FX's Alien: Earth -- "Mr. October" -- Season 1, Episode 2 (Airs Tues, August 12) -- Pictured (L-R): Adarsh Gourav as Slightly, Sydney Chandler as Wendy.
FX's Alien: Earth -- "Mr. October" -- Season 1, Episode 2 (Airs Tues, August 12) -- Pictured (L-R): Moe Bar-El as Rashidi, Alex Lawther as Hermit.

Enthusiasts of the horror of the Alien movies are set to get a new fix in the shape of a new TV series, Alien: Earth, with the show set to make its debut on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Set in the year 2120, two years before the original Alien movie and 16 years after the events of Alien: Covenant, the show explores the aftermath of the deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot's crash-landing on Earth.

“‘Wendy’ (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat in FX’s Alien: Earth,” the show's description says.

Here's what to know about Season 1 of "Alien: Earth," including the release date, episode schedule, and cast.

When does 'Alien: Earth' Season 1 premiere?

The first two episodes of Season 1 of "Alien: Earth" will premiere on FX on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. ET.

At the same time, the two episodes will be released on Hulu. Following Tuesday’s double episode premiere, new episodes will come out every Tuesday through mid-September.

How to watch 'Alien: Earth' Season 1

The first two episodes of Season 1 of "Alien: Earth" will premiere on Hulu on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

The least-expensive plan (which requires watching commercials) is $9.99 per month (or $99.99/year), and it provides access to Hulu’s ad-supported streaming library. Students can get that plan for $1.99 per month, if eligible.

You can get a free trial of Hulu, but you do need to sign up and submit payment details. (You won’t be charged until the end of your trial period – the trial length is different depending on the subscription tier you choose.)

Other subscription options include Hulu bundled with Disney+, which costs $10.99 (with ads). Bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, the cost is $16.99 (with ads) or $19.99 (without ads).

For more plans and prices, visit the Hulu website.

When is the 'Alien: Earth' Season 1 episode release?

Here is the full list of release dates for Season 1 episodes of "Alien: Earth:"

  • Episode 1: Aug. 12, "Neverland"
  • Episode 2: Aug. 12, "Mr. October"
  • Episode 3: Aug. 19, "Metamorphosis"
  • Episode 4: Aug. 26, “Observation”
  • Episode 5: Sept. 2, “Emergence”
  • Episode 6: Sept. 9, “The Fly”
  • Episode 7: Sept. 16, “In Space, No One”
  • Episode 8: Sept. 23, "The Real Monsters"

‘Alien: Earth’ Season 1 cast

Starring Sydney Chandler as Wendy, the cast of “Alien: Earth” is a sizable one, featuring a long list of characters in the first season of the show.

Here’s the cast for Season 1:

  • Sydney Chandler as Wendy
  • Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh
  • Alex Lawther as CJ "Hermit"
  • Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier
  • Essie Davis as Dame Silvia
  • Adarsh Gourav as Slightly
  • Kit Young as Tootles
  • David Rysdahl as Arthur
  • Babou Ceesay as Morrow
  • Jonathan Ajayi as Smee
  • Erana James as Curly
  • Lily Newmark as Nibs
  • Diêm Camille as Siberian
  • Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins
  • Moe Bar-El as Rashidi
  • Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yutani

Watch the ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 1 trailer

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