Alien Nation

  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Action & Adventure
  • Drama
9/18/1989

Storyline

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.

Cast

Reviews

  • misubisu

    Score: 9/10 A Pioneering, Profound, and Perfectly Portrayed Sci-Fi Masterpiece

    Alien Nation is that rare gem: a television sequel that not only honours its source film but deepens, enriches, and transcends it. Premiering in 1989, this series was decades ahead of its time, using the brilliant, high-concept premise of alien integration as a flawless lens to examine the most pressing and permanent human issues. It is a grossly overlooked classic that deserves to be ranked among the greats of socially conscious science fiction.

    A Seamless, Superior Continuation:

    The transition from James Caan's film detective to Gary Graham's Matthew Sikes was a masterstroke. Graham was perfectly cast, bringing a more nuanced, wo...

    January 17, 2026

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