There’s a moment in the second episode of Alien: Earth where everything changes in an instant. The show you think you are watching , about a crashed ship and some weird hybrids, becomes the show you’ve always wanted to see. One of the most iconic creatures in film history makes its debut on your TV screen, it’s slow-motion, and it’s glorious. From there, things only get more interesting, more disgusting, and more awesome. It’s off to the races.

The first two episodes of Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth premiered this week, and we’re going to be here with you all season to break it down. The show’s arrival is the culmination of years of curiosity and anxiety, especially for fans of the Alien franchise. Alien on Earth? How would that work? Would the show feel like an Alien movie?

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