One of the longest-running and most popular Sci-fi Action film series, Alien, is slated for a TV show, Alien: Earth. This time, we delve deep into elements of corporate greed vs scientific ethics that people still protect. Which one wins against all the collapse and debris? Will Earth be a place to live and be prosperous, or turn into an alien wasteland? Let’s get into more details of this upcoming series.
The Plot
A small girl surviving the chaos of a monstrous Prodigy city is taken over by the scientists and has her soul transferred into a synthetic body with consciousness called the “Hybrid”. In the background, a high-grade space rocket, USCSS Maginot, crashes to the land, and the crazy rich corporation wants the species’ DNA at any cost. So, a specially-abled team, along with Wendy and Kirsh, is sent inside the wreckage.
Later, revealed that they’ve discovered and brought five of most darkest and dangerous alien species, which are almost impossible to catch. After touching the soil, these aliens start mutating and reproducing, creating an army. Will they stop the destruction?
Cast and Characters
This is the first TV series of a continuous, seven-film franchise. Think Marvel, shooting series on individual characters like Loki and WandaVision. Alien: Earth show will carry all the forefather elements. Thus, a new look at the prolonged Alien mythology on Earth, a new kick, greed vs humanity. As for the entire cast list, see the characters here.
- Hybrid Wendy – Sydney Chandler
- Kirsh _ timothy Olyphant
- Hermit – Alex Lawther
- Boy Kavalier – Samuel Blenkin
- Dame Silvia – Essie Davis
- Adharsh Gourav
- Kit Young
- David Rysdahl
- Babou Ceesay
- Jonathan Ajayi
- Erana James
- Lily Newmark
- Diem Camille and Adrian Edmondson.
Connections and Skips
This table has all the franchise films listed in importance. The films marked Must-Watch are directly related to the upcoming Alien: Earth series story. So, do steam them before the release, and then you will have a better knowledge of the backdrop or characters.
Note: The films Alien: Resurrection of 1997, and Alien 3 of 1992 are just a subplot with no direct connection to the Alien: Earth series. So, watch or skip is your choice.
| S.No | Title | Story Year | Plot | Related to Alien: Earth |
| 1. | Prometheus (2012) | 2089 | Scientists explore other planets and galaxies to find the creators of humans. Instead, they find alien takeovers & deadly threats. | Must-Watch |
| 2. | Alien: Covenant (2017) | 2104 | In this, a spaceship discovers a new planet with uncovered alien life. This is the beginning of Xenomorphs. | Must-Watch |
| 3. | Alien: Earth (2025) | 2120 | After the Prodigy spacecraft crashes, aliens mutate on Earth, and a corporation tries to control them as weapons. | Main Plot |
| 4. | Aliens (1986) | 2179 | The major catastrophe survivors go back to the alien land, this time packed and prepared to fight back the monsters and claim the land | Must-Watch |
| 5. | Alien (1979) | 2122 | This is the first ever film, where a channel picks up distress signals as an alien is accidentally onboard | Must-Watch |
| 6. | Alien: Romulus (2024) | 2144 | While researching an old space station, a group of colonizers face their worst nightmare, the Romulus Alien. | Must-Watch |
Direction and Visuals
The Prodigy City is the only place left on planet Earth ruled by greed-filled corporations to attain the Monopoly position. For this crown, the Prodigy Corp sends a spacecraft that crashes and jeopardises the whole mission. Then, a rescue operation is organized with a team of synthetics to collect the alien species. This is the theme, and the trailer’s visuals are excellent. We can see the makers’ special efforts in VFX and sound effects. So, watch in HD and high volume, it will turn the ordinary into a space vision treat.
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When is the Release
Alien: Earth is soon to premiere the first two episodes on August 12 of this year at EST 8 p.m. for USA on official streaming platforms Hulu and FX linear channel. As for the international release, the series is coming to Disney+, dropping episodes every Tuesday. So mark dates, stay tuned for this excellent sci-fi thriller, and enjoy.
Written By: Meghana Pinninti