In recent weeks, I've had a lot of trouble finding a series that I consider worthwhile; it seems that little by little, the options are running out. Beyond a few series that have returned with a new season, there are few new offerings that have arrived to make a lasting impression. However, there is one that has not disappointed so far, and that is Alien: Earth. Just by reading the name, you can guess that this is a series derived from the well-known Alien universe, a franchise that has given us several good movies, as well as others that have been unfortunate.
This series takes place in the timeline after Alien: Covenant, so compared to the vast majority of movies, the series takes us quite far back, which is why we can consider it a prequel. This is the first time we've seen a series related to this universe, as all the previous material has been films. Alien: Earth was created by Noah Hawley, who also directs some episodes. As for the genre, we all know we'll be seeing a lot of science fiction and horror. The cast is not very well known, but there are some faces we will recognize, such as Timothy Olyphant and Essie Davis.
The name of the series already leads us to imagine that the events will mainly take place on Earth, and indeed, after a ship carrying several rare specimens crashes in a city, a bidding war breaks out between two large corporations dedicated to technology and research to obtain the specimens. But, as we are accustomed to seeing in this type of scenario, the specimens will wreak havoc before they can be captured or controlled.
On the other hand, the series also focuses on synthetic beings created by the Prodigy corporation, one of the technological rivals of Weyland-Yutani, a company that appears in practically every film in the Alien universe. These beings are created from the consciousness or minds of children, which makes them easy to manipulate, impulsive, and prone to making poor decisions. Thus, between the two aforementioned plots and the technological battle between two corporate giants, turbulent events will unfold in which the Xenomorph will undoubtedly play a fundamental and, therefore, catastrophic and terrifying role.
Alien: Earth | Official Trailer
Now, while it is true that the vast majority of science fiction series have had little sustainability over time, since sooner or later they run out of ideas, I believe that Alien: Earth has many advantages considering the entire universe behind it, which has been systematically built since the late 1970s. It is no coincidence that there are so many films right now and that there will surely be more. I think the creators just need to maintain a good drama or storyline accompanied by mysteries and secrets throughout the series so that it can have several good seasons. Personally, I hope this is the case, as I have honestly liked what I have seen so far.
There is much to develop and weave together, considering that new creatures other than the Xenomorph can be added and that there are other corporations in different parts of the universe that can play a fundamental role in a technological battle that can make everything much more interesting. For now, we'll have to wait and see what's left of the season and hope that it stays on the same track. I have no doubt that this series can be very worthwhile.
