Summary
Resident Alienseason 4 has been renewed, but there is a major change. Created by Chris Sheridan and based on the comic book of the same name, the sci-fi comedy premiered on Syfy in 2021. Focusing on “Harry Vanderspeigle” (Fireflyalum Alan Tudyk), an alien sent to wipe out humanity, the story takes shape as Harry assumes the identity of a physician and doubts his mission. With aResident Aliencastthat includes Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, Elizabeth Bowen, Judah Prehn, and Meredith Garretson, the adaptation seemed to be headed for a likely renewal, though the exact destination remained uncertain.
Deadlinenow confirms thatResident Alienseason 4 will happen, asthe Alan Tudyk-led show moves from Syfy to the USA Network. The change is accompanied by a significant reduction in the show’s budget, though the hope is that the comedy will continue its positive streak of increasing ratings and awareness.
It should be noted that USA and Syfy are corporate siblings since they are owned by NBCUniversal, which in turn is owned by Comcast.
Resident Alien’s Move Is A Reflection Of Its Success
It Also Continues A USA Network Revival.
In particular,Resident Alienseason 1 appeared on Netflix’s Top 10 list for English-language series during the first five weeks of its streaming availability.
Resident Alienseason 4’smove from Syfy to the USA Network gives the latter a second scripted show, as it joins the recently announced TV adaptation ofThe Rainmaker.USA Network is looking to reinvest in scripted programming, following the resurgence ofSuitson streaming late last year. Even thoughSuitsfound a second life on Netflix, it was originally a USA Network show and defined what the network described as its “Blue Sky” era. However, beyond the larger trends happening on the USA Network, the move reflects specifically on the success ofResident Alien.
With its transfer to the USA Network, NBCUniversal is hoping to showcase the sci-fi adaptation to a larger audience.Resident Alienlikewise received a bump after streaming on Netflix. Since the arrival of the first two seasons on the platform in February, it has made an impact on the charts. In particular,Resident Alienseason 1 appeared on Netflix’s Top 10 list for English-language series during the first five weeks of its streaming availability. The show also performs well in terms of traditional ratings,averaging 3.3 million viewers and enjoying a jump in viewership between the second and third seasons.
Resident Alien’s Potential Move From Syfy Could Actually Be Great For The Show (& The Expanse Proves It)
Resident Alien season 4 may happen on a new network, and The Expanse’s success post-network switch is proof that the move can be beneficial.
The season 4 pickup is good news, as it comes after an impactfulResident Alienseason 3 finale. The events saw Harry getting captured, as his plan to stop the Grey invasion backfired. But with this positive update, the story is confirmed to continue under a bigger spotlight and the hope that more viewers will perhaps discover an underrated gem that has steadily built its audience.
Resident Alienseasons 1-3 are available to stream on Peacock in the U.S., and seasons 1-2 are available on Netflix.
Resident Alien
Cast
A television adaptation of the comic book series, Resident Alien is a sci-fi comedy that stars Alan Tudyk as an alien who crashes on Earth with one mission - destroy humanity to save the planet. When Tudyk’s character takes the identity of a doctor, he arrives at a small town and begins to act the role preparing his plan. As time passes, he develops human emotions against his will - but his plans are further complicated when he meets the son of the mayor - who can see his actual appearance.
