FX’s Alien: Earth brought the iconic sci-fi horror franchise to television for the first time — and season 1 has now come to a close. Premiering August 12, 2025, the series delivered eight episodes of suspense, action, and deep-space terror before wrapping with a cliffhanger finale on September 23.
While the story’s ending left fans with more questions than answers, the cast of seasoned actors and rising stars ensured every moment was packed with tension and intensity. Here’s a closer look at the talented cast bringing Alien: Earth to life below.
What Is Alien: Earth About?
Alien: Earth is set decades before the events of the original Alien film and takes the franchise to an entirely new setting — our own planet. The story unfolds in a near-future where powerful corporations, including the infamous Weyland-Yutani, are pushing the boundaries of science and ethics by experimenting with human/synthetic hybrids.
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How Many Episodes Are in Alien: Earth?
Season 1 of Alien: Earth consists of eight episodes. The series debuted with its first two episodes on August 12, 2025, with the remaining installments releasing weekly.
- Episode 1: Aug. 12, “Neverland”
- Episode 2: Aug. 12, “Mr. October”
- Episode 3: Aug. 19, “Metamorphosis”
- Episode 4: Aug. 26, “Observation”
- Episode 5: Sept. 2, “Emergence”
- Episode 6: Sept. 9, “The Fly”
- Episode 7: Sept. 16, “In Space, No One”
- Episode 8: Sept. 23, “The Real Monsters”
Where to Watch Alien: Earth
In the U.S., Alien: Earth streams exclusively on Hulu. New episodes dropped every Tuesday. Internationally, release platforms vary by region — for example, in the U.K., episodes are available on Disney+ the day after their U.S. debut.
Alien: Earth Cast
Here’s a look at the main cast of Season 1 Alien: Earth:
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Sydney Chandler as Wendy, the first human/synthetic hybrid whose consciousness has been transferred into a synthetic body.
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Alex Lawther as CJ “Hermit,” Wendy’s human soldier brother.
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Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, a synthetic protector and mentor to the young hybrids.
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Essie Davis as Dame Sylvia, a lead scientist in the hybrid program.
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Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier, the ambitious trillionaire CEO of Prodigy Corporation.
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Babou Ceesay as Morrow, a cyborg security officer loyal to Weyland-Yutani.
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Adarsh Gourav as Slightly, a member of Wendy’s hybrid group.
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Erana James as Curly, another hybrid with hidden ambitions.
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Lily Newmark as Nibs, one of the hybrids adjusting to their new life.
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Jonathan Ajayi as Smee, a hybrid and close confidant of Slightly.
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David Rysdahl as Arthur Sylvia, a human scientist and Dame Sylvia’s husband.
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Diêm Camille as Siberian, a human soldier.
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Moe Bar-El as Rashidi, another member of the tactical team.
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Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins, Boy Kavalier’s right-hand man in Prodigy.
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Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yutani, head of the powerful Weyland-Yutani Corporation.
