Ep 4. Roswell, New Mexico; Skip Goes to a Wedding
- TV-NR
- November 20, 2014
- 12 min
In Newsreaders season 2 episode 4, titled "Roswell, New Mexico; Skip Goes to a Wedding," the Newsreaders team heads to Roswell to investigate the mysterious 1947 UFO crash. They interview eyewitnesses and experts to try and unravel the truth behind the incident. Meanwhile, Skip Reming attends the wedding of his ex-girlfriend and uses the opportunity to make a documentary about the event.
Throughout the episode, the Newsreaders team delves into the history of the Roswell incident, speaking to local residents who claim to have seen the crash and examining official documents from the time. They explore various theories about the incident, including the possibility that it was a top-secret government experiment. They also speak to skeptics who believe that it was simply a weather balloon that crashed.
As they investigate, the Newsreaders team encounters a range of characters, from conspiracy theorists to retired military personnel. They also dig into the cultural impact that the Roswell incident has had, from the proliferation of UFO conspiracy theories to the way that the town of Roswell has capitalized on its extraterrestrial connections.
Meanwhile, Skip Reming attends the wedding of his ex-girlfriend, using it as an opportunity to make a documentary about the event. Along the way, he grapples with his lingering feelings for his ex and his own sense of failure, both in his personal life and in his career.
Throughout the episode, the Newsreaders team and Skip's stories intertwine, with each providing a different perspective on the search for truth and meaning in the world. As they try to make sense of the Roswell incident and their own lives, they confront the complexities of human experience and the limits of knowledge.
Overall, "Roswell, New Mexico; Skip Goes to a Wedding" is a thought-provoking episode that explores themes of truth, history, and love in a playful and engaging way. Whether you're a believer in UFOs or a skeptic, there's plenty to enjoy in this entertaining and thought-provoking episode of Newsreaders.
