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Resident Alien is an American science fiction mystery comedy-drama television series created by Chris Sheridan, based on the comic book of the same title by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, that premiered its 10-episode first season on January 27, 2021, on Syfy. It stars Alan Tudyk in the title role. In March 2021, it was renewed for a second season which premiered January 26, 2022. The second season consists of 16 episodes, split into two eight-episode parts; the second half premiered on August 10, 2022. In July 2022, it was renewed for an eight-episode third season, which premiered February 14, 2024. Premise After crash-landing on Earth in a small Colorado town, an alien sent to wipe out humanity kills and takes on the identity of a vacationing physician. He is asked to do an autopsy on the town's doctor, who has died in unknown circumstances, and eventually takes over for the doctor at the town's clinic. He wrestles with the moral dilemma of his secret mission, while also dealing with the mayor's young son, who can see his true alien appearance. He develops compassion for humanity over time and ends up having to defend them from other extraterrestrial threats. Cast and characters Main Alan Tudyk as "Harry Vanderspeigle", the titular alien with an unpronounceable birth name who has crash-landed in Patience, Colorado, killed the real Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle, and assumed his identity. He has been sent to Earth to destroy the human race, believing that this would benefit the planet, but he begins to question the morality of his mission after involuntarily forming human emotions. He is fascinated by humans and has learned how to speak English, as well as how to masquerade as a medical examiner from watching reruns of Law & Order. Although he attempts to blend in with people, he consistently stands out because of his misunderstanding of social cues and awkward speech and behavior. As the series progresses, he learns more about human emotions, behavior, and interactions, often closing episodes with a narration about what he has learned. He possesses superhuman strength, durability, and agility as well as advanced intelligence, shapeshifting abilities, and the power to alter or remove human memories. In the second-season finale, Harry is implied to be millions of years old, as he recalls seeing live dinosaurs. Tudyk also portrays the real Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle, a corrupt doctor and assassin involved with a crime syndicate who killed the previous town doctor, Sam Hodges. Stuntman Keith Arbuthnot portrays the alien in his true form: an androgynous, humanoid Octopodiform-like being. David Bianchi portrays Goliath (recurring season 2), Harry's future self, who traveled back in time in an attempt to correct his mistakes. Goliath's artwork was created by Joe Vaux, storyboard artist and animation director for the TV show Family Guy. Sara Tomko as Asta Twelvetrees, the assistant to the town doctor at the Patience health clinic and a member of the Ute Native American tribe. In high school, she had an abusive relationship with classmate Jimmy and placed their daughter Jay for adoption. She is the first person after Max to discover Harry's true identity. Brylee Smith (season 1) and Zara Bacic (season 2) portray young Asta in flashbacks. Corey Reynolds as Sheriff Mike Thompson, the town's sheriff, who refers to himself by the nickname "Big Black". He masks his insecurities by trying to control every situation. His career as a police officer in Washington, D.C., ended as a result of the death of his partner, leading him to eventually move to Patience. He also looks after the town's police dog, Cletus. Alice Wetterlund as D'arcy Bloom, the owner and bartender of the town pub, The 59, a local mountaineering expert and Asta's best friend. After a skiing accident at the Olympics, she returned to her hometown, and now spends her days tending bar and making questionable life choices. She discovers Harry's true identity after learning that the real Harry killed Sam Hodges. Elle Rivas portrays young D'arcy in flashbacks. Levi Fiehler as Ben Hawthorne, the town's young mayor. While he is charming and people-pleasing, his wife Kate tends to dominate their relationship. He previously dated D'arcy in junior high and high school, although they still seem interested in each other. He is a hobbyist candlemaker, but his work goes unappreciated. Lukas Goas (season 2) and Jude Wylie (season 3) portray young Ben in flashbacks. Judah Prehn as Max Hawthorne, Ben and Kate's son, the only resident of Patience who can see through Harry's human disguise. Max is also able to see the "green glow" that is emitted by Harry's alien technology. Harry at first repeatedly threatens to kill Max, then plots to get him to move away; eventually, they reach a truce but continue trading insults. Elizabeth Bowen as Deputy Olivia "Liv" Baker (season 2–present; recurring season 1), the town's only deputy, who works with Sheriff Mike. She is underappreciated and ignored by the sheriff, although he gradually learns to appreciate her over time. After she briefly quits the force, Sheriff Mike, with some help, comes to recognize her skills and the two begin to work together more in harmony. She has been fascinated by the possibility of extraterrestrials existing ever since she was a child when she witnessed what appeared to be a UFO. Jessica Halliburton portrays young Liv in flashbacks. Recurring Meredith Garretson as Kate Hawthorne, Ben's wife and Max's mother, who works as a schoolteacher. She becomes pregnant in the second season, but later believes it to be a false pregnancy, not knowing that her child was abducted by Grey aliens. She later begins to suspect the truth, despite their attempts to repress her memories that ends up being confirmed under hypnosis with Harry who allows her to retain the memories of her abductions. Ben Cotton as Jimmy (season 1; guest season 2), Asta's abusive ex-husband and Jay's father. Kaylayla Raine as Jay, Asta's estranged, surly daughter who works part-time at the Patience health clinic. Deborah Finkel as Abigail Hodges (seasons 1–2), the wife of Dr. Sam Hodges, the previous town doctor. Gary Farmer as Dan Twelvetrees, Asta's adoptive father and a Vietnam veteran, who owns the town's diner, Joe's Diner, which he has named in honor of a friend and fellow soldier he lost in the war. Asta informs him of Harry's true identity so he can save the alien's life. Mandell Maughan as Agent Lisa Casper (seasons 1–2), a sociopathic government agent who works for General McCallister. She has no problem killing anyone she encounters and looks forward to her next kill. Like McCallister, she secretly works for an unknown organization dedicated to hunting extraterrestrials. Alex Barima as Lieutenant David Logan, a lieutenant in the U.S. military who works for General McCallister. After piecing together clues about Harry's crash landing, General McCallister recruits him to find the alien before her s.... Discover the Max Podemski popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Max Podemski books.