Tonight is the night. “Alien: Earth,” Noah Hawley’s daring sci-fi horror prequel, finally lands, and the hype is real. The first two episodes debut today, Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 8 p.m. Eastern on FX.

Aliens fans can watch the brand new show for free by signing up for DIRECTV’s free trial offer. Then take an extra $30 off your first billing cycle.

New users can also get up to $25 off Fubo TV and watch the show live and on-demand on Sling TV . Provider Free Trial / Intro Offer Billing Info (After Trial) DIRECTV 5-day free trial Starts at $49.99/month Fubo Up to $25 off 1st billing Pro plan starts at $84.99/month Sling TV No current free trial $45/month

A fan’s guide to tonight’s premiere: What to Expect

Set in 2120—just two years before “Alien” (1979), “ Alien: Earth ”

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