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Season 1 – Roswell, New Mexico

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Jan 2019

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After a decade away from home, Liz Ortecho returns to her native Roswell to care for her ailing father. When she arrives, she reconnects with her high school crush Max Evans, who is now a police officer. Their chemistry is electric, but Liz soon learns something shocking: Max and his siblings are aliens who have kept their abilities secret their entire lives. As they grow closer, Liz struggles to keep the truth from her best friend Maria, and her high school ex, Dr. Kyle Valenti, but concealing the siblings' true identities is more important than ever, as a long-standing government conspiracy and the politics of fear and hatred threaten their lives.

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Critics Consensus

Roswell, New Mexico admirably adds modern political context to its premise, but this reboot hews too closely to its predecessor to transcend the pitfalls of a redundant retread.

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Linda Holmes

NPR

01/16/2019

If you don't like CW shows but you like The X-Files and other alien shows and you're wondering if this will be up your alley, it probably won't be. But if you like a good CW sci-fi drama, this is a good bet to add to your list.

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Amy Amatangelo

Paste Magazine

01/16/2019

5.9/10

"She can never know what happened to Rosa," Max says ominously at the end of the first episode, but the new Roswell is so boring I doubt you'll care.

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LaToya Ferguson

Uproxx

01/16/2019

Besides just the general problem with this kind of love story, Max's obsession with Liz just isn't as cute at nearly-30-years-old as it is in teen form.

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Kate Sánchez

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

05/18/2019

As a reboot, the series creates a unique space for itself. And as a representation of Latinx on the CW it's unparalleled.

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Joyce Slaton

Common Sense Media

01/24/2019

4/5

Aliens of all kinds in worthy update of '90s cult fave.

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Janelle McCammack

Tell-Tale TV

01/17/2019

5/5

the chemistry between the actors on Roswell, New Mexico is intense and exceptional, and it elevates the pilot from great to excellent.

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John R

@jdrogers Sep 15

Way, way too political. The show could be so much more. Leave the politics out of it.

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@RT19643796 10/01/2022

The show is extremely slow. The dialogs are boring and annoying, the acting is between 2 emotions for all characters. The visuals quite cheap and the storyline unfortunately did not evolve to make me continue. I recently saw that this is still going on, I opend 1 episode of season 4 and gosh it is still slow and boring

Thomas O

@Majortom30 09/27/2022

Since there are several seasons on Netflix it seemed like wow this would be a great show to Binge. 20 minutes into the first episode just could not take it anymore. Every other line from the Main Charactor was some sort of Political Woke statement, looking to be entertained not educated CW

06/21/2022

You can't replace Shiri Applby with an unappealing hispanic and expect anyone who watched the original show to like this one. Imagine you go to a HS reunion and all the girls you likes were fat and mean. That's what this show feels like.

06/08/2022

I actually paid for this, and with in the first 10 min realize how much I have wasted my money!!!! Having propaganda from America shobed down at me, every 5 seconds is so tiring. I can't watch something if the story is diverted every 5 min to some woke story that has nothing to do with the actual story!!!! Can some one please let me know how I can get my money back, as I am actually ashamed to admit that I paid for this.

11/07/2021

A faithful hit of nostalgia!! This remake is an accurate remake well worth any fan of the original's time! The casting was spot on, initially I wasn't certain if it was a remake or a continuation, every character was accurately caste and immediately recognisable. Interestingly this remake takes place after high school (separating it's backdrop from the source material). The remake updates all our references for the roaring 2020's. If you had to watch it and the original adaptation back to back, you may find it a bit redundant, but if you for some reason haven't had the original on constant repeat, you'll be certain to enjoy this hardcore hit of nostalgia, you'll thank me later.

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Jeanine Mason

Liz Ortecho

Nathan Parsons

Max Evans

Michael Trevino

Kyle Valenti

Lily Cowles

Isobel

Michael Vlamis

Michael

Tyler Blackburn

Alex Manes

Episode 1

Aired Jan 15, 2019

Pilot

Liz Ortecho reluctantly returns to her hometown of Roswell, N.M., and reconnects with Max Evans, her teenage crush; Liz soon discovers something shocking about Max; the politics of fear and hatred in Roswell threaten to expose Max and his family.

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Episode 2

Aired Jan 22, 2019

So Much for the Afterglow

The anniversary of Rosa's death heightens tension in town; Max confronts Michael and Isobel, who fear Max's feelings for Liz will expose their secret; Liz and Kyle come to a shocking realization.

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Episode 3

Aired Jan 29, 2019

Tearin' up My Heart

After uncovering some unsettling information about Max, Liz runs a series of tests to see what powers he may possess; Michael and Isobel learn Liz may be getting too close to Max; Liz enlists Maria's help.

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 5, 2019

Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?

Fearing that his identity will be uncovered, Max feels conflicted when a town-wide power outage leaves patients at the hospital in need of help; Liz turns to Kyle after learning details about the night Rosa died.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 12, 2019

Don't Speak

Max and Michael begin to worry about Isobel after a series of mysterious blackouts cause her to spiral; Liz turns to Grant Green for help when she learns that he may have witnessed something strange on the night Rosa died.

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Episode 6

Aired Feb 26, 2019

Smells Like Teen Spirit

In a series of flashbacks to 2008, secrets are uncovered about Rosa's final day, Isobel's mysterious blackouts and Alex and Michael's relationship in high school.

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Episode 7

Aired Mar 5, 2019

I Saw the Sign

After uncovering a devastating secret about Rosa's death, Liz works to protect herself and those around her; Max takes aim at Wyatt; Cameron decides whether she's going to help Sgt. Manes.

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Episode 8

Aired Mar 12, 2019

Barely Breathing

With Isobel's life hanging in the balance, Liz and Michael frantically search for a way to help her; Max turns to his mom about the origins of the alien symbol; Alex turns the tables on Sgt. Manes.

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Episode 9

Aired Mar 19, 2019

Songs About Texas

Max and Michael visit a faith healer who may be able to shed some light on the alien symbol Max has been researching; Maria and Liz pay a visit to the same faith healer in hopes of finding a cure for Maria's ailing mother.

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Episode 10

Aired Mar 26, 2019

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing

Frustrated by her inability to remember what happened the night Rosa died, Isobel turns to Liz for help; Max and Cameron investigate a series of strange deaths in the town; Sheriff Valenti reveals information to Kyle about his father.

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Episode 11

Aired Apr 9, 2019

Champagne Supernova

As the town prepares for the UFO Emporium reopening gala, Liz and team find themselves on a collision course with an unlikely enemy.

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Episode 12

Aired Apr 16, 2019

Creep

When a major revelation comes to light, Max, Michael and Isobel clash over how to deal with the fallout; Alex uncovers a secret about Project Shepard and enlists Kyle and Michael's help looking into it.

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Episode 13

Aired Apr 23, 2019

Recovering the Satellites

Max and Michael find themselves at an impasse over how to deal with the fourth alien; Liz has a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor; Kyle spirals after uncovering a dark secret about his father's death.

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