Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy story

movie: Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy (1997) · 1997-07-29

The plot introduces the idea that among the Tenctonese slaves, there was a resistance movement called the Udara who were implanted with hypnotic suggestions to act as sleeper agents. Now, here on Earth, someone has found a way to activate these sleeper agents, and send them out as assassins. It is the fifth and final television film produced to continue the story of the television series Alien Nation.

26 total · 11 major · 15 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
adapting to life in a foreign culture major The story follows the experiences of space alien refugees as they adapt to life in Los Angeles.
coping with a failing marriage major George and Susan's marriage nearly fell apart after Susan revealed that she'd once been a member of the much maligned Udara resistance movement.
ethnic hatred major Some people were resentful of the Newcomer aliens and despised that they were now free to run for public office.
extraterrestrial being major The story explores issues surrounding refugee space aliens integrating into American society.
figuring out what to do with one's life major Buck decided to pursue a career in law enforcement after he'd spent his teenage years loafing around without any real direction.
friendship major Matt and George were close friends in addition to being partner detectives at the Los Angeles Police Department.
husband and wife major George and Susan's marriage nearly fell apart after Susan revealed that she'd once been a member of the much maligned Udara resistance movement.
law enforcement major Matt and George worked as detectives at the Los Angeles Police Department. Buck joined the police academy.
professional politics major One storyline followed a Newcomer alien who was running for the senate.
resistance movement major The extremist Udara resistance movement used terrorist tactics to oppose their human oppressors.