Mr. October

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.

Knowing what Noah Hawley is capable of, I'm wondering how such plot holes, non-existing character development and general emptiness could take place.

As for the direction, there is no tension and nothing appealing despite the high budget displayed on screen.

There is absolutely no soul in these first two 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.

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.