fake AF, scripted AF, lame as hell. Everything about this show is fake. It's so obvious that they have people running around at night with lights, making noises, and planting fake tracks. And are they even real cowboys or did they just take a 30 day basic intro to cowboying course right before the show? They couldn't even recognize the squeal of a wild swine, and they left their horses totally alone at night tied to a small branch (of course one escaped). All these guys do is freak out, be scared of everything, and make bad decisions. This show is like ghost adventures x10 only not entertaining.

At least someone has new ideas and don't copy old movies and try to remake them. This is one of the best shows in a long time. Even fake or reality. At least someone has a new idea. A lot has been lost in the last 20 years no one has any new ideas because they cant think for themselves are most not creative. Epic fail at least this is from fresh minds. So many movies have been copied from the 70s and 80s. Because of the laziness of Hollywood cant think for themselves. Example Ghostbusters fail batman fail Spiderman fail. Aliens all over the place fail. For all all of you are you in the dark. And can you make a movie or show you didn't copy from the 70s or 80s I haven't seen not one new movie since then maybe indepence day then you ruined the sequel. Aliens vs cowboys worst movie ever.

It actually kinda bothered me off that they are presenting this as a reality show while staging goofy crap like one of the cowboys being grabbed and flung backward by what we are to assume is an alien when they walk through crop circles to... "investigate".

Possibly the worst show I've ever seen- if you thought TIGER KING or DUCK DYNASTY were intolerable, wait until you get stuck in the swamp with the UFO COWBOYS who are even more delusional and embarrassing than the aforementioned.

My boyfriend was amused, but I wasn't in the slightest. Not only is the presentation cheesy and unimaginative, but shockingly, I also found it kind of pretentious in a bizarre way and worst of all it's deceptive and if you've got people who believe that the Democratic Party performs satanic rituals with babies in the basement of a pizza shop, you better believe somebody will watch this and take what they're saying seriously.

How could this show improve? It desperately needs a outsiders perspective - a fact checker, a narrator, a host who isn't a self proclaimed "ufo cowboy".

If you're looking for serious conspiracy theory and scientific study move on! This is the best of Aliens vs Cowboys and I'm already ready for Season 3. These guys are lovable and there's just enough real stuff in with the theatrics to make you wish this was all true and its just a hoot to watch esp when you need a good detox from the real world!!! Absolutely recommend giving this show a watch!! Because it is serialized, there is a LOT of repeat in case someone doesn't watch from the beginning... but that's no biggie. But that's the only flaw. Seriously, if you want good, clean fun - season 1 ended with a hook, but the Season 2 hook- wow!!! I almost hate myself for binging it so fast!!! But can't wait for Season 3!!

This is more like a Blair Witch filming. NONE of it appears real, the editor had to use over whelming camera tricks to make it appear scary. If it was truly a reality program, there isn't any need for all the camera trickery.

What is the point of trying to claim it is a reality show when the producer / editor has to use an overwhelming amount of camera tricks and site set-ups. They have lights that appear, noises, even had one actor appear to be possessed. They even went so far as use a triangle symbol in the script, but the producers assume the public is stupid. In one of the flash backs they made the painted triangle on the pigs head darker and clearer than it was in the first scene it was shown.

If they are really investigating UFO / aliens you would think they would have / use specialized equipment besides a supposed geiger counter and a supposed thermo-viewer which looks more like a Harbor Freight laser thermometer.

Then you have theses clowns riding around on horses. Why do horses wear blinders? Because they spook easily. They can do better. If you're tired of watching paint dry or grass growing, instead of watching UFO Cowboys; you'd be better off just watching NOTHING.

Who cares if there are a few choppy dialog or acting moments! I don't even require that it seems absolutely real at all times! The fact is, this series was very entertaining and thought provoking. And very compellingly bingeable. I liked all the characters and the underlying story points. There are plenty of plot happenings to keep you intrigued as to what will happen next - whether you believe it or not. There is plenty of history, set up and follow through to build curiosity and suspense. (Unlike there was in Blair Witch which came off as just boring.) It's also very well filmed and has appropriate special effects.

