We’ll talk. Yeah, we’ll talk.

Crime junkie. Yes. Hello. Hi, everyone. Hello. Happy Monday. Hope everyone’s doing all right. Yes. Hey. Um, I’ll let John go first.

John: Um, sure. Go right ahead. That’s all right. Well, gentlemen, first and foremost, thank you so much for your time today. Really appreciate it. What an honor to speak to you.

Um, it’s a two-part question. First is for Chris and the second is for Alan. First is what went into the decision to offer up such a bold season of storytelling and what it meant to you, Alan, as an actor to get to play in so many different ideas and roles this season?

Chris: Yeah. I mean, every year we’re looking for something to string the season on, some sort of move, something. Season 3 was Harry moving his way from being a child into this middle adult, teenager phase. And it felt like, you know, every season is trying to get Harry closer to humanity and becoming more human.

So in season 3, it was all about Harry falling in love for the first time and the devastation that goes along with that, and learning those feelings to help crack him open and make him a little more human.

And this year was the next step of that, which is—what would it be like if Harry didn’t have his alien energy for a little while to fall back on? It’s like riding a bike without training wheels. What would that do? How could that break him open and allow us to explore his humanity—and our own—a little more?

Alan: And getting to do a couple of characters is fantastic. It was a lot of fun to have two different people to play around with. One alien we met at the end of last season—he’s dangerous, the most dangerous alien in the universe. He’s carnal, smokes cigarettes, slicks his hair back, like a ne’er-do-well.

And then Harry, this season, starts out in prison. He’s stuck on the moon and has to figure out how to get off. He’s got a beard, which seems strangely pubic, and there’s a lot going on there.

When he gets back, he’s challenged with having his alien energy taken away from him. So there was a lot to do. And then I directed the first two episodes, so there were days where I was two characters plus the director. It was extreme, but fun.

Tia: Thank you. Hi, my name is Tia from Geek Fives Nation. So happy to be here today. My question is also kind of a two-parter. This is the first season on USA Network. As fans, when we saw it was moving from Sci-Fi and not renewed right away, we were worried—like, “Please don’t let this wonderful show get cancelled.” Was there fear behind the scenes, or did you already know the switch was happening?

Chris: We didn’t know. Every year in television, nothing’s guaranteed. Doesn’t matter how good a show is. People are scrolling on their phones instead of sitting in front of a TV, so there are fewer viewers. It’s a difficult time in television.

After season 3, we had a lot of cliffhangers and didn’t know the future. I very much wanted another season because I’d hate the thought of having the rug pulled out without the story being told.

When we found out we were picked up and moving to USA, I knew nothing would change. The executives at Sci-Fi are the same ones at USA. They’re different networks, but the same company, same people. So, while it feels like a big move, nothing changed creatively.

Tia: Cool. I mean, we’re just happy to get more Resident Alien. And really quick, for Allan—you’ve had such a fantastic career playing so many characters. Recently, besides Resident Alien, I saw you voice Optimus Prime in Transformers: EarthSpark. So how does Harry stack up to your career?

Alan: For a long time, even beyond making this series, I’ll look back in disbelief that we got to do the things we did, because of what Chris created. It’s rare and beautiful, and my favorite thing to watch.

It’s amazing to get to do it for so many seasons. You have to act, you’re not just goofing around. It’s comedy, but also drama—an hourlong show with touching moments, saying real things about humanity and the world.

We also get madness, like my girlfriend played by Edie Patterson—who’s a bird alien. We had kissing scenes in season 3, and what happens this season in 4 is just madness. Sometimes I literally feel high, dizzy from joy. Who gets that at work? It’s rare. So it stacks up very well.

John: Amazing. Thank you, Alan. Back to you.

Chris: Thanks.

John: Also, this season has such incredible themes. What do you each hope audiences take away?

Chris: We’ve always talked about human connection and how much stronger humans are when they work together. This year we’re exploring the next level: it’s not just humans coming together, but people finding happiness and positivity and bringing that into the community.

Because history shows groups can come together in negativity too, and they can be strong but destructive. The key to life is each person finding what makes them happy, becoming fulfilled, and then bringing that into the group. That makes the group more powerful.

So this season, thematically, is about characters trying to find their own happiness and fulfillment.

Alan: For Harry, his journey has always been about becoming more human. This season, he loses his alien energy and is left with only human DNA. It’s about incapacity—his abilities diminished. But he has to accept it, embrace it, and find joy in it.

He admires Earth and Earthlings. Like in other sci-fi shows, where aliens say, “We were going to destroy the planet, but there’s something about you Earth people—I kind of like you.” Harry falls prey to that too. He likes Earth. He likes Earthlings.

John: Awesome. I appreciate that. Thank you so much.

Alan: We could be good every once in a while, right? Some days.

Chris: Some days.

Moderator: Thank you both. So sorry we have to wrap up for the last question. Thank you, Chris and Alan. Cannot wait for everyone to check out season 4 of Resident Alien.

Alan: Thank you.

Chris: Thank you. Bye.