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Alien: Earth Sci-Fi Series Challenges Franchise Classics with 96% Critics' Score
16 Aug
Summary
- Alien: Earth has a strong 7.9/10 IMDb user rating
- Ranks third-best in the Alien franchise after Alien (8.5/10) and Aliens (8.4/10)
- Features a hybrid humanoid robot protagonist, Wendy
As of August 16, 2025, the first two episodes of the eight-part sci-fi horror series Alien: Earth have premiered to widespread critical acclaim. The show, which is streaming on FX and FX on Hulu in the U.S. and Jio Hotstar in India, has earned a stellar 96% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
In terms of IMDb user ratings, Alien: Earth currently holds a strong 7.9/10 score, placing it third-best in the iconic Alien franchise. The series trails only Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece Alien (8.5/10) and James Cameron's acclaimed sequel Aliens (8.4/10). While the rating may fluctuate as more viewers share their opinions before the series concludes on September 23, 2025, a significant change seems unlikely.
Alien: Earth's unique premise, set in a world where cyborgs, synthetics, and humans coexist, has captivated audiences. The show follows Wendy, a hybrid humanoid robot with human consciousness, and a ragtag team of soldiers as they confront a mysterious deep-space threat to Earth. The series features a talented ensemble cast, including Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, and Indian actor Adarsh Gourav.
