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'Alien: Earth' is one of the best shows so far this year

'Alien: Earth' is one of the best shows so far this year

Summary

The TV show "Alien: Earth" is a new series set in the year 2120. It features a crew working for a powerful corporation, engaging with alien species and futuristic technology. The show explores themes of human ambition and the interaction between humans and technology.

Key Facts

  • "Alien: Earth" is set in the year 2120 and is connected to the classic "Alien" films.
  • The crew works for a corporation named Weyland-Yutani, which also appears in the original films.
  • The story involves capturing alien species and a spaceship malfunction leading to a crash on Earth.
  • There is advanced technology in the show, including cyborgs, synths (fully artificial people), and hybrids.
  • Hybrids are created by transferring human consciousness into synthetic bodies.
  • Different corporations compete to offer life-extending technologies.
  • The series is a homage to earlier "Alien" films, using similar settings and themes.

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