‘Resident Alien’ to End With Season 4
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As Harry Vanderspiegle (Alan Tudyk) would say on Resident Alien, this is some bullsh**.
After four phenomenal seasons and endless accolades, the smartest sci-fi dramedy you should have been watching from the get-go will be ending its run at the end of this current season on USA Network. Just when Harry went and grew a soul, they have broken ours.
“I knew going into it that this was likely going to be our final season,” creator and showrunner Chris Sheridan told TV Insider exclusively. “Creatively, that was exciting because I knew we could spend the time wrapping up some storylines and driving toward an ending. I’m so proud of how good Season 4 is and especially proud that we were able to finish as strongly as we did, with a finale that is probably my favorite episode of the series.”
Based on the comic book of the same title by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, the series first bowed back January 2021 on Syfy with Tudyk in the title role of a misanthropic E.T. who took over the body of Patience, Colorado, doctor Harry Vanderspiegle after landing on Earth.
Since then, Harry has evolved from the most inappropriate fish-out-of-water figure hellbent on eradicating mankind to one of TV’s greatest inhuman characters, thanks to the show’s razor-sharp writing and Tudyk’s nearly alien knack for physical comedy and heartfelt emotion. His supporting cast has also established itself as one of the most lovable ensembles, so it’s even more gutting that we’re going to be saying goodbye to Sara Tomko’s big-hearted nurse Asta Twelvetrees, Levi Fiehler’s sweetly under-qualified Mayor Ben and (Meredith Garretson as his complicated, alien-abducted wife Kate, Corey Reynolds‘ hilariously verbose Sheriff Mike, Elizabeth Bowen‘s scene-stealing Deputy Liv and Alice Wetterlund, who is having her best year ever as bartender D’Arcy Bloom spirals into an existential crisis.
Three episodes remain of the season, which drop Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on USA Network and SYFY and are available the following week on Peacock. Of the finale, Sheridan continued that “it gives Resident Alien a very satisfying ending while also leaving the door cracked open for any future this world may have. I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”
Resident Alien, Fridays, 10/9c, USA Network
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In Harry's voice, "Son UVA *itch!" 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ Certainly hope that glimmer at the end does give it a chance to come back via Netflix or another streamer. Such a fun series. Really going to miss the cast.
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I love Harry’s voice! He’s so funny! Cong cong!
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Another network should buy this. I’m always shocked at parties to hear of so many people who from alol walks of life who are fans of Resident Alien.
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In the last 10 years there's been 2 shows worth watching...2!
This is BS! If it's great, you can bet their going to cancel it😡wtf!!!!!!
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Same thing that happened to Firefly.
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I know, right? Alan Tudyk must be cursed.
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So what is the other? I hope I haven't seen it.
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Watch Foundation on Apple TV it's extraordinary... Roman empire in space
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The book trilogy by Asimov was great.
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I'm hoping another network picks it up!!
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Oh no! I love this show, please tell me it will be picked up by another streaming service, The show is a balm for these crazy times and boy, can we all use a laugh.
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Another great show comes to an end! This season has the most cancellations! Very sad!
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Well this is BS and extremely disappointing. Please pick it up someone, I hear it is doing great in Netflix
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I'm watching it on peacock. But yeah I hope some other service picks it up because it's amazing!
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That is some serious bullsh1t. Why is it everytime i find a great show it gets cancelled. Come on Netflix please pick it up not some other streaming service cuz this is all I have and im not buying more lol.
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There has to be somewhere fans can go to keep it going. Seriously, there are Housewives of everything on now! Don't give a crap about a bunch of
rich .......
It sucks that great shows get canceled, there are plenty of stories that can continue this show.
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I couldn't agree more... finally a good show on TV and of course they take it away...
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My favorite si fy everrr... Love the show and the characters are hilarious! The actors are incredibly talented, they embody those characters with perfection. I never watched si fy b4 but this one had me hooked. I'm gonna miss this fantastic show that made me forget reality for an hr. Made me laugh so hard!!! Best best tv series.... Bravo
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At least we got a 4th season,....but seriously......WTF!!! Studios are seriously pissing me off because they feel that they aren't going to be profitable after 1-3 seasons, and kill off Top End shows. Zorro, Lost in Space, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Cuphead Show.......the list goes on. Take a small bullet for once and then ride the gravy train on syndication. Instead, they pansy out, get the short term money and accolades, then cut & run. If you're truly at the end of a story, then end it. But if you have a great story and the fans love it, understand that there may be seasons when people need a little break. Some people haven't even discovered the show in the first 3 seasons. I didn't even know The Office, Home Improvement, or Seinfeld existed until they were in their 4-5 seasons. It wreaks of ignorant youth entitlement, or a sleazy sheister boomer.
