As a long-time fan of the Alien franchise, I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment upon hearing the title for Noah Hawley’s upcoming FX series: Alien: Earth. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for pushing the boundaries of storytelling and exploring new angles within a beloved universe. But the idea of Earth being the setting for an Alien series just feels… uninspired.
Halfway through the year, there’s still plenty of buzz surrounding the upcoming titles on the 2024 TV schedule. As a huge fan of the Alien movies, I can’t help but feel excited about the future of this beloved franchise. Recently, during some awards season chatter regarding FX’s impressive lineup, the title for Noah Hawley’s Alien series was revealed. For many fans, including myself, the name didn’t live up to our expectations and left us with some burning questions that need answering.
What Alien Fans Have Said About The FX Series’ Title So Far
As a long-time fan of science fiction and horror genres, I was both thrilled and intrigued by the recent news about FX’s upcoming series, “Alien: Earth.” Having grown up watching Ridley Scott’s iconic Alien films, I can’t help but feel a deep connection to this franchise. So when Variety broke the news that FX chairman John Landgraf had casually dropped the title of this new show during a chat about the Emmy nominations, I couldn’t contain my excitement.
After the news spread on social media, fans expressed their disappointment with comments similar to those shown below.
- “Yay… Earth… What happened to imagination?” – @RothGamez
- “That’s aweful and to think someone got paid for that!” – @johnthegreenie
- “Maybe they should revisit this discussion.” – @GregPaceOhio
- “On Earth, nothing can hear you Alien.” – @MatWBT
- “AVP Requiem made the mistake of putting the xenomorphs on earth, it’s a ridiculous premise that doesn’t work.” – @KingofRockk
As an avid lover of the “Alien” series myself, I completely understand and share the criticisms of these individuals. And I must admit, the title “Aliens,” which was reportedly suggested by James Cameron with a dollar sign attached, is quite intriguing. I’m curious to know how people responded to that title back then when they first heard it. Despite its seemingly straightforward nature, “Aliens” went on to become a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece.
At this point in the Alien franchise, given what we’ve learned about the Earth cast and plotline, significant doubts arise. Let’s be open about these issues and examine them closely, as a Company scientist examines a Facehugger.
My Big Questions About The Future Of Alien: Earth
I’m beginning to wonder if people will entrust me with the role of leading the Alien Grievances Team. Previously, I’ve voiced my apprehensions regarding the Alien: Romulus popcorn containers set for cinemas. However, the queries I have in relation to Alien: Earth are an entirely new challenge.
The major issue I’ve had all along has been clearly outlined for us in our previous summary of Noah Hawley’s Alien series. As the title suggests, it appears that Ellen will bring the Xenomorph to Earth.
On one side, I find that intriguing and reminds me of the “in Alien 3’s teaser trailer, they said ‘on Earth, everyone can hear you scream.’ I plan to add this as it’s worth checking out, despite the movie ultimately not being set on Earth. Here’s the old teaser:
In contrast, “Alien: Earth” being slated for 2092, which is 30 years prior to the events of “Alien,” implies that Weyland Corporation obtained a Xenomorph sample around a year before the Prometheus expedition reached its destination. This scenario creates some complications when considered alongside Noah Hawley’s interpretation of the “Alien” prequels, resulting in an intricate and potentially confusing narrative within the franchise.
Hawley’s statements seem to contradict his earlier declaration that the Weyland-Yutani Corporation’s AI project would be a significant aspect of “Alien: Earth’s” narrative. This discrepancy, in the context of Hawley debating with Ridley Scott over retro-futurism versus Scott’s “Apple store technology,” could potentially create complications for the established David/MUTHUR dynamic in the series.
In the “Prometheus” series, as depicted in the canon, the Weyland Corporation is portrayed as one entity before the merger took place. This means that if there was no remote update to the spacecraft in Ridley Scott’s prequel, then something must have been overlooked or misunderstood. It seems rather simple for Disney+ to create a new icon with a teal color to symbolize its merged access with Hulu. So why is it proving to be such a challenge in this scenario?
Instead of delving deeper into the possible challenges of “Alien: Earth,” I’m excitedly looking forward to seeing how it unfolds. The executives at FX have shown approval, and Noah Hawley’s talent as a storyteller is highly respected within the industry.
As an avid gamer and fan of the Alien franchise, I’m eagerly anticipating the release of the new story set to premiere on FX in 2025. However, for the time being, I need to push my worries aside and let the events of Alien: Romulus unfold on August 16, 2024. I have a feeling that this installment will bring up some intriguing canonical questions, making it all the more exciting for me.
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2024-07-18 23:08