# Resident Alien, aka Quincy, E.T **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** tv-shows-scripted\ **Created:** [January 28, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719 "2021-01-28T22:00:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 25
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/481 "2025-07-15T13:55:29Z")
The truck is the ship. That’s the joke. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/482 "2025-07-25T15:50:59Z")
It’s cancelled, by the way. > **[Resident Alien Cancelled, Will End With Season 4](https://tvline.com/news/resident-alien-cancelled-syfy-usa-network-no-season-5-1235476880/)** > > 'Resident Alien' has been cancelled by Syfy/USA Network -- read the showrunner's statement. ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/483 "2025-07-25T16:06:42Z")
Ugh; thanks. This season hasn’t been as great as earlier ones, but it’s still one of my favorite current shows. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/484 "2025-07-25T16:33:21Z")
I thought that was known by the time this season started? That it would be the last? That’s why everything seems rushed and all these characters are being crammed in all episodes. ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/485 "2025-07-25T17:20:07Z")
Maybe it was known and I just missed that news… 🤦‍♀️ ---
**Author:** ![Lumpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lumpy/32/446_2.png) [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/486 "2025-07-25T20:12:16Z")
Here’s a topic for another thread: Shows that if they had been renewed would have limped through one last mediocre season. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2025, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/487 "2025-07-26T02:55:11Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > I thought that was known by the time this season started? Nope. > **['Resident Alien' Canceled in Shocking Move Ahead of Season 4 Finale, Cast and...](https://people.com/resident-alien-canceled-in-shocking-move-ahead-of-season-4-finale-cast-and-creator-react-11779133)** > > 'Resident Alien' will end with season 4, creator Chris Sheridan has confirmed, and stars Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko and Corey Reynolds are reacting to the "disappointing turn of events" on social media. ---
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2025, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/488 "2025-07-26T03:17:18Z")
Well known to the showrunner anyway. > it was “creatively…exciting” to go into the season knowing it was likely the show’s last, “because I knew we could spend the time wrapping up some storylines and driving toward an ending.” ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/489 "2025-07-28T01:30:00Z")
“Mine Town” was a great episode and a great build up for the final two eps. The Mantid is Liv? Gah! I think Robert was the Mantid when he visited her in the office. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/490 "2025-07-29T21:20:38Z")
I think that’s right. She hasn’t been the Mantid all along, of course. (The actress was probably pleased at the development.) ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2025, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/491 "2025-08-03T21:23:36Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > It’s cancelled, by the way. I would have watched any new seasons made (had they been shown where I could afford to watch). However, much as I’ve enjoyed the basic premise, plots, and supporting performers, I’ve been along for the ride mainly to see Alan Tudyk. I hope he does another series! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/492 "2025-08-04T12:18:21Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > However, much as I’ve enjoyed the basic premise, plots, and supporting performers, I’ve been along for the ride mainly to see Alan Tudyk. Tudyk is, of course, impeccable — but the sheriff is amazing. ---
**Author:** ![bordelond](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bordelond/32/150_2.png) [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/493 "2025-08-04T14:23:31Z")
_Resident Alien_ found a second (and I believe larger) audience on Netflix. Any chance Netflix picks up the show and produces another season or two? **[Compare how _Lucifer_ started on Fox for three seasons](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucifer_(TV_series)#Episodes)**, got cancelled, and moved over to Netflix for three more seasons. EDIT: _The Orville_ was another show that did something like this. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/494 "2025-08-04T15:07:00Z")
It would be nice if Netflix or someone else picked up the show. Although they do seem to be wrapping things up nicely. That is at least better than the shows that are canceled with lots left unresolved. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/495 "2025-08-05T16:32:21Z")
> [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](#): > > Tudyk is, of course, impeccable — but the sheriff is amazing. I love seeing the actor playing the sheriff in the after bits where he’s speaking with his normal voice. He seems so mild and calm in comparison to his character. I’m also going to miss the actor who plays Asta. I’ve gotten attached to her character. I loved how Harry said that because of the jingle dance, Asta is now part of everything. And with Harry’s blood, she’s really part of everything! ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/496 "2025-08-06T21:25:11Z")
> [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](#): > > Tudyk is, of course, impeccable — but the sheriff is amazing. Yeah, Corey Reynolds has been a great asset to the show. (He’s active on Bluesky, so I can say I value him for his expressed political views, too.^\_^) ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2025, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/497 "2025-08-09T00:34:01Z")
So excited for series finale tonight! Hope all of us fans enjoy. No clue what they’ll leave open though. It’s over one hour. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2025, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/498 "2025-08-09T05:32:06Z")
Wasn’t bad. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/499 "2025-08-09T20:46:20Z")
That episode did a nice job of wrapping up the show but left some interesting possibilities open if it’s somehow renewed. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719/500 "2025-08-09T21:58:08Z")
I agree with you three: there was enough closure to let us feel the characters had been dealt with with respect, but enough potential for further development (should some streaming service come to the show’s rescue). I’m satisfied, and feel my time in Patience was rewarded (!) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719.md?page=24) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-alien-aka-quincy-e-t/931719.md?page=26)