Terrifying beings from the Alien series invade our domestic spaces in the latest TV production
In the year 2120, the FX show "Alien: Earth" takes us on a thrilling journey, set against a backdrop of a world where five powerful corporations control the planet, and the arrival of deadly alien creatures intensifies threats to humanity.
The series centres around Wendy, a human consciousness transferred into a synthetic body, who is on a mission to reunite with her long-lost brother Hermit. The story unfolds as Wendy navigates a survival horror landscape, where the crash-landing of a mysterious deep space research vessel named the Maginot on Earth sets off a chain of events.
The show delves deep into human morality, as Wendy grapples with her identity as a human-synthetic hybrid, raising questions about consciousness, identity, and the ethics of transferring human minds into artificial bodies. This exploration of humanism confronts transhumanism and the pursuit of immortality.
In terms of AI and corporate power, the ruling syndicate called The Five, with their unchecked financial and legal power enforced by cold synthetic arbitrators, serves as a critique of hypercapitalism and the dehumanizing potential of AI-enabled corporate dominance. Hermit's failed attempt to escape a contract to pursue medical school highlights the oppressive reach of AI systems controlling human lives.
The theme of family is central to the series, with Wendy's quest revolving around reuniting with Hermit, whom she thought was dead. As she interacts with the alien specimens and Hybrids (humans with synthetic augmentations), her affinity for these beings grows, blurring traditional boundaries of human and "other," family and alien.
"Alien: Earth" also introduces new extraterrestrial creatures whose life cycles, behaviours, and diets remain a mystery. The Xenomorph in this show plays a different role compared to its traditional role in the "Alien" franchise, aiming to recreate the feeling of uncertainty about the Xenomorph's nature, as seen in the original "Alien" movie.
The show's storyline explores deep questions about humanity, children's growth, morality, and the role of adults in society, challenging viewers to question what it means to be human in a world increasingly shaped by synthetic and alien forces.
Noah Hawley, known for taking major franchises and turning them into his own unique universes, has once again crafted a compelling narrative that combines sci-fi horror with thought-provoking themes, making "Alien: Earth" a must-watch for fans of the genre and those seeking a fresh perspective on the future of humanity.
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