Hearst Networks rebrands Sky History2 as MysteryX
September 30, 2026

By Nik Roseveare



Hearst Networks has announced that Sky History2 has become MysteryX across the UK and Ireland creating a dedicated linear home for factual programming centred on mystery, the unexplained and the paranormal.

The rebrand adds a genre-specific brand to the Hearst Networks portfolio, building on the MysteryX streaming service available on Prime Video and bringing together a range of mystery programming across linear and streaming.


Heather Jones, Chief Creative Officer, EMEA, Hearst Networks, commented: “Audiences are increasingly seeking content that reflects their specific interests and passions. The evolution of Sky History2 into MysteryX allows us to respond to that demand by giving mystery fans a dedicated home for the stories they love. It also creates an opportunity for new audiences to discover the genre and explore the breadth of content available across the MysteryX brand.”

Flagship programming on MysteryX includes season 8 of Paranormal: Caught on Camera, airing as a double bill every Friday at 9pm from October 9th. The channel will also celebrate Halloween with a dedicated weekend featuring My Paranormal Nightmare, Paranormal: Caught on Camera and Haunted Hospitals.

MysteryX is available in the UK and Ireland via Sky, Sky Q and Sky HD channel 163 (168 in Northern Ireland), Sky Glass and Sky Stream channel 143, Virgin Media UK channel 186, Virgin Media Ireland channel 226, Vodafone Ireland channel 311 and via EirTV/Eircom.

History2 remains unchanged across the rest of EMEA.