Resident Alien
Recently, Liz and I started watching Resident Alien on Netflix. We both found the series independently, but I’m certain it was our fondness for Firefly (and Alan Tudyk in particular) that drew us in.
A few movie clips, for those not familiar with Firefly or Tudyk:
Early intro scene (from the pilot, I think).
Wash, arguing with Mal.
The premise of Resident Alien is fun and silly: an alien is intent on destroying the Earth, but instead crash lands in Colorado. And is forced to take on the identity of a vacationing physician. Hilarity ensues. Here’s the trailer:
It’s been an odd and interesting show to watch, so far. We’re several episodes into the first season, and I’m still trying to figure out the genre.
In a few instances, it’s a bit gruesome and gory. But it’s also playful and silly (with Tudyk’s character getting into arguments with an elementary school kid). There are moments of serious drama, and other moments of slapstick comedy. It’s a bit all over.
In a lot of ways, I’m slowly learning how to take the show. But I’m finding that I actually enjoy the range, and the show’s ability to move between these very distant, disparate genres with seeming ease.
The more I watch it, the more enamored I become with the series. Which I guess is a good sign.
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