This show is not about aliens coming to Earth- rather, it is a view of our own world, viewed from a different angle. That is why it is called 'Strange Planet'- because our world, in truth, is very strange, yet often we are too caught up in its flow to realize this. Strange Planet (both the show and the comics) seek to remedy this. By using unfamiliar terminology to address things we are familiar with, and rearranging the wording of situations, it highlights the absurdity of everyday life. The world in Strange Planet is not exactly our own- certain animals have three eyes instead of two, there are two moons, and the beings that inhabit this world are very physically different from us. And yet, through this funhouse mirror of a show, we can more clearly see our own world as it truly is. One marked difference in the show, however, is the addition of 'true' sci-fi elements, which I will not go into for the sake of spoilers. It is truly amusing that in a show populated by beings of stereotypical 'alien' appearances, it is the inclusion of these elements that feels truly alien. That said, this does not take away from the quality of the show, and those elements are left to linger in the background, providing an underlying mystery to drive a story forward, while the stories of the main cast take center stage. These main stories truly offer valuable lessons, and are aimed mostly towards adults navigating their way through life. In conclusion, while this show may not be exactly the same as the comics, it does not need to be, as it does exactly what it sets out to accomplish- to tell our own stories through a different perspective.
Review of Strange Planet
