Mr. October

In the year 2120, alongside humans, cyborgs (people with both biological and artificial components) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist. But everything changes when Prodigy unleashes a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots imbued with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype, named Wendy, marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After the Weyland-Yutani spaceship crashes into Prodigy City, Wendy and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could ever have imagined.

But first, the positives. After watching two episodes, you have to conclude that the sets look fantastic. The opening scene, which manages to imitate the atmosphere of Alien 1978 fairly well, is unfortunately not continued in a longer scene with more depth. We get transitions to Earth and more or less cuts where a lot of the story is skipped.

Unfortunately, there are also some negative aspects. Goldsmith's traditional soundtrack is sorely missed, and at times, the film even switches to a kind of rock music that completely ruins the atmosphere and saps the tension.

Furthermore, the characters don't always react logically to the horror they witness, often too apathetically or almost indifferently, as if what they see is practically normal.

We see this especially when the young rescue worker walks through the ship, encounters the alien several times, experiences the greatest horror but still carries on as if nothing special has really happened instead of being in shock, compare that to the original Alien in which the crew members react in a much more human way, traumatized and panicked.

The series seems promising but it could go either way and I have a feeling that one small mistake could ruin the whole series.

Rival business empires fight to get their hands on the valuable cargo, but the group that is first on board the crashed ship discovers a deadly foe. The ship proves to be the unlikely venue for a family reunion.

It surprised me just how good this was; it's a terrific second episode that really held my attention and left me wanting more. Pace, action, horror, and some of that anticipation you get from the franchise-simply waiting for something bad to happen.

When I think of the early Alien movies, I think of the horror element: helpless people up against a deadly and terrifying threat, beasts that kill without thinking. This brought back some of that intensity.

I'm enjoying the characters, and I like the interesting relationship between Wendy and Joe. I also like that Wendy and her friends are still children; I think they're doing a reasonable job with that.

8/10.

I had high hopes for this series, but so far the writing and characterisation feel unconvincing. Despite a clear sense of extreme danger, the characters behave casually, with no apparent risk assessment. It's frustrating to watch actions that defy logic. By the second episode, major questions remain unanswered - how did the space crash happen in the first place, and why was there no Earth defence against an out-of-control ship? Too many elements don't add up. Hopefully, the story will improve in the coming episodes.

Literally only writing this review because of getting blown away by tool's stinkfist as the ending song...

Giving this series a real chance and if that song choice was the writer director's doing then I have hope. You'd only get it if you're a fan... I honestly cannot think of any show or movie with a tool track.

Alien: Earth's second episode dials up the intensity, clawing closer to the franchise's horror roots while untangling Episode 1's AI haze.

Noah Hawley leans into visceral thrills, delivering a blood-soaked xenomorph "slaughter" that echoes Alien's primal terror. Sydney Chandler's Wendy, the synthetic-human hybrid, grounds the chaos with raw vulnerability, her arc sharpening as she navigates her strange existence. The grimy, post-apocalyptic Earth setting pulses with dread, amplified by a haunting score and tight cinematography. Timothy Olyphant's Kirsh brings gritty charm, though his role still feels secondary.

The AI and corporate threads - less cluttered than the pilot - start to mesh with the horror, hinting at deeper stakes. However, pacing dips when tech jargon resurfaces, and the "Lost Boys" hybrids remain an odd fit, teetering on gimmicky.

Ep 2's leaner focus and gory set-pieces make it a step up, recapturing the Alien vibe while teasing future clarity. It's not perfect, but it's a pulse-pounding stride forward.