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Alien: Earth Episode 6 Introduces Metal‑Eating Species as Power Struggle Intensifies

The FX/Hulu prequel deepens creature lore, heightening pressure on Prodigy’s island lab.

Overview

  • Episode 6 officially unveils the Fly, a previously teased organism that liquefies material with an acidic gel.
  • A high-level meeting between Boy Kavalier and Yutani sets the stage for an aggressive specimen retrieval effort by Weyland‑Yutani.
  • The hour spotlights escalating corporate maneuvering and covert tactics designed to destabilize the facility.
  • Series creator Noah Hawley flags a sheep sequence as “probably the most disturbing scene” on television this year.
  • Closing moments position the season for broader fallout at the research center in the next installment.