Alien Earth: The Tense Sci-Fi Horror Prequel Series! Here's The Review

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The long-awaited sci-fi horror television series, "Alien: Earth," is set to hit the small screen in August 2025. 

As part of the iconic Alien franchise, the series offers a new perspective, set two years before the events of the original 1979 Alien film.

Created by Noah Hawley, "Alien: Earth" will premiere on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in the United States on the Hulu streaming service and the FX linear channel. 

International audiences, including those in India, will be able to watch it starting August 13, 2025, on Disney+.

The first season of "Alien: Earth" will consist of eight episodes, promising a deep exploration of artificial intelligence, corporate greed, and the essence of humanity. 

The story begins with the crash of a Weyland-Yutani ship on Earth, bringing with it a terrifying alien specimen that sets off a series of unpredictable events.

First trailer for Noah Hawley's 'Alien: Earth' Premiering August 12 on Hulu pic.twitter.com/NgE0QUZJcp

— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) June 5, 2025

Set in the year 2120, "Alien Earth" centers on the crash of the Weyland-Yutani ship USCSS Maginot, carrying alien specimens to Earth. 

This incident attracts the attention of Boy Kavalier, the young CEO of Prodigy Corporation, a company developing "hybrids," or humanoid robots with human consciousness.

The first hybrid prototype, Wendy, played by Sydney Chandler, is the central character of the series. 

Wendy is a hybrid with the consciousness of a terminally ill little girl, now transferred into a synthetic adult body. 

Along with other hybrids, Wendy forms a team to investigate the ship's crash site.

They must confront a mysterious life form far more terrifying than they ever imagined. 

"Alien Earth" not only presents physical horror but also explores philosophical questions about identity and morality amidst a deadly alien threat.

The "Alien Earth" series features a talented cast of actors who bring to life the complex characters within the Alien universe. 

Sydney Chandler leads the cast as Wendy, the first hybrid who becomes key to investigating the alien mystery.

Her performance has been widely praised in early reviews.Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, Wendy's synthetic mentor and trainer, adding an interesting dynamic to the team. 

Alex Lawther also stars as CJ "Hermit," a human soldier and paramedic involved in this dangerous mission. 

The blend of human and synthetic characters is central to the story.

Samuel Blenkin plays Boy Kavalier, the ambitious CEO of Prodigy Corporation, while Essie Davis plays Dame Silvia and Adarsh Gourav plays Slightly, another hybrid, round out the main cast. 

Babou Ceesay also appears as Morrow, a cyborg security officer, adding a new dimension to the narrative.

Alien: Earth is an evolution as slick and scary as every good little Xenomorph should be.Our review: https://t.co/Ol2FSfVy0C pic.twitter.com/SToYuKHC1Z

— IGN (@IGN) August 5, 2025

Prior to its official premiere, "Alien Earth" received mixed but generally positive early reviews. 

Many critics praised the series as "intelligent and thought-provoking," even calling it "the best addition to the Alien universe in years." 

Several reviews highlighted how "Alien Earth" managed to honor the source material while exploring new territory with a thoughtful sci-fi approach. 

Sydney Chandler's performance as Wendy was particularly praised, as it successfully captured the sense of unease and horror characteristic of Ridley Scott's original film.

IGN gave the series a positive review and gave it a final score of 9.

 "Alien: Earth is the ultimate sci-fi series for fans of Alien," write Jamie Parker from CBR.

However, not all reviews were without criticism. 

Some noted "odd pacing and overly mature editing" that could potentially detract from the viewing experience. 

There were also concerns that the series was sometimes "tedious" and "reluctant to give much Xenomorph material," focusing instead on other aspects that might be less appealing to core fans.

While the Xenomorphs were still impressive, some critics felt they were the "least engaging" part of the story due to their familiarity with the series. 

The series was also said to have taken time to find its footing, with momentum only beginning midway through the season.