Impressed by the seamless integration of Alien: Earth with Ridley Scott's timeless masterpiece, yet persistently disappointed by one unforgivable blunder in a single scene.
The highly anticipated series, "Alien: Earth," has made its debut on FX and Hulu, with Noah Hawley's efforts garnering a mixed response so far. The show, set just two years before the original "Alien" movie, promises to deliver a thrilling experience reminiscent of the iconic film.
The series premiere is filled with familiar elements, as characters are introduced in a manner similar to the original "Alien" movie. However, it's not all smooth sailing for "Alien: Earth." The show faces some criticism for a reflection mistake that went unnoticed during post-production.
In the opening scene, a reflection of the text "Crew Status: Crew Dead" is shown on the face of Babou Ceesay's character, Morrow. The problem? The text is not mirrored, appearing as if it were bouncing off another reflective surface, which is scientifically incorrect for a reflection. This oversight, puzzling given the high quality of sci-fi elements in the scene, seems to have slipped through the cracks during editing or review.
Despite this hiccup, Morrow's intense scene of alerting the ship's "Mother" about the rest of the crew getting slaughtered is a standout moment. The series also features a design and set that closely resemble Ridley Scott's "Alien."
"Alien: Earth" also shares more similarities with the "Aliens" instalment, with aggro, gun-toting soldiers making an appearance. The show takes a terrifying turn when a gnarly Xenomorph attempts to break into the room during Morrow's scene. The introduction of the horrifying leech creatures is another nod to the gory shock of seeing facehuggers in action for the first time.
However, the method by which the Xenomorph and other creatures escape their captive states remains a mystery for now. Timothy Olyphant's character, Kirsh, shares traits with Ian Holm's character, Ash, from the original "Alien" series, adding another layer of intrigue.
Babou Ceesay's Morrow is the only survivor in the first batch of spacefarers in "Alien: Earth." The show drops new episodes every Tuesday on FX and Hulu, making it a favorite horror TV show for 2025, based on the first two episodes.
Despite the reflection mistake, "Alien: Earth" offers a thrilling and suspenseful experience that fans of the original series are sure to enjoy. Whether the production team can address these issues and maintain the high quality of the show remains to be seen.
[1] Source: The Verge [2] Source: Den of Geek
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