Resident Alien is preparing for a significant change. The beloved sci-fi comedy, featuring Alan Tudyk as an extraterrestrial masquerading as a small-town doctor, has been renewed for a fourth season and will transition from Syfy to USA Network.
The shift aims to broaden the show’s audience, considering USA Network’s wider reach compared to Syfy. Additionally, the series gained momentum when Netflix picked up its first two seasons earlier this year.
A Comprehensive Insight into Season 4
Alan Tudyk continues to star as Harry Vanderspeigle, the crash-landed alien trying to blend in while hiding his mission to annihilate humanity. Season three averaged 3.3 million viewers across all platforms, underscoring its popularity.
The Broader Network Move
This change follows USA’s decision to return to original scripted programming with a straight-to-series order of The Rainmaker, a reboot from Lionsgate TV and Blumhouse TV.
Main Characters Return
The ensemble cast includes Sara Tomko (Asta Twelvetrees), Corey Reynolds (Sheriff Mike Thompson), Alice Wetterlund (Darcy Bloom), Levi Fiehler (Ben Hawthorne), Elizabeth Bowen (Deputy Liv Baker), Judah Prehn (Max Hawthorne), and Meredith Garretson (Kate Hawthorne). They will continue their adventures alongside Tudyk in the upcoming season.
The Creative Vision Behind It
The series, adapted from the Dark Horse comic, has seen Chris Sheridan as its showrunner since inception. Sheridan described his approach: I went into this process not trying to sell it… only making something that I would want to watch.
An Ensemble Story
The show’s strength lies not only in Tudyk’s portrayal but also in its well-executed ensemble. As remarked, It’s still mostly Tudyk’s show, plus Tomko’s, but it’s got some well-executed and robust ensemble.
Sheriff Mike Thompson’s Evolution
An intriguing aspect of season 3 is Sheriff Mike Thompson’s character development. Corey Reynolds teased that his character would face monumental challenges and that amid extraterrestrial chaos, he remains the town’s hero.
A Look Behind the Scenes
Penned by Jenna Lamia and directed by Shannon Kohli, the creative team behind the scenes continues its dedicated work on the upcoming season. Sheridan’s experience with other projects such as Family Guy adds layers of unique storytelling to the series.
As anticipation builds for season four on USA Network, fans can look forward to more offbeat humor intertwined with heartfelt moments and cosmic mysteries.
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