The series by creator Noah Hawley is described as a spin-off to the original Ridley Scott-directed film, " Alien ," from 1979. The film follows a space crew aboard the starship, Nostromo, who are on their journey back home when they receive a distress call from an alien vessel.

Earth” ends with a five-star, no-notes needle drop (or choice of a pre-existing song). A tone of dread has been set throughout the episode, in which we learn that corporations, technology, and military rule in this future world.

FX’s new “Alien” prequel, “Alien: Earth,” batters viewers expecting Xenomorph horror from an additional, less expected angle: The series is practically drowning in “Peter Pan” metaphors that don’t quite work.

"Alien: Earth" Season 1 had a two-episode premiere Tuesday and will play out over the course of six more episodes. Sydney Chandler and Alex Lawther star.

Alien: Earth takes place in 2120, two years before the events of the original Ridley Scott's masterpiece, Alien. This sets the show's events as occurring right before the crew of the Nostromo were intended to head back to Earth,

Who and What are Dame and Arthur Sylvia?: Dame Sylvia and Arthur Sylvia are humans and scientists helping Boy Kavalier create the hybrids. Arthur seems to be more invested in the technical aspect of the project, while Dame is something of a therapist and mother figure to the kids. They are also married to each other.

The 'Fargo' creator returns to FX with a haunting take on the classic science fiction franchise, with brand new creatures along for the ride.