SyFy | Release Date: January 27, 2021
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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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10
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.

Damian Ali
@TalkTeaV
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8
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.
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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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8
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 built
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 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
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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
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BarnyFeb 15, 2022
The first season was great: acting is good, characters are intriguing, cgi is not overintrusive, story is kind of okay, the whole thing is great. The second season on the other hand: it's an unbridled mess which peaks (poorly) on episode 3The first season was great: acting is good, characters are intriguing, cgi is not overintrusive, story is kind of okay, the whole thing is great. The second season on the other hand: it's an unbridled mess which peaks (poorly) on episode 3 (so far) of bad, it's like all the writers had no direction whatsoever and went with the worst ideas that could be thrown. Season one is a solid 9, season two is a solid 1 (maybe it will improve), average is 5. Expand
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EludiumQ36Aug 7, 2022
"Resident Alien" (S01, 10 eps, 1hr, SyFy) This is probably the dumbest syfy venture I can remember. There's very little sci-fi in this mostly family oriented (women and kids) romantic dramedy that has an unappealing Alan Tudyk playing an"Resident Alien" (S01, 10 eps, 1hr, SyFy) This is probably the dumbest syfy venture I can remember. There's very little sci-fi in this mostly family oriented (women and kids) romantic dramedy that has an unappealing Alan Tudyk playing an alien/human imposter with a woodenness and social awkwardness that screams Asperger's. The supporting cast is also unappealing yet "diverse" so yea Hollywood (eye roll), check that box. It's also based in some smallish, snowy Colorado town so you get the boring vibes of "Fargo", too. I could only last two eps before watching dust gather on my coffee table proved to be more interesting. And people are just killing the woke-agenda of season 2 so I'm glad I wasted no more time than two eps. Expand
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jamessMar 28, 2021
The stranger in a strange land/fish out of water troupe has been around for eons, but Resident Alien has its biggest advantage front and center...the great Alan Tudyk. Although it can seem like a mashup of Monk, Northern Exposure and, IThe stranger in a strange land/fish out of water troupe has been around for eons, but Resident Alien has its biggest advantage front and center...the great Alan Tudyk. Although it can seem like a mashup of Monk, Northern Exposure and, I guess, Alf, it's the work of Tudyk that lifts the series. Not to belittle the supporting cast and production team, but it's Tudyk' s show and he runs with it. Expand
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Voodoo123May 11, 2022
Fun but simple, it's strong concept quickly turns into an average dramedy with a sci-fi twist. Lacking any sophistication beyond its visual effects, makes light of the dramatic parts of it's story and opts for simple humour instead ofFun but simple, it's strong concept quickly turns into an average dramedy with a sci-fi twist. Lacking any sophistication beyond its visual effects, makes light of the dramatic parts of it's story and opts for simple humour instead of something with more depth. Great to switch off and watch at the end of a work day though. Expand
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johndoe2014Apr 2, 2021
This was my review for season 1: Rating 10: To me this is a perfect sitcom. Funny, touching, lots of complexity, a clear plot development moving it along. But there were lots of unexpected elements that added to the quality. Good work to allThis was my review for season 1: Rating 10: To me this is a perfect sitcom. Funny, touching, lots of complexity, a clear plot development moving it along. But there were lots of unexpected elements that added to the quality. Good work to all that created it. It works on every level. Never a dull point. Season 2: rating is a 2 or 3. It is like a writer just used madlibs and made dialogue that was random. The drama is petty and small, and totally unnecessary. There is so much hostility. Especially anti-male revenge hostility. Why? I guess it was a calculation based on the season one audience. But it is painful to watch now. It seems like it is intended as an anti-popular crowd diatribe that loves to say a big blank U to people the writers don't like. There is not one male character that looks or acts like 99% of guys. Its like they are from another planet where they had only heard stories of what males were like from angry women and then tried to portray those characters in a show. And Harry is not funny anymore and his motivations are inexplicable. Expand
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OlivierPielMar 18, 2021
It is a little show, sometimes a bit silly, but it's very entertaining. More importantly it humbly yet cleverly and stealthily alludes to some very important truths. Episode 8 was a beautiful explanation on what is so wrong with AmericaIt is a little show, sometimes a bit silly, but it's very entertaining. More importantly it humbly yet cleverly and stealthily alludes to some very important truths. Episode 8 was a beautiful explanation on what is so wrong with America today: The lack of perspective!
Indeed, Harry's little aside on the Oz'"flying monkeys" should be heeded by everyone ....right and ....left. It's a veiled attack on PC culture! Good on them. Thumbs up for the audacity.
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getsmeliftedAug 22, 2023
Great first season then woke writers took over in season 2. Shame. It had potential.
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KeenWatcherApr 28, 2021
Clever blend of comedy and sci-fi drama. Has elements of Invader Zim brought to life.
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huskysagehenApr 3, 2021
Great mix of witty comedy with deeper societal commentary and slapstick comedy with plain old physical humor. I look forward to laughing out loud through the entire episode!
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dermacOct 18, 2022
If you have nothing else to watch it is an OK show with average jokes.

The woke commentary and racism is a bit annoying, but I've seen worse. Without it I'd have given it 7 points.
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HihihahahohoMar 24, 2021
Such an amazing tv show! This is very very funny! I absolutely love these series. Highly recommend!!!
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VicFerrariApr 24, 2021
Charming comedy sci fi reminiscent of Twin Peaks without the darkness. Alan Tudyk is a delight, Sara Tomko and Alice Wetterlund also stand out. A show enjoyable for the scenes rather than the plot arch which exists entirely to set up amusingCharming comedy sci fi reminiscent of Twin Peaks without the darkness. Alan Tudyk is a delight, Sara Tomko and Alice Wetterlund also stand out. A show enjoyable for the scenes rather than the plot arch which exists entirely to set up amusing interplay between the cast of quirky characters. Expand
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WynnDuffyMar 17, 2022
Season one great, season two awful. No real direction and as other commenters mentioned episode three is a complete mess with some woke storyline nonsensically crowbarred in.
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TbudFeb 27, 2022
Hilarious story with perfect casting. Looking forward to what they come up with next. I'd like to see more of the Harry/ Asta relationship.
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DanielafrankieMar 14, 2022
Loved season one. second season, not so much… gave up after episode three. lay off on the social justice. return to the original formula.. most of us are beyond sick of all forms of politics….
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