Resident Alien: Season Four Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.0
Video		4.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		0.0
Overall		4.0

Resident Alien: Season Four Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Justin Dekker March 17, 2026

The final season of 'Resident Alien', based on the Dark Horse Comics property of the same name created by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, 'Resident Alien: Season Four' arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Universal. All ten episodes of the capstone season are collected here on two discs, and follow fan-favorite actor Allen Tudyk as an extra-terrestrial living among humans in the town of Patience, Colorado as he once again tries to save the earth (this time from the Mantid menace), find love, while connect with his offspring, while simultaneously discovering what it means to be human. The previous three seasons are also available separately, and information about them can be found by following these links: 'Resident Alien: Season One', 'Resident Alien: Season Two', and 'Resident Alien: Season Three'. Technical merits are strong but unfortunately there aren't any on-disc supplemental materials. Neither a slipcover nor a Digital Code are included in this two- Blu-ray set.

Viewers who have yet to take-in any of the preceding seasons are advised to go back to Season One and begin their viewing there for a few reasons. First, without the appropriate context, little of what is discussed here will make much sense. Secondly, elements of those first three seasons will no doubt be spoiled here to some degree. Also, for those who haven't spent time with Harry, Asta, Sheriff Mike, and the rest of the unusual gang for a while would likely benefit from a quick read of the reviews from the previous seasons to refresh their recollections (you can find those reviews here): 'Resident Alien: Season One', 'Resident Alien: Season Two', and 'Resident Alien: Season Three').

As regular viewers will recall, when last we saw Harry Vanderspeigle (Allen Tudyk, Firefly), he was trapped aboard the Grey's ship, a wily Mantid having tricked him, locked him in call, and and taken over his identity back in Patience. But this fake Harry doesn't remain undiscovered for long. Meanwhile, Sheriff Mike Thompson (Corey Reynolds, The Closer) and Deputy Liv Baker (Elizabeth Bowen) continue their investigation into the alien threat plaguing their jurisdiction and working with some new collaborators on an emerging case concerning a potential serial killer. Fresh off her adventure in space, D'Arcy (Alice Wetterlund) struggles to get her life on track while keeping the Hawthorne's baby safe. Astra (Sara Tomko), the caretaker for essentially everyone she knows, finally starts to question her place in the world, and Kate and Ben Hawthorne (Meredith Garretson and Levi Fiehler) seek their stolen baby and try to protect their growing and alien obsessed son. Season Four Works steadily and efficiently to bring the dangling plot threads and character arcs to logical (within the show's sometimes "out there" sensibilities) and satisfying conclusions.

As ever, one of the most interesting, and often funny aspects of the series are Harry's (the alien in disguise) ongoing and daily attempts to pass for human, the observations he makes, and his efforts to maintain and further relationships of the townspeople in his orbit - particularly Asta. His earnest attempts to fit in reveal much about our current culture and the human condition as a whole. Once he is able to return to earth, Harry carves out a social media presence, replete with obsessive selfie posting and the overuse of hashtags. His associated voice-over wastes little time to explain what is often the driving motivation behind such posts. But clever and cutting observations aside, Harry's more important moments occur when he explores and demonstrates his humanity. When his most recent love interest, the Avian Heather, played by Edi Patterson, returns, while he is excited to see her, certain plot developments do not allow him to resume the relationship where they left off. He withholds information from her, he isn't honest with her, and he somewhat selfishly strives to keep the relationship going on a very superficial level. After a number of jokes, sight gags, and ridiculous encounters, Harry eventually demonstrates that his time with humans and his efforts to emulate them have provided him with a deeper understanding of his feelings, self-awareness, and a level of emotional maturity that he didn't previously possess. Both his words and actions demonstrate his growth.

