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Resident Alien

  • TV Series
  • 2021–
  • TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
77K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
31
Linda Hamilton, Alan Tudyk, Elizabeth Bowen, Meredith Garretson, Corey Reynolds, Sara Tomko, Levi Fiehler, Alice Wetterlund, and Judah Prehn in Resident Alien (2021)
A crash-landed alien takes on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor and slowly begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his secret mission on Earth.
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A crash-landed alien takes on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor and slowly begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his secret mission on Earth.A crash-landed alien takes on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor and slowly begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his secret mission on Earth.A crash-landed alien takes on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor and slowly begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his secret mission on Earth.

  • Creator
    • Chris Sheridan
  • Stars
    • Corey Reynolds
    • Levi Fiehler
    • Elizabeth Bowen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    77K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    31
    • Creator
      • Chris Sheridan
    • Stars
      • Corey Reynolds
      • Levi Fiehler
      • Elizabeth Bowen
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 17 nominations total

    Episodes40

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    Resident Alien: Harry & Baby Bridget Face Off Against The Greys
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    Corey Reynolds
    Corey Reynolds
    • Sheriff Mike Thompson
    • 2021–2025
    Levi Fiehler
    Levi Fiehler
    • Mayor Ben Hawthorne
    • 2021–2025
    Elizabeth Bowen
    Elizabeth Bowen
    • Deputy Liv Baker
    • 2021–2025
    Judah Prehn
    Judah Prehn
    • Max Hawthorne
    • 2021–2025
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Harry Vanderspeigle
    • 2021–2025
    Sara Tomko
    Sara Tomko
    • Asta Twelvetrees
    • 2021–2025
    Alice Wetterlund
    Alice Wetterlund
    • D'Arcy Bloom
    • 2021–2025
    Meredith Garretson
    Meredith Garretson
    • Kate Hawthorne
    • 2021–2025
    Gary Farmer
    Gary Farmer
    • Dan Twelvetrees
    • 2021–2025
    Jenna Lamia
    Jenna Lamia
    • Judy Cooper
    • 2021–2025
    Kaylayla Raine
    • Jay
    • 2021–2025
    Diana Bang
    Diana Bang
    • Nurse Ellen Cho
    • 2021–2025
    Gracelyn Awad Rinke
    Gracelyn Awad Rinke
    • Sahar
    • 2021–2025
    Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton
    • General Eleanor Wright
    • 2021–2025
    Alex Barima
    Alex Barima
    • David Logan
    • 2021–2024
    Sarah Podemski
    Sarah Podemski
    • Kayla
    • 2021–2025
    Andrea Geones
    Andrea Geones
    • Bridget…
    • 2022–2025
    Keith Arbuthnot
    Keith Arbuthnot
    • Alien Harry Double…
    • 2021–2025
    • Creator
      • Chris Sheridan
    • All cast & crew
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    Reviewers say 'Resident Alien' is lauded for its clever humor, Alan Tudyk's standout performance, and unique premise in the first season. The dark comedy and engaging storylines are appreciated. However, the second season faces criticism for being less funny, more preachy, and overly focused on side characters and political themes. Disappointment is expressed over the shift in tone and direction. Despite mixed opinions on later seasons, Tudyk's performance and the show's potential remain highlights.
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    Featured reviews

    8saiken-30341

    Just stick with the first season

    The first season of this show was a complete win and I LOVED IT. Just consider me to be in agreement with all of the good reviews.

    Save yourself the trouble of being disappointed in the second season. The magic just went right out of it.
    8zenjunkie

    Fun, fun, fun...

    Against all the odds, this is so good! And so funny! The acting, the setting, the script. It's all good. Did I mention its fun! There nothing else to say. Watch it. Oh yeah!
    8quaseprovisorio

    it is very charming with lots of likeable characters.

    I think this is the first show on syfy that i really started to follow.it is not the best show ever made, but the truth is that it has its charm. All of the characters are likeable. I didnt fine hugely funny except for the police guy and obviously the alien. A great work by alan tudyk by the way.

    The think is: everyone is likeable. The plotlines i found them interesting to follow. I liked the small town vibe and the show doesnt takes itself very seriously which is a good thing. But the best part is that they really made an effort on making connections with all of those characters. This is not only a show about the alien but about the town where we lives.

    It could be easy to have all the other characters feel boring. None of them does. It is a very cool tv show and i am glad they renewed it. I will surely wait for season 2.
    9drutledge-38755

    This is a keeper, give it a Wash...

    Mr. Tudyk is outstanding, genuinely funny & original, which means it'll probably be cancelled after 1 season...
    8Supermanfan-13

    Can't wait for more!

    I'm so glad that Resident Alien has gained such an audience. The word of mouth for this show has been great and the reason why we keep getting more great show seasons. Season 2 kind of strayed away from the comedy that made Season 1 so good, it was still funny but they changed the show a little too much. Season 3 returned to the hilarious show it was in the first season. Netflix recently picked this show up and it immediately became a worldwide hit. It was in the Top10 as soon as it came out and stayed there for a few months. Hopefully with its new found audience this show will continue for several more seasons. Alan Tudyk is such an underrated actor. He's funny in just about everything he does and this role is probably his best yet. There are plenty of other great characters but my next favorite is easily Sheriff Thompson, played by Corey Reynolds. He is absolutely hilarious in every scene he's in. You won't regret watching this hilarious show.

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    • Trivia
      Harry was originally intended to be more serious like his comic book counterpart, but Alan Tudyk was so dazzling in his audition that the character was reimagined to suit his comedic talents.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the series, the sheriff's badge is a seven pointed star. The deputy's badge is a six pointed star. Members of the same department would have the same style badge.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 20 Shows to Binge This Holiday Season (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Bilgewater
      Written by David Lamb

      Performed by Brown Bird

      [Theme Song]

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    • Why does Asta take off her boots and walk in the snow after leaving her husband?
    • Why is the show set in Colorado when it is filmed in Canada? Could they just not have set the show north of the border?
    • The show is made in Canada. Elizabeth Bowen is Canadian. Does she use a Canadian accent or put on an American accent to suit where thd show is set?

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Постоялець з космосу
    • Filming locations
      • Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada(Patience, Colorado)
    • Production companies
      • Syfy
      • Jocko Productions
      • Amblin Television
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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