No Season 5 for 'Resident Alien': Creator Chris Sheridan Addresses Cancellation
'Resident Alien' won't return for Season 5. Learn why USA Network canceled the show and what creator Chris Sheridan shared about the series finale.
'Resident Alien' Canceled: Season 4 Confirmed as Final, Showrunner Speaks Out
USA Network has canceled its popular sci-fi comedy "Resident Alien" after its current fourth season, news that comes as a disappointment to many fans. The show's creator and showrunner, Chris Sheridan, confirmed the decision, revealing he had anticipated the series' conclusion and crafted Season 4 to deliver a satisfying finale.
Showrunner Prepared for Conclusion
The announcement, made with three episodes of Season 4 still to air, ends speculation about the future of the Alan Tudyk-starring series. While fans held out hope for a fifth season, Sheridan shared in a recent interview with TV Insider that he approached Season 4 with the understanding it would likely be the show's last.
"I knew going into it that this was likely going to be our final season," Sheridan explained. This foresight allowed the creative team to meticulously wrap up existing storylines and drive towards a conclusive ending. Sheridan expressed immense pride in the upcoming Season 4 finale, calling it "probably my favorite episode of the series," promising a highly satisfying conclusion for viewers.
A Door Left Ajar?
Despite the definitive end of its run on USA Network, Sheridan hinted that the final scene of the series leaves a glimmer of hope for the show's universe. He stated it would "leave the door cracked open for any future this world may have," suggesting the possibility of a reboot or continuation in another form down the line.
"Resident Alien," based on the Dark Horse comic book series, follows an alien (Alan Tudyk) who crash-lands on Earth and assumes the identity of a small-town doctor in Patience, Colorado. His original mission was to eradicate humanity, but over the course of the series, his growing connection to the town's residents, including Asta Twelvetrees (Sara Tomko), leads him to question his directives. The series also stars Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, Elizabeth Bowen, and Meredith Garretson.
All seasons of "Resident Alien" are currently available for streaming on Peacock. The series finale is set to air on Friday, August 8th, at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network.
