Warning: Spoilers ahead forResident Alienseason 4, episodes 1-5.Resident Alienseason 4 is currently airing and doing very well with critics, but a comment from showrunner Chris Sheridan makes it sound as though he is preparing to bring the sci-fi dramedy to a close. After theResident Alienseason 3 finale, cancellation seemed to be a real possibility, but switching from Syfy to USA Network saved the show.
TheResident Aliencastwas given at least one more chance to come together and continue the story ofAlan Tudyk’s Harry Vaderspeigleand his friends, but there’s no guarantee that more episodes will be produced beyond the show’s current run. When a prominent season 4 storyline is taken into account,Resident Alien’s final episode seems to be drawing near.
Harry’s Journey To “Becoming A Human” In Resident Alien Seems To Be Nearing Its End In Season 4
Tudyk’s character is currently more human than he’s ever been
During an interview withNerds That Geek,Resident Alienshowrunner Chris Sheridan discussed season 4 and Harry’s larger journey. He stated that “every season is trying to get Harry closer to humanity and becoming a human.” While season 4 initially implied that Harry was being restricted from transforming back into his alien form, the show has since revealed he is now a full-blooded human.
So, ifSheridan’s ultimate goal had been to make Harry human, I don’t see how the story could really continue beyond its current point. Although the threat ofResident Alien’s Grey Aliensstill hasn’t been neutralized, that is something Harry could do in season 4 in his human form, proving he doesn’t need to be an alien to be heroic.
On the other hand,Harry’s mannerisms are still quite alien, which suggests his transformation into a member of Earth’s native species isn’t complete. Then again, I’ve noticed Tudyk’s ongoing adjustments to how he’s playing Harry inResident Alienseason 4. He’s been gradually becoming a less over-the-top version of the character, so he could end season 4 much closer to Sheridan’s possible stopping point.
Resident Alien Season 4 Could Easily Be The Show’s Final Outing
USA Network may only have stepped in to allow Resident Alien to finish properly
As great asResident Alienis, the harsh truth of the matter is that it isn’t a particularly high-profile show. Its fan base is very devoted to tuning in, but it hasn’t quite become known to the level of becoming a household name. This is perhaps proven by the fact thatSyfy was dragging its feet when ordering season 4, and ultimately said no.
Resident Alienseason 4 has a rating of 100% onRotten Tomatoes.
Four seasons of any TV show in the modern age is a big achievement, as cancellation looms around every corner for every show except certifiable big-hitters likeStranger ThingsandThe Bear. Therefore, it might be sensible of Sheridan forResident Alienseason 4 to end Harry’s story, so the show can conclude on its own terms.
However, in the same interview that teasedResident Alien’s end,Sheridan also provided a ray of hope. He said he wanted to explore the idea of Harry being without his alien energy “for a little while to fall back on,” which could mean that Tudyk’s character will become alien again and the show can continue.
Why Resident Alien Season 5 Deserves To Happen
Harry Vanderspeigle has a lot more gas left in the narrative tank
Despite being relatively low-profile, I don’t think there are manyshows likeResident Alienon at the moment. While it does have some peers, Alan Tudyk’s show has the perfect blend of comedy, sci-fi, and emotional drama. It also has a deceptively vast universe, despite most of the story unfolding on Earth.
Sheridan and company have earned the right to explore theResident Alienuniverse as thoroughly as they like before the show ends.
Sheridan and company have earned the right to explore theResident Alienuniverse as thoroughly as they like before the show ends, so they deserve at least one more season for the brilliant storytelling so far. Of course, I’d loveResident Alienseason 5 to not be the end of the show either, but I suppose it needs to wrap up at some point.
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