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Don’t forget Firefly.
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Agreed, I don't need a new 911 Pocatello Idaho spinoff full of the same simple plot line. No shade to Pocatello btw just a small town reference that popped into mind.
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FYI, Lost In Space was not cancelled, it just came to a natural conclusion. Shows can end without being cancelled :-p
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i didn't know about Friends until around season 8.
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Noooo!!! I have emotional ties it's my newest favorite show! They are ending it!!!????? Nooooo!!! I am attached to the characters the love the story the everything! I love love love the positive vibes of this entire show! The sherrifs and deputy! Nooo can't be over!??? WhT! No I was so excited season 4 and now it's like outer Banks, CANCELLED, ??? NOOO THEN OUTLANDER??? GAME OF THRONES, SO MANY GOOD SHOWS CANCELLED. NOW RESIDENT ALIEN THEE MOST EMOTIONAL I HAVE CONNECTED IN THE LONGEST TIME WITH A SHOW AND THIS??. COME ON and this show I can't take it I can't take both of my talk to favorite shows being canceled no after game of thrones no no no this relates this is my top favorite with those shows!!! Like RESIDENT ALIEN, GONE 🦄🌈 ???? NO I CANT EVEN TELL YOU HOW DEPRESSED I AM.
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Game Of Thrones and Outlander weren't cancelled, they just ended. Shows can come to natural conclusions.
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Outlander can't come to a natural conclusion yet since the entire series hasn't even been written.
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I adore this show! It is one of my most favorite comfort shows and I’m so sad to see it go 😭🥺 I have been a fan since day one. The writers and actors are incredibly talented and I hope to see more projects from them in the future. Thank you for all the laughs and heartfelt moments Resident Alien! I’ll miss you!
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One of the best sci-fi shows out in years. I was hooked from the first episode. It's so good, but you just can't explain how good to someone, they just have to see it for themselves. My wife is a British mystery type and usually doesn't like my shows, But! this one.. she liked!
I hate when good shows end, but I also hate to see shows just die and with no ending wrap up.
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No. No. No.
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Once again it appears the media moguls settle for mediocrity and banish excellence. Idiocy reigns free.
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Seriously???? 😡 WHY???? This is the only show I'm currently watching and it gets cancelled. Bye USA Network.
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You used to have shows that lasted decades, like the old western drama Gunsmoke, now thanks to algorithms, highly rated fan favorite shows are cancelled after a few seasons. The viewers don't matter apparently.
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Damn! I love this show! Its time to get signatures and save this show!! Let's get it back for another season!!!
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Yea this is bullshit. Why in the hell are all of our awesome shows being cancelled but yet we keep getting seasons and seasons of garbage.
This show was awesome. Kind of had like 3rd Rock From The Sun feel.
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NETFLIX, DO YOUR THING!
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And do what, show it for 1 more season before they cancel it too. Netflix cancels more shows than anyone.
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I hope someone else picks it up. It's happened with less deserving series before. Fingers crossed
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Man! That's terrible! There's other things that could be cancelled. I've been eagerly watching and enjoying this show. It's at the top of my most watched list! Someone has to pick this up!! Do not let this absolutely amazing show come to an end!
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THIS IS A VERY CREATIVE STORYLINE AND COULD GO FOR 5 MORE SEASONS OR A FIFTH SEASON EPILOGUE-LIKE ONE. ALIEN RESIDENT IS A CLASSIC ALREADY.
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You have got to be kidding. In a garbage world dominated by talentless morons in all of these reality TV shows, Resident Alien was a shining light of hope. Hope for programming with quality writing and beautiful performances. The show touches on all the gray areas of humanity. Whoever made the decision to pull the plug should be sent to moon prison.
😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
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Not another great comedy down the drain! How many reality shows do we need? What are they going to replace it with, another zombie, witches, vampire show or perhaps revive an old theme from a movie! This show did not get the press or following it deserved! So sad!
