Resident Alienseason 3 gave two characters very similar storylines while introducing a third figure who could experience the same arc in season 4, but I hope the sci-fi dramedy resists that temptation. Because Alan Tudyk has led theResident Aliencastsince the show’s inception in 2021, the saga’s main character has crossed paths with a wide variety of villains and allies. The distinction between the two isn’t always clear, and some characters can often change camps. For the Mantid introduced at theend ofResident Alienseason 3, it’s very clear to which category of character he belongs.
Resident Alienseason 4 has wrapped filming, and a teased release window means the upcoming batch of episodes could arrive as early as this year. Details surrounding the story’s continuation are pretty much non-existent at this point, but it’s clear that the Mantid will return as one of the show’s primary antagonists. That being said,Resident Alienhas a habit of taking its extraterrestrial characters down a very specific path. If the same blueprint is adhered to for the Mantid, it would be annoyingly predictable.
I Would Hate For Harry To Win Over The Mantid Like He Did With Joseph & Heather
Although introduced inResident Alienseason 2, Enver Gjokaj’s Joseph Rainer only started to really come into his own as a proper character in season 2. The Grey/human hybrid is unquestionably a villain at first, and a really good one. Eventually,Harry makes an ally out of Joseph and enlists him in saving the planetfrom the Greys' attempts to make Earth uninhabitable to humans. The redemption story is good, but it isn’t season 3’s only instance of this.
If the Mantid’s story also goes this way, I would be incredibly disappointed at the lack of creativity from theResident Alienwriters' room.
Heather (Edi Patterson) the Blue Avian also made her debut as an opponent to Harry. Granted, she was only really an obstacle for in-universe administrative reasons, but Harry was still able to remove the roadblock when he romanced her and carried on with his plot to save the world. So, that’s two aliens who once stood in Harry’s way who eventually crossed over to be on his side. If the Mantid’s story also goes this way, I would be incredibly disappointed at the lack of creativity from theResident Alienwriters' room.
The Mantid Could Easily Be Resident Alien’s Scariest Villain Yet
Harry was Resident Alien’s last great threat from outer space
Resident Alien’s Grey Alienshave been the only consistent threat throughout the show’s run so far, but they’ve been easy to forget about since none of them have names. They’re pretty intimidating because of what they can do, but it would be a stretch to call them truly scary. Before them, the last great alien villain was Harry himself, who spent most of season 1 trying to figure out how he could repair his Earth-destroying device and wipe out all human life. So,the Mantid presents a rare opportunity to have an alien villain who remains fearsome.
Resident Alien’s Season 4 Villain Will Be Alan Tudyk’s Biggest Challenge Since The Sci-Fi Comedy Began
The bad guy introduced in the Resident Alien season 3 finale doesn’t just impact the story but also Tudyk’s role in the Syfy comedy show.
Little is known so far about the Mantid’s mysterious past, but his ability to shapeshift and desire to eat living beings are enough to make him a formidable foe for Harry and company. Furthermore, the facthe’s revealed to have successfully taken Harry’s placeand left Tudyk’s character stranded aboard theGreys’Star Wars-inspired moon shipmeans pretty much all the other characters are at risk from the carnivorous insectoid. Hopefully,Resident Alienseason 4 keeps this creepy reputation intact instead of transitioning the Mantid into yet another ally.
