Alien: Earth has finally arrived on Hulu, and the first two episodes set the tone for what’s expected from this TV series. Written and directed by Noah Hawley, “Neverland” opens with a familiar storyline from the Alien franchise, where a Weyland-Yutani-owned science vessel, Maginot, is roused from cryosleep. The crew discovers they’ve gathered specimens of deadly aliens, including a Xenomorph.
The show explores the ongoing battle for supremacy among five corporations that control the planet and their pursuit of immortality. We see Boy Kavalier’s vision of transplanting human minds into synthetic bodies through his Prodigy corporation. However, this concept is not fully developed in the first two episodes.
The action shifts to the crash site where Hermit’s search-and-rescue team and Kirsh find themselves amidst the wrecked ship and surrounding building. The show delivers impressive visuals, but some kills by the Xenomorph happen off-camera, leaving viewers feeling incomplete.
A reunion between Wendy (Marcy) and Hermit occurs at the end of “Mr. October,” but it’s short-lived as the Xenomorph crashes in and kidnaps him. Will she succeed in saving her brother? With Alien: Earth on Hulu, fans can look forward to a thrilling start to this new chapter in the Alien franchise.
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