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Alien: Earth Closes Season 1 on a Cliffhanger as Season 2 Talks Begin

The FX prequel capped its run to strong reviews, with creator Noah Hawley confirming discussions about renewal without a set timeline.

Overview

  • Episode 8 premiered September 23 at 8 p.m. ET on FX, with same‑day streaming on Hulu and availability on Disney+ in international markets.
  • Noah Hawley says conversations for a second season are underway, though he offers no decision or production timetable.
  • The finale ends with major threads intentionally unresolved, signaling further conflict and world‑building still to come.
  • Critical reception remains strong, with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score reported by Forbes based on aggregated reviews.
  • Production designer Andy Nicholson says the show’s chunky tablets drew from Sony’s vintage Watchman, aligning with its retro‑futurist aesthetic.