'Project Blue Book' Season 1: Dr Hynek is probably the only honest man on the show, and here's why
History's latest series 'Project Blue Book' is a wonderful amalgamation of true facts and nuanced fiction from Oscar-winning director Robert Zemeckis. And despite the show introducing new angles and characters alongside the actual developments of the real-life investigation, it excels in its portrayal of Dr. J Allen Hynek - the only civilian involved with the project back in the 50. Played by the 'Game of Thrones' actor Aidan Gillen, History's version of Dr. Hynek is not always true to the real-life Dr. Hynek. In that, there are several things he does or opines on the show that couldn't have been farther from reality, but in the end, Dr. Hynek comes off as pretty much the only character on the show who isn't blinded by manipulation or exhibiting tendencies stemming from ulterior motives.
The real-life investigation began in the 50s and went on for almost 20 years after a sudden spurt in alien and UFO sightings being reported in the Washington DC area around that time. The US Air Force undertook the project and Dr. Hynek was brought on board to look for a possible scientific explanation behind the mysterious sightings, and the biggest difference that sets the show apart from reality is the character's demeanor about the investigation.
