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An alien on a mission to Earth crash lands and finds himself in the remote mountain town of Patience, Colorado.
Starring: Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi FiehlerComic book | 100% |
Sci-Fi | Insignificant |
Drama | Insignificant |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Mystery | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 0.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
The last season to air on the SyFy Channel, 'Resident Alien: Season Three' arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Universal. All eight of the third
season's
episodes are collected here on two discs, and follow fan-favorite actor Allen Tudyk as an alien in the town of Patience, Colorado as he now tries to
save
the earth from the Grey Aliens. Based on the Dark Horse Comics property of the same name created by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, the first
two seasons are available separately, and information about them can be found by following these links: 'Resident Alien: Season One' and 'Resident Alien: Season Two'. Technical merits are strong but on-
disc
supplemental materials are incredibly light. Neither a slipcover nor a Digital Code are included.
Those who have not yet viewed season one and two are advised to do so before reading any further as what follows may contain some level of
spoilers from the previous seasons, and this third season will make much more sense and be far more enjoyable having seen what has come
before. Reduced from twelve episodes as it was originally intended to the eight episodes appearing here, events move along briskly but never feel
rushed.
This season of Resident Alien finds Harry Vanderspeigle (Allen Tudyk, TV's Firefly) working with General Wright (Linda Hamilton,
Terminator) to thwart the Grey Aliens' plan to destroy the earth. Convinced he is the most intelligent asset the operation has at its
disposal, Harry is far from a model employee and seems to create as many issues as he resolves. Meanwhile, Sheriff Mike Thompson (Corey
Reynolds, TV's The Closer) and Deputy Liv Baker (Elizabeth Bowen) continue their investigation into the murder of the Alien Tracker.
D'Arcy (Alice Wetterlund) and Astra (Sara Tomko) feel the strain of moving in together while Kate and Ben Hawthorne (Meredith Garretson and Levi
Fiehler) unravel details of their previous and ongoing abductions. Season Four will move to the USA Network, its new home. Those worried that the
change could compromise the production quality or the tone of the series should be comforted by series creator Chris Sheridan continuing in is
roles of Executive Producer and showrunner for the new season.
Resident Alien: Season Three's MPEG-4 AVC encoded 1080p presentation is incredibly pleasing. The crisp precision on display in each of the eight episodes continues to impress with high levels of fine detail visible in every scene. Facial particulars are open for examination in the frequent close-ups. This is especially true for Tudyk who expertly leverages a seemingly limitless variety of expressions to convey not only his "alienness", but also a host of emotions and his efforts to blend in and pass for human. Every line and wrinkle is discernable in his Harry Vanderspeigle persona and every detail and texture is observable on his true (alien) face as well. Textures are also the beneficiary of the transfer's quality. Fabrics possess an authentic tactile presence, from the slick nylon/polyester of coats and jackets, to the chunky and fuzzy sweaters worn by those in the cold Colorado town. VFX work also fares well. Colors are consistently wonderfully saturated and true, and skin tones look healthy. Black levels are satisfying and whites border on brilliant.
The English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 audio track is frequently impressive without being oppressive. Surrounds are often leveraged for ambient and environmental sounds to place the viewer solidly in the middle of every scene. Restaurants, the sheriff's office, and exterior locations are all populated with elements like background chatter, clinking cutlery and dishes, and wildlife as appropriate. The Grey Alien ship, like ships in other science-fiction series, emits a hum to suggest that it is in outer space. Directionality is accurate with sounds moving fluidly through the sound field. Bass is sufficient to add realistic depth to music and effects without threatening to overpower the viewer. Dialogue is always properly prioritized and is typically placed front and center. It is never less than clean and intelligible to ensure viewers will not miss a single joke or an important clue and Harry, Astra, D'Arcy, and the others in Patience seek to unravel the core mystery and uncover their own truths.
The supplental material for Resident Alien: Season Three is spread across both discs and consists exclusively of deleted scenes, one on Disc
One, and four on Disc Two as below:
Disc One
Perhaps it is a function of the reduced slate of episodes for the latest chapter, but Resident Alien: Season Three maintains a laser-like focus for its eight-episode run. While there are still opportunities for character development, the fat has been trimmed for this outing, with only elements that serve the main plotline or the critical subplots of the season remaining. The result is a season that brisk, binge-able, and impactful. Tudyk is as charming, hilarious, and dangerous as ever, and the supporting cast, especially Linda Hamilton, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, and Sara Tomko provide the show's heart and ground this otherworldly tale in our reality. Outfitted with a stellar audio and video presentation, Resident Alien: Season Three comes highly recommended.
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