Shock and Outrage: Beloved Comedy 'Resident Alien' Cancelled Despite Stellar Ratings
BREAKING: USA Network Abruptly Cancels Resident Alien After Four Seasons, Leaving Devastated Fans Reeling
In a shocking move that has left fans of the beloved sci-fi comedy-drama reeling, USA Network has announced that Resident Alien will not be returning for another season. Despite its impressive 98% Rotten Tomatoes score and rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, the network has decided to axe the show after four seasons.
According to a statement shared with TV Insider by showrunner Chris Sheridan, the decision to cancel was made before the current season even began. Sheridan expressed his excitement at being able to focus on wrapping up storylines and bringing the series to a satisfying close. "I knew going into it that this was likely going to be our final season," he revealed. "Creatively, that was exciting because I knew we could spend the time driving toward an ending."
But despite Sheridan's enthusiasm, fans are furious at the news. Devastated viewers took to Reddit to express their shock and disappointment, with one user bluntly stating, "This is some bulls**t." Another fan wrote, "My day just got immeasurable worse," while a third lamented, "Seriously! What the heck?" The outpouring of grief from fans was palpable, with many praising the show's witty writing and lovable characters.
Resident Alien premiered in January 2021 to rave reviews and has since become one of the most popular shows on USA Network. Based on the comic book of the same name, the series follows the adventures of extraterrestrial Harry Vanderspeigle (played by Alan Tudyk), who lands on Earth after accidentally killing a small-town doctor. Instead of exterminating humans, however, he forms connections with them and becomes enthralled by human beings.
The show's success can be seen in its impressive Rotten Tomatoes score, which surpasses that of other popular shows like The Last of Us (93%) and Stranger Things (83%). All three seasons of Resident Alien were added to Netflix in March, where it fast became the eighth most-watched series in the UK.
Fans praised the show's writing as "fun" and "witty," with many branding the characters "hilarious." The show's finale, which is set to air on August 8, has been described by Sheridan as one of his favorite episodes of the series. Despite the news of its cancellation, fans are determined to celebrate the show's legacy and pay tribute to its quirky characters.
As one fan succinctly put it, "This sucks. They're effectively killing a great show. Shame on them." TheScholarlyNote.com spoke to several fans who expressed their sadness at the news, with many lamenting that they will miss watching the adventures of Harry Vanderspeigle and his human friends.
"I'm devastated," said one fan. "I've been following this show since season one, and it's been my favorite show on USA Network. I'll definitely be missing it when it's gone." Another fan echoed these sentiments, stating, "It seems inevitable that every show I like gets canceled. I feel extra bad because it's my dad's current favorite of everything we watch together."
The cancellation of Resident Alien has left fans wondering what could have been, had the network decided to renew the show for another season. While the series may be coming to an end, its legacy will live on in the hearts of its devoted fan base.
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