Alien: Earth

Name: Alien: Earth
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2025-08-12
Cast: Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay

2025 | 1 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Battlestar Galactica, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, Wendy and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Critics' Choice Awards, 1 DGA Award and 2 Independent Spirit Awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a solid audience
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.5 million people sought it out in the past year