FX’s Alien: Earth ended its debut season with a show-stopping cliffhanger, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the fate of its broken toy characters and xenomorph. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, showrunner Noah Hawley revealed that the finale sets up a second season while keeping options open for future storylines.
Hawley aimed to keep “all the chess pieces on the board” in the finale, ensuring the audience would be invested in the next chapter. While planning a second and third season was mentioned, Hawley emphasizes that he doesn’t have a fixed destination and is open to adjusting his ambition based on feedback from audiences and critics.
The show’s unique blend of sci-fi elements and genres has garnered praise for its “high-degree-difficulty dive” into the world of Alien. Hawley hopes to continue telling stories in this tone, focusing on the future of humanity with a sense of entertainment and urgency. With the critical response positive, fans can expect more of the same exciting storytelling from Alien: Earth’s creative team.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/alien-earth-finale-noah-hawley-season-2-interview-1236377913