Roswell, New Mexico
The cycle renews… The storm awakens.
Created by Carina Adly MacKenzie
On The CW
A serialized sci-fi romance that weaves alien mythology with contemporary anxieties about immigration and government surveillance, grounding cosmic stakes in intimate human connection.
After reluctantly returning to her tourist-trap hometown of Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of undocumented immigrants discovers a shocking truth about her teenage crush who is now a police officer—he’s an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life. She protects his secret as the two reconnect and begin to investigate his origins, but when a violent attack and long-standing government cover-up point to a greater alien presence on Earth, the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose him and destroy their deepening romance.
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Is Roswell, New Mexico scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Roswell, New Mexico violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of series.
Is Roswell, New Mexico sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Roswell, New Mexico leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Roswell, New Mexico easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Roswell, New Mexico
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Roswell, New Mexico
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Roswell, New Mexico, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Roswell, New Mexico, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Roswell, New Mexico, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
