Alien: Earth – Every New Monster Species Explained

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Noah Hawley, the showrunner for Alien: Earth, felt that the series wasn’t fully exploring the potential of its title. Ridley Scott’s original Alien (1979) introduced terrifying extraterrestrial lifeforms lurking in deep space. Over time, the franchise, including Scott himself, has broadened the spectrum of these terrors, introducing various forms of the infamous xenomorph, as well as the “black goo” capable of causing unpredictable transformations.

In “Alien: Earth,” writer Hawley simplifies some complex lore from the Alien franchise by suggesting that Facehugger eggs and Xenomorph Drones were merely one of five extraterrestrial species uncovered by the Weyland-Yutani corporation during their space expeditions, with the intention of creating a new era of biological weapons. Although the first two episodes only offer tantalizing glimpses of the terrors yet to unfold, “Alien: Earth” introduces several new and terrifying creatures.

NOTE: It’s clear that the facehugger eggs and the ensuing xenomorphs will feature in the show, so let’s skip over that familiar territory. Here are the four new creatures that have been introduced into the Alien universe lore:

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4) The Eye Octopus

In simpler terms, this cryptic parasitic entity, similar in danger to the xenomorphs from the original ‘Alien’ movie, doesn’t have an official name yet. So, we’ll refer to it as the ‘Eye Octopus’ parasite for now due to its distinctive features. Upon reaching the Maginot crash site by the Prodigy Corporation team, it becomes evident that the Eye Octopus has broken free and plans to escape. Fortunately, a hybrid squad known as the “Lost Boys” along with their synthetic handler Kirsh, played by Timothy Olyphant, successfully capture this elusive creature.

The Eye Octopus is intriguingly given perspective shots throughout its on-screen appearances, implying that it’s an intelligent, strategic creature with a keen mind. Its role within the Alien series fits seamlessly – it crawls around using a slimy, tentacled body resembling a small octopus, but instead of multiple eyes, it has a single eye as its “head” that can change focus from singular to multi-directional vision like a fly. When it attacks, this parasite extends its powerful tentacles dramatically to capture victims and forcibly replace one of their eyes with itself. The tentacles function as neural connections, taking control over the host’s body, whether they are alive or deceased. Although it doesn’t possess the same global infectious danger as a xenomorph infestation, the Eye Octopus remains a significant threat due to its ability to invade various types of hosts in an unpredictable manner.

3) Blood Bugs

In the initial two episodes of “Alien: Earth”, alongside the xenomorph, the focus shifts towards the blood bugs. Much like the Eye Octopus, these insects exhibit signs of intelligence and craftiness; post the ship’s crash, they seize the opportunity when two members from the Prodigy search and rescue team are stranded in the damaged lab, bound together. With their prey isolated and incapacitated, the blood bugs strike, burrowing into the men’s bodies for sustenance, feasting on blood and internal organs. As the sacks at the back of their bodies expand with gore, they drag behind them. The ensuing investigation by Hermit (Alex Lawther) and the Prodigy S&R team uncovers records suggesting a resemblance between these bugs and the xenomorph species: they are implanted within a host, where they grow until their egg sac hatches, releasing numerous bugs inside the host’s body. While we know they can hunt, spin some form of web, and overpower an adult human, the full extent of their abilities remains a mystery.

2) The Flower Bud

The flower-like creature in question isn’t particularly talkative; however, it undeniably leaves an impact from the initial episodes. To begin with, it’s the first mysterious entity we encounter confined within the Maginot at the outset of the series, and it also appears prominently suspended in a hallway following the crash.

Beyond pursuing Kirsh and Tootles (Kit Young) menacingly with a spiked appendage extending from its bud, which seems quite lethal, there’s not much insight to be gained about this creature. Will it eventually bloom to unveil a new terrifying entity that’s been brewing within? Or is it perhaps a reimagined Venus Flytrap, as depicted in the Alien? The solution to this riddle might be hinted at in a quick computer screen document seen in one of the earlier Alien: Earth trailers.

1) Cricket Bug

Did you manage to notice the large alien insectoid bug with cricket-like legs in the cargo hold during the initial scene of Alien: Earth? If you rewatch the first episode, you’ll find it – one of the boxes contains this unusual creature that hops onto the glass case. The Maginots’ crew had collected five different species (with one RIP), and this cricket bug-like creature was the fifth and last one they gathered. Given the time constraints in the early episodes of Alien: Earth, it seems this insect might be featured more prominently in future episodes since it didn’t appear to escape during the crash.

Earth” is expected to unfold its story over eight episodes, giving each new creature a chance to shine in the spotlight. So far, which of these new creatures do you find most appealing in design? Is this expansion of the franchise’s lore thrilling, or would you rather have the classic xenomorph remain the main character? “Alien: Earth” is currently streaming on FX-Hulu.

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2025-08-13 05:41