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Season 1 – Alien: Earth

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In the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold. Cyborgs and synthetics exist alongside humans, but the game is changed when the Prodigy Corporation unlocks hybrids. The first hybrid prototype named Wendy marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani's spaceship collides into Prodigy City, Wendy and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms, which are more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.
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Alien: Earth — Season 1

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Stylistically bold and scary as hell, Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth transplants the Xenomorph mythos into the television medium with its cinematic grandeur intact while staking out a unique identity of its own.

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Roxana Hadadi New York Magazine/Vulture Sep 24
The series’ first season was too committed to childish things to allow the franchise to grow up. Go to Full Review
Phillip Maciak The New Republic Aug 20
As this new show hurtled by, I felt the visceral excitement of its creator, the explosion of his ideas, his genuine love for the material. Go to Full Review
Sam Adams Slate Aug 16
It’s a big show about big ideas, expansive in a moment when most television is scaling back, and it’s got a whole universe to explore. Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ 6d
While the thought of introducing new beasties may be tantamount to sacrilege for some fans, it does add a welcome air of uncertainty as to just how these creatures will attack and what orifices they will emerge from. Go to Full Review
Rachael Harper SciFiNow Nov 3
5/5
If there are stumbles, they’re the kind you forgive instantly. A flourish here or there might feel indulgent, a surreal image might make you raise an eyebrow, but that’s the joy of it: this show isn’t afraid to go too far. Go to Full Review
Ernesto Diezmartinez Letras Libres Oct 22
2.5/4
"The series created by Noah Hawley brings the xenomorph to our planet to confront human beings obsessed with immortality and some worldly ambitions". [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Dave P @WaveDave 1d Forget the aliens. They are almost a subplot. World power in the hands of corporations? The future of AI and hybrid humans? Social struggle? All really well handled. Great characters and acting. Production quality is top notch. One of the best series I have seen in years. Watched it a second time and it was even better. Can be a tad cerebral so give it 3 episodes. You won’t regret it. See more Elisha I @asapidox 1d A strong, atmospheric season that really leans into tension and sci-fi horror. The later episodes especially shine, ramping up the stakes and delivering some genuinely gripping moments. A few slower or uneven early episodes hold it back from being perfect, but overall it’s a solid and engaging entry into the Alien universe. See more Michael B @Mickboy 1d Franchise ruined, over complicated yet childish in many aspects. I don't understand the critics high reviews at all, makes no sense, do they not understand pacing and the slow building of the feeling of dread from the original Alien? I had high hopes from the trailers which were very well done. But the series itself? What a disappointment. See more Robert F @icecream_vice 3d Disappointing on almost every level. Writing was throughtless and drab. If you're a fan of the franchise, you'll find that it doesn't match the cannon. The aliens looks like people on suits which is suprising considering it's a big budget. The show is uncreative in so many aspects. For instance, they recycle previous movie Alien movie tropes to the point you have to roll your eyes and cringe. If it wasn't so intentionally thoughtless, it would almost be funny. Unfortunately, it's just feels embarrassing. The Disney thumbprint is also very noticable: from the insertions (and need) to reference their own brands to the overbearing design, structure and writing commentary. Another eyeroll. I'll be waiting to see the Xenomorph as a character on the next Disney on Ice. See more General P Dec 27 It's very upsetting to see such a low fan score. And honestly if you've given this less then three stars you're smoking dust. Visually this was very pleasing, providing visuals akin to the original movies similar to what Romulus did. The concept of kids being put into android bodies by some teenage prodigy is interesting; I'm not going to say awesome but it was interesting to see that dynamic play out. Acting was fantastic and needs to be recognized, especially from Babou Cessay. The movie did well to expand this dystopian uber capitalistic society which is only great for future stories to come. It was slow at times, but a concept that an android or whatever they are can now communicate and control Xenos opens up so many more cool ideas. Is it great? No, but some of yall saying this is terrible is just crazy. See more Alessio M @alemizz Dec 27 Very painful to watch. Everything from narrative structure to aesthetic architecture looks like a child did it. A case above all: the unnecessarily anempathetic rock music at the end of every episode. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 12, 2025 Neverland When a spaceship crash-lands on Earth, a sister searches for her brother amidst an unexpected alien threat. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 12, 2025 Mr. October Tensions rise between rival corporations, a reunion takes place, and a secret is revealed. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 19, 2025 Metamorphosis The team returns home with unexpected cargo; an unsettling experiment occurs, and a new talent is discovered. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 26, 2025 Observation An unexpected connection is formed while a covert plot puts everyone in danger. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 2, 2025 In Space, No One… An outer-space vessel in peril leads to a dangerous reckoning. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 9, 2025 The Fly Tensions rise as powerful enemies confront each other, a dangerous plan unfolds and curiosity leads to deadly consequences. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 16, 2025 Emergence An escape plan is hatched leading to a breaking of factions, betrayals and a shocking confrontation. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 23, 2025 The Real Monsters Estranged siblings; a new power dynamic emerges; Weyland-Yutani engages in a ground war with Prodigy, whose forces have dwindled in manpower. Details
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Season Info

Director
Dana Gonzales, Ugla Hauksdóttir, Noah Hawley
Creator
Noah Hawley
Executive Producer
Noah Hawley, Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Dana Gonzales, Walter Hill, Joseph E. Iberti
Screenwriter
Noah Hawley
Network
FX
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 12, 2025