The new TV series on FX trades in the brutal simplicity and narrative economy of the "Alien"​ franchise ​for something rangier and looser.

Alien: Earth was created by Fargo's Noah Hawley and boasts a talented cast, including Sydney Chandler (who plays Wendy), Alex Lawther (who plays Wendy's brother, Hermit), Timothy Olyphant (who plays Kirsh), Samuel Blenkin (who plays Boy Kavalier) and Babou Ceesay (who plays security officer Morrow).

If you're in space, and no one can hear you scream, that's probably because a certain xenomorph with acid for blood has become a wee bit predictable - which is exactly why Alien: Earth creator Noah Hawley brought some new monstrous friends along for the party.

With its third episode, Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth continues to subvert expectations and cut through the noise of franchise fodder, instead finding something distinct and singular within the confines of the long-running series.

Those who were frightened out of their skin when “Alien” burst to life in 1979 are in for another chill. Hulu is streaming the newest iteration of the “Alien” franchise called “Alien: Earth. This one is commandeered by writer Noah Hawley,

FX ‘s Alien: Earth continues to unfold on Hulu as the show explores the classic film franchise from a new TV perspective, but one big question lingers as we follow hybrid Wendy ( Sydney Chandler) along for the Earth-based adventure. Will there be a Season 2?

Ahead of Alien: Earth's two-episode premiere, we talked to series creator Noah Hawley and executive producer David W. Zucker.

Alien: Earth has finally landed, and the premiere unveiled a very special cameo from series creator Noah Hawley, who appeared in a flashback sequence as Marcy’s, a.k.a. Wendy’s ( Sydney Chandler ), dad.