Resident Alien

SyFy | Release Date: January 27, 2021

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 60 Ratings

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ZaxtothemaxFeb 6, 2021

This is 1 of the best shows in years. It has everything mystery sci fi and dark comedy and some action.

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notwistMar 11, 2021

This series somehow manages to be both funny and smart while still working with a base plot that can only be described as silly. I'm actually impressed.

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TalkTeaVNov 6, 2021

My thoughts on Resident Alien and why you should move it up on your list of things to watch(No Spoilers)

The beginning felt a little like it may just be a sitcom. But as the story unfolds (within episode one), it becomes something more.My thoughts on Resident Alien and why you should move it up on your list of things to watch(No Spoilers)

The beginning felt a little like it may just be a sitcom. But as the story unfolds (within episode one), it becomes something more. Eventually, you find yourself caught up in a sci-fi/dramedy/mystery series. The plot thickens and starts to offer up a little bit of something for every viewer. The show has a very talented group of actors, each perfectly suited for their roles. The story and characters keep you connected, and it doesn't need lots of special effects to keep you hooked. You will see some beautiful landscapes accompanied by a great soundtrack. By the end of this first season, I wanted to see and know more. The story is not complicated, just easy and fun to watch.

While there are some heartfelt moments, the writers and directors do a great job keeping it light and fun. The show also has a funny way of pointing out the faults in humanity without making you feel labeled or judged. If you enjoy the vampire characters of What We do in the Shadows and the plot of Only Murders in the Building, then I think you will enjoy this show just as much.

Thanks for taking the time out to read this brief review.

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Bigguy00Feb 5, 2021

Slightly uneven but if you haven’t seen the gynecological exam in episode 2, you’ve missed a classic. Be patient. There fun in every episode so far.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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RudraigJan 30, 2021

great show, cast very well, Alan very comic. Story is a little secondary, but is good

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viroodiemFeb 7, 2021

Ok

Such a promising show that does its best to fill the horse shaped hole in our hearts from the loss of Happy! though much softer around the edges. Toned down but a lot of the same dark, edgy humor. It is far from perfect. The show is builtOk

Such a promising show that does its best to fill the horse shaped hole in our hearts from the loss of Happy! though much softer around the edges. Toned down but a lot of the same dark, edgy humor. It is far from perfect. The show is built on an incredibly well worn path in the model of Northern Exposure and other "stranger in a strange land" type themes. With a touch of mystery and drama that plays out similar to Wayward pines and a character construct loosely modeled on a combination of Invader Zim and Dexter. That said, comfortable can be good too. Outside of a few of the jokes failing to land in the first 3 episodes, for the most part the assemblage of its various parts is a well made and well acted cobbling together of favorite entertainment comfort food. Definitely my favorite new show of 2021 so far. However given that this is a comic book property that is not owned by SciFi channel, there is every likelihood that this too will suffer the same fate as others before it such as the aforementioned Happy!, Deadly Class, Dark matter, etc. So enjoy it while it lasts cause even though its really good, all signs point to it not being long for this world. Or maybe I am just cynical and jaded after being burnt by Scifi channel so many times like this. Which, yanno, is the target demographic for this type of programming.

I would say 7.5-7.75 out of 10 Rounded up to 8… Expand

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Tyrant719Dec 1, 2021

This show is great good for a while, and then it slowly starts to lose sense of what makes in entertaining by trying to showcase a ham-fisted message. Once I figured out that it was produced by Amblin, I realized why they chose to subvertThis show is great good for a while, and then it slowly starts to lose sense of what makes in entertaining by trying to showcase a ham-fisted message. Once I figured out that it was produced by Amblin, I realized why they chose to subvert their characters for the message they wanted to get across. A lot of this show is just pieces of other sci-fi stories held together by the glue that is Alan Tudyk’s performance. Amblin still has its roots in the Spielberg school of “you’re gonna hear my message whether you want to or not”, and it suffers because of it. The mystery that they pretended to base the show around for the first few episodes doesn’t really turn out to be a mystery at all, they just string you along before revealing the obvious answer. I wish I could like this more, but the story was just a backdrop for typical social commentary one would expect from Spielberg and company, aimed at anyone that they don’t deem to be righteous.… Expand

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DevnarayanFeb 21, 2021

It's very nice web series,
Very funny and entertaining.
Must watch , I like it very much.

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SuwaFeb 17, 2022

Season 2 is not even the same show. Depressing, not funny. In season one Alan Tudyk's characters was so fun to watch, as he learned to negotiate in human form. Now it's just..not. Storylines were dropped, character's personalities completelySeason 2 is not even the same show. Depressing, not funny. In season one Alan Tudyk's characters was so fun to watch, as he learned to negotiate in human form. Now it's just..not. Storylines were dropped, character's personalities completely changed, doing things they never would have done in S1. Hate the new "woke" social commentary. Season 2 has been very disappointing… Expand

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DaisyCrossFeb 15, 2021

The best and most funniest tv show I have seen in a long time also Alan Tudyk is in star trek discovery and is a great actor in both shows already watched and cant wait to see more so I hope every one enjoys this show like I have.

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TVJerryApr 2, 2021

Alan Tudyk plays the titular character who crash lands on Earth and assumes the identity of the local small-town doctor. This fish-out-of-water concept has been done before, but this show has several things going for it. First is Tudyk: HisAlan Tudyk plays the titular character who crash lands on Earth and assumes the identity of the local small-town doctor. This fish-out-of-water concept has been done before, but this show has several things going for it. First is Tudyk: His perfectly-awkward comic charm makes his mission to kill all Earthlings less treacherous and very amusing. He’s surrounded by an able supporting cast and writing that manages to be funny, dramatic and sweet. There are even some moments of mild suspense. It’s one of the few genuinely enjoyable new shows on cable. The first season just concluded with season 2 announced.… Expand