Resident Alien

About Resident Alien

Resident Alien is a captivating 2021 American television series on Syfy. It's based on the comic book series created by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse. The plot revolves around the life of an alien, who crash lands on Earth and assumes the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor while trying to complete his mission. He struggles to blend in with the human population and grapples with a burgeoning sense of humanity that complicates his mission.

Making / Production

The production of Resident Alien is carried out under Universal Cable Productions, Dark Horse Entertainment, and Amblin Television. The series was ordered in 2018 but premiered only in 2021 due to delays. The beautifully shot eerie town of Colorado is actually filmed in various locations around Vancouver Island in Canada.

Actors

• Alan Tudyk plays Dr. Harry Vanderspiegle, the titular Resident Alien. He excels in portraying the growing duality and complexity of a character grappling with newfound emotions.
• Sara Tomko plays Asta Twelvetrees, Harry’s coworker and friend. She convincingly portrays a woman who has lived a difficult life, trying to move forward.
• Corey Reynolds plays Sheriff Mike Thompson, a small-town cop who is suspicious of the new, awkward "doctor" in town. Reynolds provides commendable linear performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is an adaptation of a comic book series of the same name.
• The comic book series and the TV series have significant plot differences, notably Harry's mission.
• Although set in Colorado, the series is filmed in Vancouver, Canada.

Quotes

• "I can't be a murderer. I'm a health care provider!" - Harry
• "The only thing I have in common with humans is that I'm also carbon-based." - Harry
• "I'm not good with people." - Harry

Music, Soundtrack

• The score of Resident Alien is composed by Eban Schletter, which is a wonderful blend of electronic and acoustic elements.
• It provides a unique soundscape to the series, beautifully embellishing the alien shenanigans happening in the otherwise peaceful town.