Alien Nation
Detective Matthew Sikes, a Los Angeles police officer reluctantly works with "Newcomer" alien George Francisco. Sikes also has an 'on again off again' flirtation with a female Newcomer, Cathy Frankel.
First Air Year
1989
Seasons
1
Audience Score
7.0
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
Series Snapshot
Detective Matthew Sikes, a Los Angeles police officer reluctantly works with "Newcomer" alien George Francisco. Sikes also has an 'on again off again' flirtation with a female Newcomer, Cathy Frankel.
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Alien Nation is a immersive pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Who should watch Alien Nation?
Alien Nation is best for viewers who want sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, drama with clearer next-step recommendations.
What tone does Alien Nation have?
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Is Alien Nation easy to binge?
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