SyFy's "Resident Alien"

[kevin87]

Originally Posted by DThompson

To quote Harry. This is some bullshit.

Really hope it doesn't end on a cliffhanger.

“I knew going into it that this was likely going to be our final season,” creator and showrunner Chris Sheridan told TV Insider exclusively. “Creatively, that was exciting because I knew we could spend the time wrapping up some storylines and driving toward an ending. I’m so proud of how good Season 4 is and especially proud that we were able to finish as strongly as we did, with a finale that is probably my favorite episode of the series.”

Of the finale, Sheridan continued that “it gives Resident Alien a very satisfying ending while also leaving the door cracked open for any future this world may have. I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”

Seems like they saw the writing on the wall with Syfy cancelling it and USA picking it up and they ended it on their own terms.

[HorrorBlu]

I was worried, because I just finished season one and that ended with a cliffhanger and no resolution. Was hoping that wasn't a regular thing for their season finales.

[MarcelS1]

Damn!

[Mister Fantastic]

Bummer! I was saving this to watch and binge the whole season when it was done. Now its going to be bittersweet knowing once its over, its really over. Great to know it will have a satisfying conclusion at least.

[earthwormjim]

I'm disappointed that they cancelled this great series. Harry has become a legend.

[drb999]

At least they provided an ending unlike other shows that were unlikely to be renewed.

[KcMsterpce]

I think four seasons for this show is appropriate.
Maybe five seasons, but I think anything more would have been stretching it.

[KcMsterpce]

Fun episode, there were some real banger lines!

[Show spoiler]"The cameras were shut off, but we're in the right place."
"How d'ya know did you find alien fingerprints or somethin'?"
"Sort of, the security guard has no head."

"Can I have some of your pie?"
[long pause]... "no."

Also, didn't expect to get a full-on action scene.

[ps3bd_owner]

I've been following this show since the beginning, but oh man this "final" season has been tough to watch it feels like a soap opera and the quality just isn't as good as the 1st or 2nd season, IMO.

Hopefully it gets better towards the final episodes.

[KcMsterpce]

I think it's alright. I liked last week's episode, and episode 4 was my favorite.

But Saturday will end it all. Hope it's a satisfactory conclusion.

[KcMsterpce]

Lame conclusion.

Two of the characters just happen to "flip out" emotionally like immature children over a petty, simple issue that's easily resolved by being, like, an adult.
Then, those get smoothed over by easy plot conveniences, and it becomes a nothing-burger just as quick as it was a Monumental Crisis just 10 minutes earlier.
Also, there was a "cliffhanger" final line last week, only for that thing to be wiped away this episode with no fanfare, and barely a mention of its relevance.
Deputy went through emotional knee-jerk reactions to things like a yo-yo, but it might have worked had there been a whole season for her to go from one extreme to another, and then BACK to where she was before this episode even started.

I like that the show wanted to emphasize the importance of being kind to one another. At the same time, it was so heavy handed and so easily tied up in a bow that I felt that I was getting cheated of a show that deserved better for it's finale.

[ps3bd_owner]

[Show spoiler]That was a disappointing ending, always talking about a "war" and then it just ends like nothing.

[KcMsterpce]

Originally Posted by ps3bd_owner

[That was a disappointing ending]

I agree.
They left tons of breadcrumbs behind so they can pick it up again some time in the future, but I'd rather just let it be what it is.
Don't give room to keep sliding downhill any more.