The cult favourite Syfy/USA sequence Resident Alien wrapped up its run on Friday (August 8), however the present’s lead star, Alan Tudyk, has given hope for a possible revival someplace down the road.
Chris Sheridan, the present’s creator, beforehand introduced the cancelation to TV Insider, saying, “I knew going into [Season 4] that this was seemingly going to be our last season… I’m so happy with how good Season 4 is and particularly proud that we have been capable of end as strongly as we did, with a finale that’s most likely my favourite episode of the sequence.”
On Sunday (August 10), Tudyk responded to a fan on the social media app Threads, the place he opened up concerning the causes behind the cancelation, plus the opportunity of reviving the sequence sooner or later.
Tudyk was replying to a video of himself, the place he summed up Season 4 in three phrases, saying, “The final season.”
“Whoa whoa whoa the mic failed to select up the final a part of the sentence,” he wrote in response. “The final season …….in its present incarnation on SYFY and or Discovery however actually beneath the UNIVERSAL banner.”
Resident Alien aired on Syfy between 2021 and 2024 earlier than coming near cancelation after the third season. The present was finally picked up for a fourth and last season, which was simulcast on Syfy and USA.
Tudyk listed among the causes that led to the axing whereas additionally talking on the possibilities of the present returning on a unique community. “However hopefully someday after an applicable time for the enterprise to search out its toes once more after being gutted by altering enterprise fashions and evolving media choices for an growing old and simultaneous youthful viewers,” he mentioned.
Season 4 episodes averaged round 400,000 viewers, combining each the Syfy and USA audiences. This was down on the third season, which averaged about 500,000 per episode.
Followers jumped into the feedback to react to Tudyk’s put up, with one Threads person writing, “This gained’t be the final season, we’re ready for extra.”
“Thanks for such a BEAUTIFUL present! It actually confirmed the human ingredient and the way good people will be! You guys made me snigger after I actually wanted it most!” mentioned one other.
“It ought to be “The final season… for now!” Nonetheless ready on the subsequent Firefly film or season. I’m holding out hope,” wrote one commenter, referencing one other beloved Tudyk sci-fi present that was axed.
One other added ,”I’d love for Resident Alien to come back again someplace.”
“I really hope this present is picked up by an adventurous and supportive studio. Alan, you’re a treasure, sir,” one fan commented.
“You and the workforce are going to be missed. Thanks for the enjoyment and tears,” mentioned one other.
Based mostly on the comedian ebook of the identical identify by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, Resident Alien centered on an extraterrestrial (Tudyk) who crash-lands on Earth with a mission to wipe out humanity however finds himself in an ethical dilemma after taking up the id of a health care provider.
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