Resident Alien (2021)
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Resident Alien is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
What the audience says
Resident Alien is one of the better-rated English series out there. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 1,078 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 4 seasons deep — English sci-fi & fantasy. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 1,078 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Crash-landed alien Harry takes on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor. Arriving with a secret mission, he starts off living a simple life…but things get a bit rocky when he’s roped into solving a local murder and realizes he needs to assimilate into his new world. As he does, he begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his mission and asking the big life questions like: “Are human beings worth saving?” and “Why do they fold their pizza before eating it?”
Good to know
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Chris Sheridan
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 7 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Netflix titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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