The Aliens

Is it only me, or is this program much better than expected? A little funny, a little violent, a little naughty, and not really about Aliens much, this has quickly become staple viewing.

This dramedy is set in the premise of alien segregation, such as "V", "District 9", or the contemporary "Cleverman". It is rather heavy-handed with the metaphors and at times patently ridiculous. If you're looking for a more reflective social commentary, I suggest you check out one of the others (listed in order of release). On the other hand, this wry, dry, and (very) British miniseries offers a relatable taste of a character that discovers something about himself, and proceeds to walk that fine line between f***ing his life up and figuring it out. There are no superheroes here, but Michael Socha is believable as the gobsmacked and impulsive Lewis, who makes me want to facepalm at least once per episode. No interest in sci-fi required, but if you sneer at soft SF you may wish to skip this one.