First Look: ‘Resident Alien’ Returns With More Messiness for the Folks of Patience (VIDEO)
It’s been a long four months since Resident Alien left us with its midseason cliffhanger but the wait is almost over!
The big-hearted, demented Syfy dramedy resumes its perfectly hilarious second season on August 10, and according to showrunner Chris Sheridan, the action is picking up with the gunsmoke barely cleared from Asta (Sara Tomko) shooting that guy from New York who wanted to kill Harry (Alan Tudyk). And as you can see from this exclusive first-look trailer, they have a lot more to handle.
“We’re going right into it. There’s too much going on,” Sheridan says, noting that it’s not just the matter of Asta and Harry explaining away a dead man to witness D’arcy (Alice Wetterlund), or even how they dispose of him. There’s also a rogue baby alien on the loose, an assassin from another planet hunting folks, and the fact that Deputy Liv (Elizabeth Bowen) has recalled her own E.T. experiences. Plus, there’s a plan to turn the town into a resort that has hot Mayor Ben (Levi Fiehler) feeling even more heat. Oh, and Harry seems to be getting more human as time goes by. Not humane, mind you. Just human.
“All these balls are in the air right now and you have to start answering some questions,” offers Sheridan. “And the characters in a really great place in terms of conflict to play out in a way that’s full of tension… but also a lot of comedy.”
Resident Alien, Midseason Premiere, Wednesday, August 10, 9/8c, Syfy
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Short seasons and long gaps in streaming series leave many of us confused trying to remember what was going on. I, for one, prefer the old days — 39 weeks of new episodes, shows on every week at the same time, etc. Others could set their VCR’s.
Also, you could discuss shows with friends, because all got the shows at the same time. I acknowledge it’s gone forever.
In addition, with so many series, quantity doesn’t equal quality, but I do like this show.
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Agree....,or they could have a show reminding viewers what happened in the previous season before airing. the first episode of the new season
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What's unique about series is all the strong, complex, non-skinny women characters. It's thus all the things Virgin River doesn't dare to do.
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I've never seen Virgin River, but I heartily second that praise.
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I like the smart writing "Dramedy" (thought I made that up until I read Sheridans blurb) Resident Alien. ...Especially intrigued by indigenous actors and use of norm bodies, i.e.
The plane jane and full figured characters which help mold the believability thus integrity of the premise to a point of warmth, familiarity & endearment. I love the Southwest flavor, although Colorado mountains are much colder than "Patience" and the CGI FX are wonderful and sparse to perfection (not over done as is (was)the trend )
Still I thirst for more consistent episodes and hunger for the plot lines to cleverly resolve.
I would share if and when it is more sequential and consistent.
That is an approval.
Please continue.
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Anyone else notice the similarity to the alien in The Man Who Fell to Earth? Both good series. Just a shame they reduce the uniqueness of the story for the viewer who is juggling both.
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Resident Alien came first so Chiwetel's character is derivative of Resident Alien. I watched the 1st 3 eps of TMWFTE and lost interest.
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I never saw the original movie with David Bowie but it would be interesting to compare them.
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