from the golden age of prestige TV, Pet Alien is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads with a 6/10 audience score that speaks for itself. 104 episodes — the right length to tell the story it's telling.

From the era when television started taking itself seriously as an art form, Pet Alien follows a path that stands out in a crowded field. As if adolescence weren't difficult enough, 13-year-old Tommy Cadle must not only find his own place on the planet but also play host and tour guide to a group of feisty aliens who have taken up residence in the lighthouse where he lives. Charlie Schlatter and Charlie Adler lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 2 seasons from 2005, building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly.

The kind of show you put on in the background and find yourself actually paying attention to.