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title: "July Highlights from VideoElephant’s FAST Channels: New True Crime, Paranormal, and Travel Content Ready to Captivate Viewers"
date: 2025-06-24T06:19:00-07:00
author: "Denise O'Keeffe"
canonical_url: "https://videoelephant.com/blog/new-true-crime-paranormal-travel-content-fast"
section: Blog
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 [REAL CRIME UNCOVERED](#real-crime-uncovered) [BEYOND PARANORMAL](#beyond-paranormal) [TRAVEL ESCAPES](#travel-escapes) 

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  #### REAL CRIME UNCOVERED

🕵️‍♂️ *The FBI Files* – Weeknights at 8PM ET (Premiered July 1st)  
 Step inside one of the most powerful law enforcement agencies in the world. *The FBI Files* gives viewers a rare look into real cases and the inner workings of the FBI’s crime lab — from evidence collection to case resolution.

📊 *True crime programming continues to be a major FAST driver, ranking among the top genres for watch time and retention.*

 

 

#### BEYOND PARANORMAL

🌲 *Cryptid Wilds* – Weekends at 8:30PM ET (Premiered July 5th)  
 What if Bigfoot is real? Join two fearless adventurers as they trek deep into remote wilderness in search of the elusive cryptid. Part exploration, part documentary, all mystery.

👽 *Paranormal and unexplained phenomenon content consistently sparks interest and repeat viewership, especially in weekend prime slots.*

 

 

#### TRAVEL ESCAPES

🏴 *Hayman’s Way* – Weeknights at 8PM ET (Premiered July 1st)  
 Scottish actor and documentary host David Hayman explores the rugged beauty and rich culture of his homeland in this beautifully shot travel series. From Glencoe’s dramatic landscapes to icy climbing adventures, it’s a window into Scotland like you’ve never seen.

🌍 *Travel programming offers valuable escapism — perfect for lean-back viewing and global appeal on FAST platforms.*

 

 

Each month, we refresh our FAST channels with new, high-quality video content that spans fan-favorite genres and emerging interests. If you’re curating for a FAST platform and want programming that builds loyal, return viewers — let’s talk.

📡 Already streaming on Plex, Sling Freestream, LocalNow, Freecast, and TCLtv+. Now looking to grow.

 

 

 

 ![Kritika Aswani](https://assets.videoelephant.com/team-members/_156x156_crop_center-center_none/16997/kritika.webp)###### Kritika Aswani

 Director, Content Programming and Planning 

 

###### Kritika Aswani

 Director, Content Programming and Planning 

 Kritika, is the Channel Director who specializes in managing and launching FAST Channels. With over 10 years in media, she has worked with TV Asia, ZEE TV, and WhistleTV before joining VideoElephant.

 [  ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kritika-aswani-410888b2/) 

 

 

 

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 [REAL CRIME UNCOVERED](#real-crime-uncovered) [BEYOND PARANORMAL](#beyond-paranormal) [TRAVEL ESCAPES](#travel-escapes) 

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