The same can be said for his other key relationships, such as with his own child Bridget, and his best friend Asta. Ever since Bridget's introduction, Harry has been quite forthcoming with the overtly hostile manner in which his people raise their offspring. While some of this is done, no doubt, to frame both his "alienness" and the strength of his species, it also serves another purpose. During this season in particular, due in part to his evolving relationship with Max Hawthorne (Judah Prehn), the events that concluded the previous season, and his own experience as a parent, Harry again demonstrates learning as he strives for a more caring and "human" method of raising Bridget, even if his actions and their outcomes don't always go to plan. His relationship with Asta also demonstrates his growth as a human. Over the course of the series it's demonstrated time and again that the relationship they share is the most important one he's cultivated in his time on out planet. It's from Asta he receives the best advice, support, and liberal doses of pie of pizza. Previously, that relationship has had a tendency to feel more one-sided, with Harry taking far more than he's typically giving, either materially or emotionally. This season, though, his advancing humanity balances the scales, providing him with opportunities to sacrifice and care for her, and is perhaps best encapsulated in the duo's final scene in Episode 10. This isn't the Harry we met in the first season. And though he is quick to point the failings of our bodies, our species, and our culture(s), it is his burgeoning humanity that makes him a better "person".

Resident Alien: Season Four Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Once again, this latest season of Resident Alien has been given a very pleasing MPEG-4 AVC encoded 1080p presentation. Fine detail levels are again very high. Wide shots of the area around Harry's home provide stunning looks at the lake and the mountains that surround it. Rocks and pebbles that litter the shore are well defined, as are the leaves in the trees, and the weathered structure itself which displays an impressive and realistic amount of age and wear. The paper on which the images are drawn that line Harry's cell walls presents with a high level of tactile realism, as do the knits, flannels, and denim fabrics that comprise most of the cast's costumes. The high level of detail also affords viewers the chance to examine the particulars of various alien entities, such as the smooth Greys, the feathery Avians, and the somewhat waxy Mantid. Skin tones are healthy and realistic throughout. Colors are nicely saturated, with primaries possessing a degree of pop that isn't out place withing the established color palette of the series. Blacks are satisfactory, and image depth is solid. It's a good-looking transfer.

Resident Alien: Season Four Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

As one would expect based on the results obtained in the previous season, the English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 audio track is once again a strength. The track is often immersive, but tastefully so, as surrounds are utilized to produce ambient and environmental sounds to place the viewer in space, bellied up to the bar at The 59, or at the local festival that takes place at the season's end. Dialogue is typically front and center and properly prioritized, with each word being intelligible and understandable, though I will admit I did go back over the last whispered lines of the final episode to ensure that I heard them correctly. This stemmed more from a desire to double check what I heard instead of any shortcoming of the track. Sound effects are handled well, whether they be gunshots, the overly aggressive taser that Max possesses, or other alien or space-related sounds. All are handled well and given enough bass support to aid in their realism without being oppressive. Music is rendered with precision and is occasionally allowed to dominate, but only briefly. Directionality is spot-on, making it easy to track objects and characters through the stage. Fans should be pleased with the track.

Resident Alien: Season Four Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Unfortunately, no on-disc supplemental material has been included with this release of Resident Alien: Season Four.

Resident Alien: Season Four Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

As the final episode in the season concludes, it feels as if there should more adventures for Harry, Asta, D'Arcy, and more potential alien threats to thwart, even if the the existence of aliens and Harry's true identity have become two of the worst kept secrets in the little town of Patience. The cast of Tudyk, Reynolds, Bowen, Tomko, and Wetterlund, oddballs and unlikely heroes all, fill the final season and the series with heart and humor in equal proportion, allowing for any breakthrough or ridiculous situation to feel completely at home. Linda Hamilton (The Terminator), who played a larger role last season, returns on a different kind of mission this time around, and other guests including Clancy Brown (Highlander), and Stephen Root (News Radio) appear as if to underscore the appeal and cachet of the series. Gone before its time but given a fitting end, Resident Alien: Season Four comes highly recommended to the series' fans.