Heed this notice: In the fourth season, episode 5 of Resident Alien, titled “The Human Condition,” a character made their debut in the recent episodes, only to depart abruptly soon afterward. This character has been part of the Resident Alien cast since the show’s launch in 2021, but seems to have been considered unnecessary in season 4, leading to their departure.
While the character in question might not be the standout from Resident Alien, they offer a distinct, unmatched quality to the series that none of the other townsfolk in Patience possess. Despite the fact that shows like Resident Alien always have alternative characters waiting in the wings, I’ve been missing this one recently and expect to continue feeling that way.
Dan Twelvetrees Going On Tour Explains His Absence From Resident Alien Season 4
Asta’s adoptive father is busy chasing a new dream
It wasn’t until the fifth episode, titled “The Human Condition“, that Gary Farmer’s character Dan Twelvetrees made an appearance in Resident Alien season 4. This led me to speculate that he might not show up during the second half of the season either. However, he did indeed make a brief appearance in this episode.
It seems that Dan has been engrossed in his musical endeavors as part of a two-piece band and is gearing up to perform at a music festival. Although it’s possible he’s been working tirelessly at his diner, the show hasn’t provided any details regarding this, so we can only attribute Dan’s absence to his pursuit of musical success for now.
Dan’s Resident Alien Season 4 Storyline Is A Bit Random, But It Works
Gary Farmer’s character has never really expressed a serious interest in performing before now
In the community of Patience, Dan is typically seen as the wise, paternal figure who offers guidance to many. Whenever someone needs advice, they usually seek him out. However, it’s worth noting that music has never played a significant role in Dan’s personality. This latest plot development, therefore, seems slightly contrived. Nevertheless, it’s not entirely unbelievable.
ASTA: “What did Sampson mean?”
He entered our work into a music festival, and we were accepted. Now he believes I could spontaneously travel with him for a week, as if we were still teenagers.
– Resident Alien season 4, episode 5, “The Human Condition.”
Asta Twelvetrees, or Sara Tomko as she is known in her adopted family, highlights a significant observation regarding the Farmer character’s aging process in “The Human Condition.” She advises him not to let his age be a hindrance when it comes to fulfilling his dreams and ambitions. This advice comes at a crucial time because he will soon shoulder important responsibilities as an elder within Patience’s Native American community, for which avoidance is not an option.
Despite the lack of an official explanation, it seems plausible that Dan’s significantly diminished presence could be due to budget constraints on Resident Alien season 4, which may also have led to Enver Gjokaj’s premature exit as Joseph Rainer in season 2, albeit this is merely conjecture.
Resident Alien Doesn’t Need To Show Dan Again This Season, Which Is A Shame
Dan is a great character when he’s used more heavily
I’m quite pleased that the mystery behind Dan’s absence in the first half of “Resident Alien” season 4 has been clarified in “The Human Condition,” however, his departure from the episode seems a bit too neatly wrapped up. In simpler terms, there doesn’t appear to be much incentive for Dan to return before the end of the season, as he is tied up with other commitments according to the series canon.
It initially appears that Farmer’s departure won’t pose any issues since Asta has graciously taken over the diner while Dan is gone. Yet, it soon becomes evident that Tomko finds it challenging to manage the diner and meet her responsibilities as a nurse.
With Harry’s disappearance at the end of “The Human Condition,” Asta’s responsibilities are likely to increase significantly, as she will likely start a search for him. Therefore, there’s a strong possibility that Dan might rejoin the cast of Resident Alien earlier than expected, to assist Asta in her numerous tasks – even if it’s just for another brief appearance.
| Episode | Title | Release Date (2025) |
| 1 | “Prisoners” | June 6 |
| 2 | “The Lonely Man” | June 13 |
| 3 | “Ties That Bind” | June 20 |
| 4 | “Truth Hurts” | June 27 |
| 5 | TBA | July 4 |
| 6 | TBA | July 11 |
| 7 | TBA | July 18 |
| 8 | TBA | July 25 |
| 9 | TBA | August 1 |
| 10 | TBA | August 8 |
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