Now Showing TV Edition | Alien: Earth (Episodes 7 & 8)

Alien: Earth Episodes 7 & 8

We wrap up our Now Showing TV Edition of Alien: Earth Episodes 7 & 8 — Emergence & The Real Monsters — and this season one ending left us feeling… pretty meh.

Finale or Setup?

Instead of delivering a big, satisfying conclusion, the final two episodes seemed more interested in laying the groundwork for a potential second season that might never, but probably will, happen. Predictable story beats, a surprisingly high survival rate for the main cast (a bit too tidy for an Alien story), and a rushed pace left us wanting more.

Highlights in the Chaos

It wasn’t all bad news. We loved the striking imagery and cinematography of the episodes, and Wendy’s bond with her pet Xenomorphs gave the show some truly unique world-building moments. These glimmers reminded them why they were excited about Alien: Earth in the first place.

Looking Back on Season One

With the season in the books, we take a step back to look at Alien: Earth as a whole — what worked, what stumbled, and whether this bold attempt to expand the Alien universe deserves another shot at redemption. Eight episodes just didn’t feel like enough, and both of us agree that a ten-episode season might have given the story the room it needed to build toward something truly memorable.

Catch the full finale breakdown and season one reflection on the latest Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing TV Edition!