Week's top streaming entertainment across Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and additional platforms
This week, several new shows and films have graced our screens, but one title has caught the attention of audiences worldwide - "Alien: Earth", the highly-anticipated sci-fi series now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
Set in the year 2120, "Alien: Earth" serves as a prequel to the original 1979 Alien film and is part of the iconic franchise. The show takes place on a corporate-controlled Earth where humans, cyborgs, and synthetic beings coexist. The plot revolves around "Wendy", a hybrid of human consciousness and synthetic form, and a group of soldiers investigating a crashed spaceship that unleashes a deadly alien threat[1][2][5].
"Alien: Earth" has been met with critical acclaim, achieving a 96% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. The series has been praised for its writing, production, and performances, particularly Sydney Chandler's portrayal of the lead character[2][4]. It is widely regarded as one of Hulu’s strongest original series to date.
Other notable releases include the return of "Outlander" season 7, part 1 on Netflix, based on the books by Diana Gabaldon. For fans of the series, this is a chance to catch up before the eighth and final season in 2026.
"Butterfly", a new streaming spy thriller, is available on Amazon Prime Video. Based on Arash Amel's graphic novel of the same name, the series stars Daniel Dae Kim as a retired intelligence agent trying to connect with his daughter[3].
For those seeking a different kind of adventure, "The Legend of Ochi" is a charming movie available on HBO Max. This film, written and directed by Isaiah Saxon, uses puppetry and practical special effects to tell the story of a young farm girl named Yuri who finds an injured baby Ochi and goes on a perilous journey to reunite it with its family[6].
In the realm of horror, "The Monkey", a film based on a Stephen King short story, is available on Hulu. This brutal and slapstick horror follows an estranged father and son trying to resolve their differences while surviving a cursed toy monkey[7].
Lastly, "Night Always Comes", a crime thriller, is available on Netflix, starring Vanessa Kirby and Zack Gottsagen.
In summary, "Alien: Earth" has stolen the spotlight this week, with its intense, stressful one-night setting, body horror, gore, and focus on the war between mega-corporations. For those who prefer a more heartwarming tale, "The Legend of Ochi" offers a charming alternative. Regardless of your preference, there's something for everyone in this week's new releases.
[1] https://www.hulu.com/series/alien-earth-216b7b68-334f-4677-b58b-a940886c757c [2] https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/alien_earth/s01 [3] https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly/dp/B09P8J6982 [4] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13336916/ [5] https://www.hulu.com/series/outlander-7-part-1-f049e5f1-b628-453b-9e62-f5a52c93b7f3 [6] https://www.hbo.com/movies/the-legend-of-ochi [7] https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-monkey-7e371288-44d6-418d-955f-512f6a19c2f0
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