The Aliens

The Aliens (2016)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy, Science-Fiction

The aliens are here. In fact, they've been here for the last 40 years. But though they walk like us, talk like us and look like us, they're not allowed to live with us. All aliens are forced to live behind a huge wall in a in a segregated community called Troy; a ramshackle and hedonistic ghetto where a criminal sub-culture thrives. It's a world of mystery, danger and forbidden pleasures.

But when mild-mannered human Lewis, a border control guard at the wall's check-point, discovers that he is half-alien, his secret threatens to turn his world upside down as he is drawn into the dark underbelly of Troy.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Episode 6Apr 12, 2016
S01E05Episode 5Apr 5, 2016
S01E04Episode 4Mar 29, 2016
S01E03Episode 3Mar 22, 2016
S01E02Episode 2Mar 15, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Aliens' premiere?

'The Aliens' premiered on March 8, 2016.

Who created 'The Aliens'?

'The Aliens' was created by Fintan Ryan.

What genre does 'The Aliens' fall into?

'The Aliens' falls into the genre of science-fiction and comedy.

What is the basic plot of 'The Aliens'?

'The Aliens' is set in an alternate reality in which aliens have been living in a segregated community in the UK, and follows the story of a human border guard named Lewis who becomes involved with an alien named Lilyhot.

How many episodes are in the first season of 'The Aliens'?

The first season of 'The Aliens' consists of six episodes.

Who plays the character Lilyhot in 'The Aliens'?

The character Lilyhot in 'The Aliens' is played by Michaela Coel.

What rating did 'The Aliens' receive on IMDB?

'The Aliens' holds a 6.0/10 rating on IMDB.

Is 'The Aliens' set in the past or present?

'The Aliens' is set in an alternate reality, but the time period is not specifically defined.

What is the setting for 'The Aliens'?

'The Aliens' is set in a fictional town in the UK called Troy.

Who do the aliens primarily interact with in 'The Aliens'?

The aliens in 'The Aliens' primarily interact with human border guards, who are responsible for keeping them from entering the rest of the UK.

What is the main theme of 'The Aliens'?

The main theme of 'The Aliens' is the exploration of themes related to racism and prejudice through an alien-human relationship.

How long is each episode of 'The Aliens'?

Each episode of 'The Aliens' is approximately 42 minutes long.

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