I just got out of Hall H at Comic-Con after watching the first episode of Alien: Earth, and howly crap… this show absolutely lived up to the hype. It’s awesome! This is a series I’ve been very excited about and the first epsiode didn’t disappoint. It perfectly captures the DNA of Alien and Aliens while launching us into a bold, unsettling new chapter of the franchise.
From the moment it started, the vibe had me hooked. Alien: Earth doesn’t waste time easing you in, it throws you straight into a world that feels both familiar and terrifyingly unpredictable.
The tone is pure dread layered with moments of explosive action and intense chaos. It’s classic Alien horror mixed with heart-pounding action sequences. If I had to sum up the episode in one word, it would be unsettling.
What really grabbed me was the story direction. Beneath the carnage and tension, there’s a dark corporate angle that digs deep into power and greed… how far people will go to dominate, even if it means sacrificing humanity itself.
This isn’t just a horrific survival story, it’s a sharp commentary on control and corruption in a world facing unimaginable threats. Add in the fascinating concept of transferring a human mind into a Synthetic body, and you’ve got a narrative that’s as disturbing as it is compelling.
Hardcore fans are going to lose their minds over this and just the first episode was filled with little things that you’ll notice from the other films in the franchise. They’re subtle but unmistakable, nods to the original films that feel like a reward for longtime devotees without beating you over the head with nostalgia.
Then there’s the score, which is chilling, pulsing with tension, and at times eerily beautiful. It amplifies the atmosphere in a way that feels absolutely right for this universe. It also takes cues from the music of Alien and Aliens.
With a rumored budget that could exceed FX’s Shōgun , which clocked in at $250 million, Alien: Earth might be one of the most expensive shows the network has ever produced, and it shows.
Everything from the visual effects to the creature design and story screams high quality. The story kicks off when a specimen collection ship crash-lands on Earth, pulling Sydney Chandler’s character and a squad of tactical soldiers into a nightmare that threatens the planet.
If the rest of the series keeps this level of intensity, we’re looking at something truly special. I can’t wait to see where this goes.
