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Earth succeeds where Ridley Scott's Alien sequels failed

Everything to know about 'Alien: Earth,' a spin-off of Ridley Scott's 1979 film

The series by creator Noah Hawley is described as a spin-off to the original Ridley Scott-directed film, " Alien ," from 1979. The film follows a space crew aboard the starship, Nostromo, who are on their journey back home when they receive a distress call from an alien vessel.

Alien: Earth succeeds where Ridley Scott's Alien sequels failed

Alien: Earth delivers everything you'd want from a series with "Alien" in the title: The iconic Xenomorphs hunting down hapless humans; gratuitous body horror; and androids who you can never fully trust.

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How 'Alien: Earth' Fits Into the 'Alien' Universe

Earth fits into the overall Alien timeline. While Romulus was set in the year 2142—right smack in between the events of Alien, which takes place in 2122, and the 1986 James Cameron-directed sequel Aliens,

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Review: ‘Alien: Earth’ series gives iconic franchise a smooth TV landing

Set in 2120, it hinges on a batch of alien and various mutating specimens who crash-land on Earth in a research vessel that’s owned by one of five corporations that now rule during this Corporate Era — a chillingly plausible schematic.

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Yes, the ‘Alien’ timeline is confusing. Before you dig into the franchise’s first TV series, here’s some clarity

In space, no one can hear you scream, but they can sure hear you scratching your head as you try to make sense of the sprawling “Alien” universe.

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'Alien: Earth' series asks: Which is scarier, a giant xenomorph or rogue AI?

In adapting "Alien" for television, writer/director Noah Hawley is looking to score another hit along the lines of his "Fargo" transformation.

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Ridley Scott's new sci-fi is now streaming on Disney+, over 40 years later

Proof of the franchise's popularity is the brand new Alien: Earth series, which is now streaming on Disney+ (or Hulu in the ...

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'Alien: Earth' executive producer on franchise's horror, sci-fi legacy

The "Alien" franchise welcomes a new chapter, or rather looks back at one, in the prequel series "Alien: Earth" that further ...

Does humanity deserve to survive? ‘Alien: Earth’ unleashes terrifying new monsters in prequel to Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic

Both new and familiar alien lifeforms lurk around in the Disney series Alien: Earth, based on the original 1979 Ridley Scott ...

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Alien director Ridley Scott issues sweary five-word response to new FX prequel

A lien filmmaker Ridley Scott had a simple five-word reaction to seeing the set of the new FX series inspired by his 1979 ...

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Forget Xenomorphs: The real threat in Alien was wage inequality and corporate greed

What if Alien (1979) wasn’t just a sci-fi horror film, but a warning about corporate betrayal and working-class struggles?

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Noah Hawley on Finding the Class Commentary in ‘Alien,’ Ignoring ‘Prometheus,’ and Why Ridley Scott Is a Better Hang Than the Coen Brothers

Earth" showrunner reflected on the unique niche he occupies in the TV space and how he turned one of Hollywood's most ...

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How 'Alien: Earth' pulls you into the world of 'Alien' in its opening scene

Set in 2120, Alien: Earth takes place just two years before Alien, in 2122. The series' opening scene might be set on the ...

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'Nibbling A Celery Stick.' Alien Earth's Cast Filmed With Practical Xenomorphs, And The Whole Experience Sounds Totally Trippy

Mile spoilers below for anyone who hasn't yet watched Alien: Earth on FX or with a Hulu subscription.

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