Alien Nation (1989)
Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Creator: Kenneth Johnson, Rockne S. O'Bannon
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.
Where to watch
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Creators
Kenneth Johnson
Rockne S. O'Bannon
Cast
Gary Graham
Matthew Sikes 
Eric Pierpoint
George Francisco 
Michele Scarabelli
Susan Francisco 
Lauren Woodland
Emily Francisco
Sean Six
Buck Francisco 
Terri Treas
Cathy Frankel
Jeffrey Marcus
Albert Einstein 
Ron Fassler
Bryon Grazer 
Jeff Doucette
Burns 
Molly Morgan
Jill Molaskey 
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Sergeant Dobbs User Reviews (1)
**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, world-weary, yet open-hearted humanity to the role. His **chemistry with Eric Pierpoint's George Francisco was second to none**—a partnership built…