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So not even Harry Vanderspiegel gets to live the American Dream! I hope he frees all the other illegal aliens from Alligator Alcatraz before he goes!
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I certainly hate to see Resident Alien end. It reminds me of when they cancelled the first Star Trek series. So sad. My wife, who is not a sci-fi fan, also enjoys watching it. She says it is hilarious! It has been good to watch Resident Alien instead of most of the Politically Correct crap that is put on by the networks these days. Most of the executives need to be given their walking papers!
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This really is some bullshit
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I'm so pissed off I can't put it into words.
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What a joke. The show just in the middle of season 4 and it’s getting good like keep this show going. The cast is hilarious together. Just like when they canceled firefly all over again Say it with me now. I aim to misbehave !!
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What genius canceled the show? 1st they wouldn't give it a good time slot. Then they changed channels. If these morons had any taste at all. Oh, I'm sorry. Do I sound upset?!??
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Total piss take. Best series in years. Start investing in your watchers rather than your bottom line. !!!
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Yeah...right, gotta keep those stockholders happy...or so it seems. I have no idea what goes on in Hollywood...just my 2 cents people. Maybe "Hollywood" IS the bottom line?
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what WHY do they cancel great shows and keep garbage on season after season? I love Resident Alien and look forward to each episode.
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Resident alien is very funny and entertaining it should not be canceled there are so many other shows that are worthy of cancelation ,I don't want to see this one go.😭
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Send the Greys to the Network! Nooooooo!!!!!!
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I’m full of sorrow, I love this show. I laugh and at times cry. I think this show is brilliant.
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This isn’t just some bullshi* it’s also a total crock of shi* Smart, Funny, Unique show with an excellent cast and they cancel it? Says viewers were falling, why? Because you put it on at 11:00 at night maybe? Ya think ??? It’s a damn shame!
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it's been 10 the last few weeks but as noted, this was planned. I typically just record on DVR so time doesn't matter.
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Excellent show to bad Hollywood only cares about reality show with actors with no talent and work cheap by canceling this show you proved you have no clue
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Please stop posting this crap
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Noooooooo! I LOVE THIS SHOW! Why do they keep writing for unimaginative shows and cancel one of the best example of creative and smart writing on tv today? Booooooo
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I agree with Harry, "This is some Bulls..t
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i love this show. not ready to see it canceled.
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TV executives are the dumbest people on the face of the Earth.
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You humans are stupid
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This show has a lot of life left in it. It's way too soon to end it now. What shocking and heartbreaking news.
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I love Resident Alien so much. Alan is wonderful and the other actors as well. I re watch it every chance I get. There are so many garbage shows that should be cancelled instead. Love u Alan.
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Great great comedy that happens to have some sci-fi in it. I am a fan of Tudyk and sci-fi however this is a show that is very appealing to most anyone, it's character driven and has a big heart!❤️
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I knew it was coming. Too many people in Patience know who Harry really is. I'm going to miss this show. I rarely laugh out loud at my age.
Fun story, well acted and a decent "Golden Rule" philosophy.
Thanks to a marvelous cast, fun writers, etc. Good luck to all! 💕
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Sheriff Mike is one of the best comedic characters on TV
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No! No! Noooooo! Come on!!!
Yes... this is some BULLSH!T
PLEASE someone pick this up!!
Pleeeeeezzz !!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Seen from another perspective, streaming services are part of the problem/reason why linear-TV networks cancel so many quality shows. Quality usually costs money, schlock doesn't (like "reality" shows, stupid game shows, unfunny lowest-common-denominator "comedies"). So linear networks end up with fewer & fewer viewers. Naturally, streaming services fund the best shows in order to grab all the viewers they can & then, either immediately or down the road, stick them behind a premium paywall. So everyone who doesn't want or can't afford streaming is, time after time, left in the lurch.
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Of course it did . Best show on tv and the idiots cancel it . Probably add another dumb reality show .
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This is beyond sad. This show makes me laugh out loud and I love Bridget! I had a feeling this might happen, since almost everyone now knows Harry is an alien, but still..
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Yes....I love Bridget!!
