Resident Alien 2021

Overview

Resident Alien is an American science fiction comedy-drama television series created by Chris Sheridan. The show is based on the comic book series by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse and aired for four seasons on Syfy between January 2021 and August 2025. The series features performances by Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, and Alice Wetterlund. The plot follows an alien who crash-lands on Earth and assumes the identity of a doctor in a small Colorado town. While he initially intends to live a simple life to fulfill a secret mission, he becomes involved in solving a local murder. As he attempts to assimilate into his new environment, he begins to struggle with the moral implications of his assignment. He finds himself contemplating the nature of humanity, questioning whether people are worth saving, and observing human behaviors such as the way they fold their pizza. The series explores his journey as he navigates his secret mission while living among the local population.