{
  "id": 5815978,
  "title": "15 Best TV Shows About Aliens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/15-best-tv-shows-about-aliens",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T19:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2248486/best-tv-shows-about-aliens/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the vast expanse of the universe, the possibility of extraterrestrial life has captivated the imaginations of storytellers for decades. Over the past seven decades, television has been a fertile ground for exploring this fascinating concept. This article presents a list of the 15 best TV shows about aliens, showcasing a diverse range of genres and styles.\n\nOne standout series is The X-Files, a pioneering show that combines science fiction and mystery. The show's iconic poster of Mulder's \"I Want To Believe\" encapsulates the series' central theme of investigating extraterrestrial phenomena. Mulder and his skeptic partner, Dana Scully, embark on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth behind various bizarre cases, including encounters with aliens.\n\nFor a more lighthearted take on the alien genre, consider Resident Alien. This clever and hilarious mashup of genres stars Alan Tudyk as an alien who lands on Earth with the intention of destroying humanity. However, once he settles into the town of Patience, Colorado, he becomes a protector of his new neighbors, battling against further alien invasions.\n\nDeep Space Nine offers a fresh take on the Star Trek franchise. This series focuses on a space station rather than space travel, allowing for a greater exploration of alien life within the confines of the station. The show tackles complex moral and social issues, using alien characters to comment on racism, homophobia, and other societal problems.\n\nAlien: Earth, created by Noah Hawley, is a continuation of the Alien franchise set in a world ruled by powerful corporations. The show follows a young CEO's experiments with human consciousness in synthetic bodies, leading to the introduction of new and terrifying alien creatures. With impressive production design and outstanding performances, this series is a must-watch for fans of sci-fi and horror alike.\n\nNo list of alien TV shows would be complete without mentioning Doctor Who, an enduring favorite in British television. The series follows the Time Lord known as the Doctor, who uses their time machine, the TARDIS, to explore the cosmos. Doctor Who's vision of extraterrestrial life goes far beyond the traditional green-skinned aliens, offering a rich and diverse universe filled with fascinating characters and adventures.",
  "summary": "Aliens are often the cornerstone of many great sci-fi shows. Here are 15 of the best shows that heavily revolve around extraterrestrial beings.",
  "key_points": [
    "The X-Files investigates extraterrestrial phenomena with Mulder and Scully",
    "Resident Alien combines humor and horror with an alien in a small town",
    "Deep Space Nine explores alien life within a space station setting"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}