When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, Wendy 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 new series, “Alien: Earth,” airing on Tuesday, August 12.

The new series will premiere the first two episodes at 8 p.m. ET on FX. Those without cable can watch the show for free through DIRECTV , which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and FuboTV are other options for streaming the show, and FuboTV offers $20 off your first month.

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When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, “Wendy” (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the plan

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