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First Reviews Of 'Alien: Earth' On Hulu and Disney+: Another 'Alien' Flop Or Finally Something Good?
'Alien: Earth' brings terrifying aliens to Earth in an exciting new series, thrilling fans of the franchise.
Director Noah Hawley, known for his work on Fargo, is bringing a new series to the streaming services Hulu and Disney+. Set in the beloved universe, Alien: Earth is the first television series within the iconic franchise. The reception has proven to be incredibly strong.
Alien: Earth follows various characters fighting for survival after terrifying extraterrestrial beings have appeared on Earth. The story explores themes such as humanity, power, and the instinct to survive. Currently, the series holds a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Expansive and Ominous
Angie Han from The Hollywood Reporter describes the series as "a captivating, large-scale, and sometimes awkward, but ultimately compelling epic about humanity, pride, and the primal instinct of fighting against aliens". She especially praises the balance between action and deeper themes.
Ben Travers from IndieWire notes that Alien: Earth is not always stable, but still forms an engaging and eerie expansion of a normally limited setting. He compares it to Hawley's earlier work, appreciating the new approach.
True to the Franchise
Nick Schager from The Daily Beast sees the series as "a dream for fans". He states that Hawley remains true to the existing mythology while adding new, horrifying elements that keep the story fresh for both existing and new viewers.
Alan Sepinwall from Rolling Stone notes that, as with Fargo, Hawley has taken a concept that seems "difficult to translate to television and made it something thrilling, strange, and surprising".
Visually Haunting
Richard Lawson from Vanity Fair points out the visual work of Hawley and cinematographer David Franco. He describes images that slowly blend into one another, creating a "dreamlike atmosphere that subtly turns into a nightmare".
Streaming from August 12, catch Alien: Earth on Hulu and Disney+. There are a total of eight episodes, with the first titled "Neverland."
Alien: Earth follows various characters fighting for survival after terrifying extraterrestrial beings have appeared on Earth. The story explores themes such as humanity, power, and the instinct to survive. Currently, the series holds a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Expansive and Ominous
Angie Han from The Hollywood Reporter describes the series as "a captivating, large-scale, and sometimes awkward, but ultimately compelling epic about humanity, pride, and the primal instinct of fighting against aliens". She especially praises the balance between action and deeper themes.
Ben Travers from IndieWire notes that Alien: Earth is not always stable, but still forms an engaging and eerie expansion of a normally limited setting. He compares it to Hawley's earlier work, appreciating the new approach.
True to the Franchise
Nick Schager from The Daily Beast sees the series as "a dream for fans". He states that Hawley remains true to the existing mythology while adding new, horrifying elements that keep the story fresh for both existing and new viewers.
Alan Sepinwall from Rolling Stone notes that, as with Fargo, Hawley has taken a concept that seems "difficult to translate to television and made it something thrilling, strange, and surprising".
Visually Haunting
Richard Lawson from Vanity Fair points out the visual work of Hawley and cinematographer David Franco. He describes images that slowly blend into one another, creating a "dreamlike atmosphere that subtly turns into a nightmare".
Streaming from August 12, catch Alien: Earth on Hulu and Disney+. There are a total of eight episodes, with the first titled "Neverland."
