The Aliens
Created by Fintan Ryan
On E4
A darkly comedic sci-fi allegory about xenophobia and belonging, anchored by a cross-species romance that humanizes both sides of a systemic divide.
Nearly 40 years ago aliens crash-landed in the UK. They look like us, but are forced to live in a ghetto. Border control officer Lewis falls in love with one.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is The Aliens scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is The Aliens sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is The Aliens easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Does The Aliens leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is The Aliens violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Aliens
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Aliens
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Aliens, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Aliens, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Aliens, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
