“Fargo” and “Legion” series creator Noah Hawley pens a new chapter in the “Alien” franchise, bringing the seminal science fiction series to Earth – and to television – in FX’s “Alien: Earth.” Set before the events of Ridley Scott’s 1979 “Alien,” the sci-fi classic that launched the long-running franchise, “Alien: Earth” promises a corporate hellscape where a ship comes crash-landing with a handful of nightmarish alien species on board.
That includes the iconic “Alien” creature, the Xenomorph, of course, but it also includes several brand-new creature creations concocted just for the series. We’ll have to wait to meet them all (and all other manner of monster we may encounter, man or otherwise) as “Alien: Earth” rolls out its episodes week-to-week.
Here’s everything to know about where to watch “Alien: Earth” and when to expect new episodes.
When does “Alien: Earth” come out?
“Alien: Earth” premiered its first two episodes on Tuesday, Aug. 12, on FX and Hulu, and on Aug. 13 on Disney+ internationally.
What time is “Alien: Earth” on Hulu?
New episodes of “Alien: Earth” will be available to stream Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Hulu.
They will also air on FX at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
How many episodes are there?
“Alien: Earth” has eight episodes.
The first two episodes debut on Aug. 12. Subsequent episodes will debut weekly on Tuesdays.
What’s the full weekly release schedule?
- Episode 1: “Neverland” – Aug. 12
- When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, “Wendy” (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.
- Episode 2: “Mr. October” – Aug. 12
- Tensions rise between rival corporations, a reunion takes place, and a secret is revealed.
- Episode 3: “Metamorphosis” – Aug. 19
- The team returns home with unexpected cargo. An unsettling experiment occurs, and a new talent is discovered.
- Episode 4: “Observation” – Aug. 26
- An unexpected connection is formed while a covert plot puts everyone in danger.
- Episode 5: “In Space, No One … ” – Sept. 2
- Episode 6: Sept. 9
- Episode 7: Sept. 16
- Episode 8: Sept. 23
Has “Alien: Earth” been renewed for Season 2?
No, for now, “Alien: Earth” only has the greenlight for the first eight episodes. However, in a recent Variety interview, Hawley made it clear he has a long-term vision for the series and plans for it to run for multiple seasons.
“Season 1 is the proof of concept,” Hawley said. “And if it works commercially, then Season 2 is about building a model upon which we can envision making a Season 3, 4, 5.” He added that it’s “designed to be a recurring series,” and “endings are what give stories meaning,” so he already has an idea of where it’s headed.