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No!!!!! This show is hilarious. Someone else pick this show up!! Grown up humor without over the top sex scene. Another good show is cancelled to make room for tashy TV? This world is trash these day
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This is beyond disappointing why take away such a funny great show i call " Bull Shit" Alan Tudyk please get them to change their minds we love you and this show 😪👽
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Thank you to all responsible for this classic show one of the best on tv
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That really burns my biscuits.
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This not good news I love all the cast Alan, Sara and Alice are Amazing I am so so sad to hear this I hope that this is not really the end of this amazing show
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That's some bullshit
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This is bullsh*t
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I read that the show is canceled!! That sucks. This is one of few shows that my husband and I actually enjoy watching.
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Save Harry, sure he wanted to kill us all, but he changed. We love this show hate to hear it's ending
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I was sooooo excited they brought back Resident Alien 👽 on USA. I ♥️ this show. I can't believe they just brought it back for one season and that's it. I thought there is still more story to tell. I look forward to each week watching 👀 it. I hope 🙏 they bring it back one day.
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I still can't believe they canceled it!
I've literally rewatched the show so many times, I still laugh my *** off at the 3 seasons.
I'm disappointed and upset and heart broken that they canceled it.
I know fans, including myself, will sign a petition to bring it back, if one is made.
The cast and crew are unforgettable and so is the show!
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I think this stinks, this is the best show on TV and they canceled it!
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Noooooooooooo…..!!!!! I can’t believe it….! It’s one of the best shows in a long time. C’mon, reconsider whoever is calling the shots…!
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TISB. Please, someone have the good sense to pick this up!
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My husband and I love this show! I am really disappointed in the cancellation. Why don’t y’all just leave the shows alone? I’ll tell you a stupid show, Grey’s Anatomy… It’s been running for 100 years. Don’t you think it’s time to end that series? Finally, when a show gets put on TV, that people really like it, you pull the plug. Shame on ya! ☹️
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I really liked that show and am not happy about it being canceled
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Another good show I watch axed.
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I'm heartbroken 💔 😥 😔 the best show on TV has been canceled 😞 there is no justice...go on ahead Harry...destroy the human race
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It's apparent that those that are currently driving the car are allowing it to go over the cliff into the abyss! How pathetic!🙁
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This is some bullshit!
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I have read the comments and I agree, this is one of the few actual funny and entertaining shows left on TV! Seems people in charge of these shows don't care what fans want or think, it's all about money with them. Yet another good show gone and don't even hold your breath wondering about a spinoff, those are usually disappointing anyway. "Sigh" it was nice to actually be able to laugh again even for a little while!!
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You took the words out of my mouth! Even the part of being able to laugh again. …… nice while it lasted.
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I so agree
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They probably canceled this show so they can bring in another spin off of something else.... Something stupid!! That's what they've been doing on other networks!!
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Right! Like another pice or medical drama
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That’s some Bullsh*t indeed!! Best show on television and they cancel it.
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I saw Alan on Katee Sackhoff's podcast last week and he sorta indicated it on there and that was recorded a month or so ago.. I've enjoyed...
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I watched it from the start and absolutely love it
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This is some bullshit...that's what i think. This show is great and funny, with fantastic characters.
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Love this show ! That's to bad
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I blame THE GREYS!!!!!
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I love this show! All the actors r amazing! So sad to see it end. Wish there was some way it could be continued.
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Why why it's a Great Show. Harry makes me laugh. Please don't get rid of it..
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This is a great show and everyone on it does a great job. Seems like everything good just disappears. This is real bullsheet
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Wow this is soooo disappointing! 🙁
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This is some bullsh!!t
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Please stop posting this crap
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This show has taken its place as my favorite comedy of all time. It was not given a fair shake w/ that time slot. I also love the way they brought the Native Indian Ute tribe into the show. I have friends who do the Jingle Dress dance and the lesson the elder taught Harry was simple and true. As many reruns as USA network and Sy Fy show already surely they can show the series. PLEASE someone start a petition to get them back. Harry could come visit and bring Heather and the kids. It would make a great summer vacation Movie. Maybe Mark Hammill could be in the show then. See ya sometime.
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Same here. It's like a shot of helium.
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Resident Alien was one of the best comedic, scenic, humane, light hearted TV Series that my husband and I have watched in an very long time... Even the music rocks!! It's messaging is what this chaotic world needs right now!! Please 🙏 don't cancel something so good!! I bet if you found another channel or something it will trend and go viral!!
