The New ‘ Alien: Earth ’ series brings sci-fi horror to FX and is quickly staking its claim as the franchise’s boldest TV move yet. And Episode 3 (“Metamorphosis,” August 19, 2025) shows why. A tense, gory showdown for Wendy ( Sydney Chandler ) collides with big philosophical swings and corporate chill, while standout turns from the ensemble keep fans buzzing. PEOPLE’s ending explainer lays out the hour’s key beats (including that brutal Xenomorph fight) and notes an eight-episode first season heading toward a September 23, 2025, finale on FX and Hulu.

Performance praise is rising too: TVLine spotlighted Babou Ceesay’s cyborg Morrow among the week’s strongest turns, underscoring how the show balances steel-cold menace with flickers of humanity. Fans are poring over details and c

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