Alien: Earth's first two episodes already surpass Prometheus, offering a better prequel with engaging characters, and a fresh take on franchise lore.

The series by creator Noah Hawley is described as a spin-off to the original Ridley Scott-directed film, " Alien ," from 1979. The film follows a space crew aboard the starship, Nostromo, who are on their journey back home when they receive a distress call from an alien vessel.