Resident Alien has made a significant impact on Netflix's Global Top 10 chart ahead of its highly anticipated season 3 release. The sci-fi comedy series, based on the comic book of the same name, follows the story of an alien who crash lands on Earth and assumes the identity of a small-town doctor. As the alien, played by Alan Tudyk, navigates his new life on Earth, he begins to experience human emotions and grapples with the moral dilemma of his secret mission to eradicate humanity.
The Resident Alien cast includes talented actors such as Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, Judah Prehn, and Elizabeth Bowen. The show's popularity has soared as it secured a spot on Netflix's Global Top 10 chart for the week of February 12-18. During this period, Resident Alien season 1 garnered 12.7 million hours viewed and 1.7 million total views, claiming the 9th position on the chart.
As the third season of Resident Alien premiered on SyFy on February 14, fans were thrilled to see the return of key cast members, including Alan Tudyk as the alien protagonist Harry Vanderspeigle. Linda Hamilton, known for her role in 'The Terminator,' also reprises her character as General McCallister, a pivotal figure in the series who teams up with Harry to face a looming alien invasion.
The season 2 finale of Resident Alien set the stage for an intensified sci-fi narrative in season 3, while creator Chris Sheridan assures viewers that the show will continue to focus on the quirky town of Patience and its inhabitants. With Resident Alien's inclusion in Netflix's Global Top 10, there is a growing anticipation for an expanded audience to tune in to season 3 on SyFy.
In addition to Netflix, fans can also catch Resident Alien on Peacock, offering multiple platforms for viewers to enjoy this captivating blend of science fiction and comedy. The show's unique premise and engaging characters have solidified its place in the hearts of audiences worldwide, making it a must-watch series for fans of the genre.