Alien News Desk

2019·Show
12Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–86%

Where to watch

fuboTVFandango at Home FreeNBC

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Very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness3
  • Wonder3
  • Wholesome2

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

Society and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

This weekly, half-hour topical animated series set in an extraterrestrial newsroom covers up-to-the-minute news and commentary about the universe’s most baffling species - the inscrutable Humans of Planet Earth.
Adult Animated ComedyTopical SatireAbsurdist HumorSci-Fi ComedySocial CommentaryWitty DialoguePop Culture ReferencesExtraterrestrial PerspectiveFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Lauren Andrews, Jeannette Moreno King
Written by:
Scott Gairdner, Sam West, Lauren Moser

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Alien News Desk

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Where can I stream Alien News Desk legally?

fuboTVFandango at Home FreeNBC

Alien News Desk is included with a subscription to fuboTV and NBC in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alien News Desk worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alien News Desk rated?

TV-MAStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Alien News Desk have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes.

When did Alien News Desk air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Alien News Desk in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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