After eight episodes of terrifying new creatures , Alien homages , and existential questions about the future of humanity , Alien: Earth Season 1 has come to a close. And what a close it was.

The finale, titled "The Real Monsters," flips the power dynamic that's been in place for the entire season. By the end of the episode, the hybrid Lost Boys , led by Wendy (Sydney Chandler) , have gained total control over their keepers, including Boy Kavalier (Samuel Blenkin) and Dame Sylvia (Essie Davis). This power shift has been in the cards since Alien: Earth 's first episode , but how do we get here? Let's break it down.

Alien: Earth 's hybrids finally realize how strong they are. Alex Lawther, Sydney Chandler, and Lily Newmark in "Alien: Earth." Credit: Patrick

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