This show is Fake asf, terribly casted, its like watching 5-year-olds play alien hunters.

Also how they dressed is very typical-not even real Southerners or people who have lived in the country.

I would highly suggest you not watch this show unless you want to laugh at how much money can be wasted or how stupid people think people can be. If you want to learn anything about UFo's watch some physics and science channels that are based on facts.

Its crazy how they make yu write atleast 600 works for a review I believe this means that people cant write a lot of bad reviews. But Ruko knows that they are going bankrupt and no one ever use regular tv any more.

This is one of the most ridiculous attemp to fool any viewer yet. More so than pawn stars. Poorly written pathetic acting, and hilarious leading by these "actors." This will take away iq points to anyone who watch this garbage thinking it is anywhere near the realm of reality. The only reason I watched it was because I though it was a movie or a mini series that would at least be credited as fiction. Not some sad attempt at special effects. I love syfy and will watch some of the worse written movies about UFOs, but UFO cowboys is absultly ridiculous. The only redeeming thing about this show was that it was free. I had to give it one star as that was the lowest quantity available.

I expected to hear bad reviews from skeptics (and there are alot of you!). This compelled me to want to write a positive review since few are currently posted.

This is a new show and different than others of the same topic.

To compare this show to other predecessors is ridiculous!

Older shows have been running for years and from the beginning production, crew and cast has been on point, which makes you think they were and still are preparing with data (which are pouring in from all over the world), interviews from retired pilots, high-tech equipment which they have access too and professionals to educate. It took them years and they are still discovering.

This show is only on its 2nd season and yes, they are still working out the logistics of it and yes, the characters/cowboys are not all professionals and they do not hide it, as the introduction implies.

If you've really watched, some of the guys have been working on cattle /buffalo ranches for years (cowboys) and some are green in the field of ranching, but bring other expertise. This is where it separates from other shows of the same genre, they are not experts with high-tech equipment nor are they working with the government.

Production, cast and the crew were not prepared for the crop circles, smells, the numerous mutilated animals and the radiation they are experiencing, so yes, they are all jumpy, specially the horses who have probably witnessed these events and know by scense there is danger close, plus horses need time to get used to the new crew and all of the lights even the cowboys with their own horses and riding expertise find them hard to handle, (maybe blinders are needed).

I have caught some funny parts which are entertaining and the background sounds to hype up its a given because they are trying to hike up ratings! (New show) I particularly think some of the spooks and sounds and the reaction of the cast are legit.

People, dont tell me you've not heard of UFO's, UAP's, surgical precised animal mutilations (with no blood), crop circles, triangles, noises, lights on the ground and in the skies, cryptics, BigFoot, SkinWalkers and Native American stories passed down from generations that are now becoming facts by science. If you have not, you've been under a rock!

These events are facted based data recorded by real people who experienced this phenomenons (remember the Foo Fighter Orbs reported by pilots circa 1945?) How about fact based data from ancient times that are being discoved daily and the most recent data backed by our growing technology?

Recording any visual/audio data thru cell phones has become available to all of the WORLD and with social media it is easier to share data that we've experienced as amateurs.

This is why this show is relatable because these people are amateurs who are responding to something that they are seeing, smelling, feeling or harming them for the first time.

We may live a lifetime not ever getting close to or wanting to get close to what they are showing us. So why not experience it in the comfort of your own home.

People, use your third eye and expand your mind, there is so much out there and alot of it is unexplainable. This show is just discovering there is an audience out there that does believe and they are still exploring their potential.

People that commented on the show having no back up data did not give it a chance.

I have seen plenty of back up data (as best they can without a large budget), if you watch it, they show articles and existing public data confirming the areas in USA, and parts of the World that have been experiencing similar events.

