Roswell

Editor Reviews

• Birch Langston

  Rating: 5

  5

  April 14, 2025

  'Roswell' (also known as 'Roswell High' in its first season) offers a teen-drama twist on the classic UFO story. Based on the 'Roswell High' book series, the show centers on a group of teenagers in Roswell, New Mexico, who discover that they are alien-human hybrids. The series explores themes of identity, belonging, and the struggle to fit in, all within the context of a small town steeped in UFO lore. What sets 'Roswell' apart is its focus on the emotional lives of its characters, and its exploration of the challenges they face as they come to terms with their extraterrestrial heritage. While the show features elements of science fiction and mystery, it is at its core a coming-of-age story about love, friendship, and the search for identity. It captures that late 90s/early 2000s teen angst perfectly.