Resident Alien (2021)

Resident Alien (2021) — Comedy / Drama / Mystery A crash‑landed alien, stranded on Earth and tasked with destroying humanity, adopts the identity of Dr. Harry Vanderspeigel so he can hide out in the tiny Colorado town of Patience while hunting for pieces of his ship. When the town doctor is murdered, Harry is pressed into service as the new physician and—despite himself—begins spending time with the locals. As he awkwardly “learns to be human” by imitating TV procedurals and copying social habits, he’s pulled deeper into small‑town life, forced to confront the people he was sent to annihilate. Complicating his mission, one resident can see his true alien form, raising the stakes and fueling both danger and darkly comic misunderstandings. What you’ll experience: a genre‑bending mix of deadpan comedy, heartfelt character drama, and simmering mystery. Expect witty, often awkward humor and physical gags alongside sincere emotional beats as the alien grapples with identity, morality, and belonging. Episodes balance standalone town incidents and a serialized central mystery, with cozy small‑town atmosphere, moments of tense suspense, and modest sci‑fi visuals. The result is a warm, offbeat show that alternates between laugh‑out‑loud scenes and genuinely moving, thought‑provoking moments about what it means to be human.

Actors: Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Elizabeth Bowen

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery

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