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Episode: The Man Who Fell to Earth (PILOT)
Description: The Man Who Fell To Earth is a new science fiction series on SHOWTIME about aliens on earth. Just like in Roswell, New Mexico, or Resident Alien the extraterrestrial beings have taken human form to complete a mission, yet quickly find some of our human customs difficult to adapt to and understand. The show was developed by Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman, the same duo behind the recently canceled Clarice. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomi Harris and Bill Nighy. It is not a remake, but a continuation based on the 1976 David Bowie film and 1963 novel by Walter Tev...