Mystery Hunters facts for kids

Mystery Hunters is a cool Canadian TV show made for young people like you! It aired on YTV in Canada and on Discovery Kids in the United States. People in Japan could also watch it, dubbed into Japanese, on NHK.

The show follows two teenage hosts, Araya and Christina. They explore all sorts of mysteries, from legendary creatures and spirits to dinosaurs and aliens. They use science to find real answers for strange sightings and stories.

Another part of the show features Doubting Dave and Doubting Dave (Sister). They are scientists played by David Acer and David Acer (Sister). They try to explain mysterious things that viewers send in. This part is called "V-Files". They also show you how to do your own experiments in the "Mystery Lab" segment.

Apartment 11 Productions made four seasons and 78 episodes of Mystery Hunters. The show won many awards around the world. These include eight Gemini Award nominations. It also won a 2006 Parents' Choice Award. In 2007, the "Stonehenge" episode won a Japan Prize. This award was for early education.

How the Show Works

The show starts with a question about the week's mysteries. This leads into the opening title sequence. Then, you see the first part of two different stories. Araya and Christina each investigate one of these stories.

V-Files and Mystery Lab

Next is the "V-File" segment. Here, Doubting Dave and Doubting Dave (Sister) answer a viewer's question. They explain a mysterious event that someone experienced. After this, you see the second part of Araya and Christina's adventures.

Then comes the "Mystery Lab" segment. Doubting Dave and Doubting Dave (Sister) do an experiment. This experiment helps explain something related to the week's mystery.

Wrapping Up the Mysteries

Finally, Araya and Christina finish their stories. At the end of each show, the hosts appear together. They often share a funny wrap-up. They usually end with the Mystery Hunters catchphrase: "Remember, things aren't always what they seem!"

Meet the Characters

Doubting Dave and Doubting Dave (Sister)

Doubting Dave and Doubting Dave (Sister) are played by David Acer and David Acer (Sister). They have two parts in every episode. Their job is to give logical answers to strange happenings. In one part, they answer questions from fans of the show. In the other, they do an experiment. This experiment is always related to the episode's topic, like UFOs.

Araya and Christina

Christina Broccolini and Araya Mengesha are the main investigators. They travel to many different places. They explore the mysteries featured in the show. Most of the time, they go to separate locations. But sometimes, they work together at the same place.

Show Music

Claude Castonguay, Christian Clermont, and Marc Ouellette created the music for Mystery Hunters. The music is a mix of pop, techno, and orchestral styles. These composers were even nominated for an award for their music.

DVDs and Books

In September 2007, the first Mystery Hunters DVD came out in Canada. It was a three-episode collection for Halloween. It was called Mystery Hunters: Beastly Beings and Monstrous Mysteries.

In Fall 2008, a guide was published by Kids Can Press. It was called Gotcha! 18 Amazing Ways to Freak Out Your Friends. This book was about paranormal tricks and hoaxes.

Another DVD, Mystery Hunters: Alien Encounters, was released in December 2007. It had three episodes about aliens. It also included interviews with the cast and a behind-the-scenes video with Araya.

Online Adventures

In September 2010, some Mystery Hunters online games were released. They were called Mystery Hunters Training School. This website was like an interactive comic book. It had 13 adventures. Christina and Araya appeared in videos. Doubting Dave's voice was used for quizzes. There were also puzzle games and animations based on the show's themes.