This show is documenting on the specific areas that they are filming and collecting data they can use to understand whats happening around them in order to protect themselves, the animals on their property and to educate and record their experiences for all to see their documted amazing journey.

So give them a break, get educated, laugh, even get spooked.

Knowledge is power for us who understand the possibility of the strange happenings around us, underneath us and above us.

Believer or non believer don't speak out until you have the facts on a subject as diverse, complicated and worldly as this one.

Enough said, enjoy the show....

Watching this video I feel like either I need to lose intelligence to understand what they are doing, because every time they say we should not be out here at night, then the next scene is the next night, and of course they are out there by night. Is it because viewers will have an atavistic fear of what they can't see? Well they certainly dramatize the hell out of that with video that flashes from one scene to another, with lights flashing, and low frequency and high frequency sound effects worked into the sound track. Of course they are also doing that in the day time shoots, with limited camera angles and cuts from one chase scene to the next to get adrenaline worked up. If they were trying like heck to dramatizing nonsense so no-one could make heads or tails of what is happening then they achieved that, "With Bells On". They should be embarrassed.

I have watched UFO Cowboys twice since it premiered. I'm no tv expert but I was thoroughly entertained by the premise of this show. All eight episodes were fun with some creepy aspects. I wasn't on the edge of my seat but I was completly invested and couldn't stop watching. There were definitely some poor editing choices made but not enough to make the show bad. If a person likes "reality" shows like the bigfoot hunters and the ghost hunting shows this will be right up their ally. If you want to pick it apart you can, but you can pick anything to death. The guys seem really genuine, some of them are definitely a little uncomfortable being filmed. I'm sure that season 2 will be great.

If this is factual, it is presented in a hyped Blair Witch style. Too much duplication of scenes. It makes you feel like an idot for watching it. Needs better dialog Cowboy up and get some better writers and director.

Very interesting story, but leaves holes, like flashing some guys in white suits for a few seconds. Great for hype, but not great for a documentary. Too much hype to make this real. How does an ambulance get there in 15 minutes? Unless you are filming in town in the backyard. I hope to see season 2. Needs more facts and less hype and stop with all the duplicate fill that you just scroll past the intro on. Put the skip button at the beginning !!

This is a attempt to cash in on the new, to people in the Midwest, fascination with the West. I see parts of Blind Frog and Skinwalker Ranch in every episode. Nice try but the idea should have been thought out a little more. Most of the scenes are shot at night so lights and FX can be used plus, anything that looks normal or not related to the UFO they are suppose to be looking for. My guess is these reviews are used by the producers to see where they need to improve. Here's an idea for future episodes. Get a hubcap from a 1956 Chrysler New Yorker, some battery powered lights and a fishing pole. Hang the hubcap on the fishing line and film it in your usual way, at night at a distance and with bad camera work. They're Here.

As a horsewoman with decades of experience, the lack of horse sense among these "Cowboys" was alarming. Tying a horse by the bridle is one of the first things you learn not to do when you own horses. It is a recipe for disaster and can seriously injure the horse. One scene had several horses tied to what appeared to be a small stump. Along with chasing a loose horse with an ATV and wondering why they couldn't catch her, makes me think these yahoos need to take some lessons from actual horse people. I couldn't get past halfway through the second episode. I don't think this series will be around much longer. It should be renamed UFO Yahoos.

Well I watched happen episode I Heard lots of words like grizzly and violent and ugly and decayed and the lack of that. I couldn't figure out what was really going on so I change channels. I don't think anybody ever saw a UFO an alien or any evidence of aliens or anything else for that matter that you wouldn't find while walking at night on any given ranch and anywhere USA. But they were sure talking like they expected aliens to drop in and take over the world at any second. Anyway I turned it off after about half an episode feeling much stupider for my waste of time on this idiotic excuse of extraterrestrial hunting. Someone please shoot me if I ever tune this show in again.