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.
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- 4 wins & 17 nominations total
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Summary
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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Mr. Tudyk is outstanding, genuinely funny & original, which means it'll probably be cancelled after 1 season...
If it wasn't for him the dark humour would be too dark. But his portrayal is so good that even in these dark times it seems lighter than it is. Thanks for this show. Please don't cancel it Syfy. Also bring back deadly class thank you.
Resident Alien was so much better than I originally thought it would be! It's about an Alien (Alan Tudyk) who crashes in a small Colorado town and assumes the identity of the town doctor. His mission is to kill all humans but the longer he stays and gets to know them the more he changes his mind. Alan Tudyk is perfect for this role and leads a mostly unknown cast who all make a name for themselves here as they all do such a great job. I was actually surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It's a laugh out loud comedy that also has heart felt moments and before you know it you'll become addicted to this show. After seeing how good the rating was and reading through all the great reviews I thought I'd give it a chance...and I'm so glad I did. It's both original and hilarious. Can't wait for more!
Tudyk is Genius!
The show is funny, witty, smart, dark humor, and yet humane.
Its a breath of fresh air. Can't wait for more.
Sci-Fy DONT YOU DARE CANCEL IT!!
The show is funny, witty, smart, dark humor, and yet humane.
Its a breath of fresh air. Can't wait for more.
Sci-Fy DONT YOU DARE CANCEL IT!!
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!
Did you know
- TriviaHarry 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.
- GoofsThroughout 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.
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- Also known as
- Постоялець з космосу
- Filming locations
- Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada(Patience, Colorado)
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- Runtime45 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD
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