The Alien series is set to debut on TV and streaming platforms soon, but with some significant alterations to the established lore. There has been speculation that Alien: Earth might adopt an unconventional approach to the franchise since its announcement, causing quite a stir among fans. Notably, the original Alien (1979) director Ridley Scott expressed his doubts about the TV series by stating that it would never surpass the quality of the first film. The creator of Alien: Earth, Noah Hawley, is known for giving unique twists to popular intellectual properties (such as Fargo and Legion), so a straightforward Alien sci-fi/horror story may not be what we expect.
On the new Alien: Earth feature, there are concerns among die-hard franchise loyalists due to certain elements that seem at odds with established lore. The creators of the show are addressing these issues proactively and clarifying that such deviations from tradition are indeed part of the storyline.
As a discerning moviegoer, I’m thrilled to share that fresh insights about “Alien: Earth” have surfaced, shedding light on an Earth that mirrors our contemporary struggles. The planet’s ecological crisis deepens, while the reins of wealth, power, and dominion are gripped tightly by a select few mega-corporations. It’s clear that showrunner, Mr. Hawley, is striking a chord with socio-political themes that resonate deeply – and his approach to merging real-world issues with science fiction is anything but veiled.
Hawley explained to Variety that he aimed to anticipate potential future scenarios. Is it plausible to assume billionaires will become trillionaires? Considering the rising global temperatures and increasing sea levels, we’re likely looking at a warmer, wetter planet as our home.
The Franchise Lore About Synthetics Will Be Changed In A Major Way
As a dedicated cinema enthusiast, I find the most stirring change to the Alien universe that Noah Hawley is bringing about lies in the role of androids, often referred to as “synthetics.” In the Alien saga, synthetics have traditionally been portrayed as assistants to mankind during deep-space expeditions. However, these synthetics were always under the control of the Weyland-Yutani corporation. The upcoming series, Alien: Earth, is set to unveil competing megacorporations on Earth. In this new landscape of the lore, Hawley is introducing rival forms of post-human evolution. This will encompass Kirsh (played by Timothy Olyphant), a “cyborg striving to reshape humanity according to his design.” The narrative will revolve around Wendy (Sydney Chandler), who will be the first “hybrid,” meaning a young mind transplanted into an older synthetic body.
Alien: Earth Doesn’t Fit Neatly Into the Timeline
The standout discovery in the newest ‘Alien: Earth’ feature is that the series discards storylines set up in Scott’s prequels, instead coexisting alongside ‘[Alien:] Romulus’ as a separate narrative.
From my perspective as a follower: The upcoming series “Alien: Earth” is set in 2120, just two years before the original Alien storyline. Another series called Romulus starts in 2142, so it’s essential to remember that these projects share some similarities. A significant point of discussion will be the possibility that this series might disregard the events of Ridley Scott’s Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. These films were notorious for veering away from being direct prequels, delving into broader themes of creation and introducing the black goo mutagen, which has since been a key factor in the development of the xenomorph species.
If I understand correctly, the creator of this new series, Hawley, could use the arrival of xenomorphs on Earth to potentially rewrite the species’ origin. This would allow him to sidestep any lore about the Engineer race and the crashed ship on LV-426. Instead, the focus could shift to the Weyland-Yutani corporation’s continued search for new sources of xenomorph DNA across the cosmos, following their initial encounter with them on Earth in Hawley’s series.
Hawley mentioned that the mythology is quite sparse across the seven films, and he’s excited about making modifications because it was refreshing not to have to force a mythology onto what already exists, but rather to begin anew.
It seems that fans of Alien can expect even more complex and fragmented storylines, which they will undoubtedly appreciate.
In simpler terms, as expressed by FX Entertainment president Gina Balian, “Things don’t always need to connect seamlessly like they do in Marvel stories.” She added, “Our audience isn’t accustomed to such continuity in this fictional world. It doesn’t carry the same level of expectation.
We’ll see about that when Alien: Earth premieres on FX-Hulu on August 12th.
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2025-07-23 21:40