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Anybody watching Resident Alien? (dubvee.org)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I added it to my watch list because Robert Duncan McNeill is an executive producer, and finally started on it yesterday. Definitely enjoying it so far.

I'm only partway through the first season, but it's basically "What if ET was kind of a jerk?" (or possibly "What if Dr. House was an alien?") If you've seen it, no spoilers please, but curious if anyone else has watched it and their thoughts on it.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I tried it, it's not for me. It felt very stupid and contrived. It's cool that you're enjoying it though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It's a science fiction situational comedy. How could it possibly avoid being contrived? All sitcoms are contrived. All scifi is contrived.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

There's a difference between being contrived, and seeming contrived. The latter is usually an indication of poor writing or directing.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Now you're just dodging the question.