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Netflix fans can’t stop binge-watching ‘smartest’ comedy series with 97 percent RT score

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Updated 11:01 14 May 2025 GMT+1Published 08:00 13 May 2025 GMT+1

Netflix fans can’t stop binge-watching ‘smartest’ comedy series with 97 percent RT score

The series has been hailed 'hilarious' by fans

Ellie Kemp

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An alien Netflix comedy with a 97 percent Rotten Tomatoes score has got fans 'hooked' - and better yet, its fourth season is on the way.

You've probably already made your way through this top-rated horror miniseries, and even this new Netflix drama declared 'perfect' by fans.

If you're looking for another TV series to binge, then this comedy which has fans 'hooked' should do the trick.

It centers on a mysterious alien who crash-lands on Earth with a simple mission: wipe out humanity. But things get complicated when he takes on the identity of a dead doctor in a sleepy Colorado town.

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Now posing as the eccentric Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle (Alan Tudyk), he must navigate small-town life, solve a murder he didn’t commit and keep his true identity hidden.

Resident Alien has proven popular (Netflix)
Resident Alien has proven popular (Netflix)

All of this, while grappling with a strange and unexpected development: he's starting to like humans.

As Harry struggles to blend in, only one person can see through his disguise: a sharp and fearless 10-year-old boy called Max (Judah Prehn).

With government agents on his trail, Harry faces a choice that could change the fate of Earth forever.

The series, called Resident Alien, has racked up a 97 percent score from critics over on Rotten Tomatoes - which is a major achievement, particularly for a comedy.

You can watch the trailer here:

Its season one's critics consensus reads: "Resident Alien takes a minute to settle into its skin, but once it does it finds fresh humor in a familiar framework and proves a perfect showcase for Alan Tudyk's singular comedic skills."

Fans shared their own thoughts, with many in agreement, as one said: "One of the smartest comedies I seen in sometime. Great cast and performances."

A second wrote: "Brilliant writing and clever message. A must see! It keeps surprising me in each episode!"

The praise continued on the Netflix Bangers Facebook Group, where one fan said the show is so great, they wish they could 'watch it for the first time, again.'

A second admitted: "Resident Alien is actually hilarious. Not into aliens and never thought I would be interested, now hooked."

A third wrote: "We just finished watching it for the second time. Awesome show!"

Resident Alien was renewed for season four in June 2024, with the show set to moving from Syfy to NBCUniversal's USA Network.

The new season drops on Friday (June 6).

The first three seasons are available to stream now on Netflix in the US, while the first two are streaming on Netflix in the UK.

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Film and TV, Netflix

Ellie Kemp
Ellie Kemp

Ellie joined UNILAD in 2024, specialising in SEO and trending content. She moved from Reach PLC where she worked as a senior journalist at the UK’s largest regional news title, the Manchester Evening News. She also covered TV and entertainment for national brands including the Mirror, Star and Express. In her spare time, Ellie enjoys watching true crime documentaries and curating the perfect Spotify playlist.

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