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September Programming Highlights from VideoElephant’s FAST Channels: Crime, UFOs, and Cultural Journeys

Engaging AVOD Content for True Crime, Paranormal, and Travel Audiences

As viewer demand grows across the AVOD and FAST channel landscape, fresh, high-interest programming is the key to retention and discovery.

At VideoElephant, our three owned-and-operated FAST channels deliver compelling, constantly updated content that taps into some of the most in-demand genres on streaming today: true crime, the unexplained, and travel with cultural depth.

Kritika Aswani
Kritika Aswani
Aug 8, 2025
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Here’s what’s new in September:

REAL CRIME UNCOVERED

Forensic Factor, Premieres Sept 1
Mon–Fri, 9PM ET 

Go behind the scenes with the world’s top crime scene investigators. Forensic Factor unpacks one real case per episode, revealing how cutting-edge forensic technology and brilliant human problem-solving come together to crack the toughest crimes. Visually immersive and deeply engaging, this series is perfect for crime lovers.

True crime remains one of the top-performing FAST genres, driving long watch times and repeat visits.

Preview shows here

BEYOND PARANORMAL

First Encounters & UFO Sightings
Every Saturday & Sunday, 12PM ET

Bright lights. Unidentified crafts. First-hand accounts. This September, Beyond Paranormal dives into some of the most unsettling alien sightings and unexplained encounters ever reported. These chilling stories fuel viewer fascination and spark community conversation.

Paranormal content consistently performs in the FAST ecosystem — especially on weekends when viewers seek immersive, binge-worthy content.


Preview shows here

TRAVEL ESCAPES

Hispanic Heritage Month Marathon
Every Saturday & Sunday, 12PM ET

This month, Travel Escapes honors Hispanic Heritage Month with a weekend travel series spotlighting vibrant cultures, rich traditions, flavorful cuisines, and stunning destinations across the Spanish-speaking world. From festivals to folklore, this celebration gives audiences both beauty and perspective.

Cultural travel programming increases dwell time and enriches viewer engagement — making it a valuable addition to any FAST lineup.

Preview shows here

Why It Matters for FAST Distributors

All three of our O&O channels are refreshed monthly with licensed, high-performing content. They’re built for the kind of lean-back, long-session viewing that platforms want — and already stream on services like Sling Freestream, Plex, LocalNow, Freecast, and TCLtv+.

If you’re a FAST distributor looking to add sticky, audience-proven channels to your lineup, let’s talk.

Kritika Aswani
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.