The highly anticipated series Alien: Earth premieres tonight with its first two episodes airing simultaneously on FX and Hulu at 8pm EST. Created by Noah Hawley, the new sci-fi/horror show revisits the origins of the iconic franchise, offering a fresh perspective that is already drawing positive attention.
Early Praise Highlights an Engaging and Unpredictable Start
Critics have responded well to the initial episodes, with Daniel Kurland from BD describing the show as
“off to an enjoyable, unpredictable start that’s already so much better than some paint-by-numbers Alien series.”
The anticipation builds as he adds,
“When all these scorpions under glass finally strike it will be well worth the wait.”
A New Trailer Honors Ridley Scott’s 1979 Original
To complement the series launch, an official homage trailer has been released, echoing the style and imagery of Ridley Scott’s classic Alien film trailer from 1979. This new preview intersperses never-before-seen scenes with recognizable shots that fans of the original will appreciate, bridging the past and present narratives.
Plot Focus on Corporate Rivalries and Android Creation in 2120
Set in the year 2120, prior to the events of Ridley Scott’s film, Alien: Earth explores the early development of the notorious Weyland-Yutani Corporation and its competitors. The series narrative centers on the
“emergence of the story’s infamous Weyland-Yutani Corporation and the race between corporations to create new android life.”
The official synopsis details how five powerful corporations—Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold—dominate nations with advanced technologies promising a new future. When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a diverse group of tactical soldiers uncover a threat that could imperil the entire planet.
Weekly Episodes Continue Through September With Expanding Storylines
Following tonight’s double premiere, new episodes of Alien: Earth will air weekly on August 19, August 26, September 2, September 9, September 16, and September 23. The unfolding series promises to deepen the exploration of corporate power struggles and the origins of the alien menace, appealing to longtime fans and newcomers alike.
