About The Aliens

The Aliens is a British television series that debuted in 2016. The show is set forty years after aliens land in the Irish Sea and are reluctantly integrated into society in the fictional city of Troy. The plot revolves around the tension and conflict between the human and non-human races.

Making / Production

The series was produced by Fudge Park Productions for E4 and created by Fintan Ryan. It's a unique blend of sci-fi, comedy, and drama, with a focus on sociopolitical issues like immigration and societal segregation.

Actors

• Michael Socha as Lewis - Played the main character, a border guard at the checkpoint that separates humans from aliens. His performance captures the essence of a normal guy wrapped in the complexity of his newfound identity.
• Michaela Coel as Lilyhot - An exceptionally shrewd alien who juggles different roles throughout the series. Coel's stunning portrayal adds depth to the character's arc.
• Jim Howick as Dominic - Embodied the role of a straightforward, endearing, and slightly oblivious human with his comedic and dramatic skills.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Aliens used a lot of original, unique makeup techniques to create a distinctive appearance for the extraterrestrial characters in the show.
• Creator Fintan Ryan used the series as a platform to subtly touch upon societal issues like racism and immigration.
• The series was filmed predominantly in Ireland despite its post-apocalyptic setting.

Awards

The Aliens TV Series didn't receive any notable awards.

Quotes

• "We're not animals. We've just got something you want. Freedom." - Lilyhot
• "Aliens aren’t symptomatic of the universe’s indifference, they would prove that we aren’t alone." - Dominic
• "I've been living a lie. Now, I just want to live the truth." - Lewis

Music and Soundtrack

• The series features a distinctive music, sound design, and a soundtrack that combines modern, futuristic, and traditional arrangements to echo the show’s genre-blending approach to storytelling.
• The show's theme song, "A Different Kind of Light," provides an atmospheric introduction to the series.