Loved the actors and the messaging!
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Only Hollywood knows when to cancel a good thing while keeping trash on for 10 seasons or more.
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Resident Alien was FINALLY a show that was different, funny and was enjoyable to watch! PLEASE don't cancel a great show!! I am sure the time slot was the final nail in the coffin. We don't need reality drivel, we need something that is actually entertaining!
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What a shame! Good laughs for all, skipping the pressures and nonsense of real life. It is a pleasure to skip politics, ideations, protests, and nonsense.
How much of programming today is for those watching to escape? Those who cut this show are morons. Word is still spreading about this show.
You cut us off at the funny bones. How unkind.
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Forgot which network had it....but there was a series called "Outer Range" with Josh Brolin....and THAT got cancelled! Left me hangin'... What the fig?
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Hope we get more Naked and Afraid and America's Got Talent🤮
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This is some bullshit!
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Hey Netflix, dump Megan Twerkle and pick up Harry in Patience!😀
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NOOOOOOOOOOO!!! DO NOT TAKE MY SHOW! DO NOT TAKE HARRY AWAY AND ASTA AND EVERYONE. What will I do with my Friday nights now. Love you guys you will be missed.
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NOOOOOO!!!! 😭😭😭
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This is so lame.. I looked forward to this show. I look forward to every episode. I go back and rewatch old episodes. I am so bummed out they’re canceling this huge mistake. USA Network you suck.
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I'm gone a miss you Suns of a *itches
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Another show that's been cancelled, that'll be be replaced by Tom Cruise movies and the like. You can blame this on rich millionaires smoking cigars, with eighteen year old wives/girlfriends.
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Why does USA cancel the good ones, like White Collar.
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Which is coming back but not sure where... Maybe Peacock???
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NOOOOOO!! Alien is a WONDERFUL show. Why?? Netflix should pick it up. I will miss them all, the relationships are so beautiful. Come on!!
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First Ozzy dies and now THIS???? This has been a sucky month.
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Don’t forget about the Hulkster, brother!! Plus Theo Huxtable. It has been a sad July..
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It's Trump's fault he hated that show...
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The show was terrific .. until this year's Season Four. I was highly anticipating the start of Season Four but could not make it through the first episode. What in the hell have they done to Harry??? His character has done a 180 and is no longer funny, sweet or charming. The idea of him becoming this "cool" dude with the cigarette constantly hanging out of his mouth is disgusting. What started as a wonderful, family show has turned into the exact opposite this year.
At least I had the first few great seasons to enjoy.
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The "Harry" with the cigarette is an evil alien who assumed the real Harry's identity on earth. I thought it showcased Alan's acting skills perfectly. He also played the real Harry stuck in a moon prison with Bridget...alternating between characters. He also directed the first two episodes. Alan is a fantastic actor and I'm going to miss the show tremendously.
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You really didn't understand what was going on with the story, go back and try again.
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Writing 101, if you open parenthesis, you must close them. Smh. Another sign of incompetent writing. Be better, proof read.
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Proof reading is done personally. This person needs an Editor. Or a better one, at least. There wasn't just the unclosed bracket, but also several sentences that just didn't make sense.
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This is complete and utter bull.
BULL!!!!
Btw, there's only ONE episode left, not three.
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No there's 3 left, there's 10 episodes this season.
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Imdb is only showing 8 episodes.
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August 8th is the last episode.
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Ok that's awesome. Thanks.
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Not surprised, I had to stop watching it when it clearly became a show about influencing people's thoughts to support feminism (making women strong and smart) and hating men (making them dumb and weak). Instead of having men be men and women be women.
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Season 4 is stupid.
The entire premise of the grays taking his mojo and can't turn into his alien self is just the producers phoning it in.
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Oi! SPOILERS!
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What are you talking about?
Season 4 has been great.
Unless you found the premise implausible which I'm not sure why you'd be looking for realism in a story like this.
I've loved every minute of it and judging by the downvotes on your comment I think others have loved it too.
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It went too far woke and we stopped watching it
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Must not be woke enough.
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Don't be daft. "Woke" shows get cancelled all the time, just as much as non-"woke" ones, and this show was plenty woke btw.
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