Alien: Earth expands the Alien franchise into television, with a prequel set in 2120, just before the events of the 1979 film. Created by Noah Hawley, who previously adapted Fargo for FX, the series allows for exploration within a franchise with minimal established lore. Hawley emphasized the potential for continuity issues, as the show introduces Xenomorphs on Earth prior to their discovery in space by the Nostromo crew. The limited mythology provides an opportunity for creativity within the overarching story.
Noah Hawley highlighted the advantage of having a franchise with minimal mythology, allowing flexibility in exploring the story within the established universe of Alien.
Set in 2120, two years before 1979's Alien, Alien: Earth raises potential continuity issues by introducing Xenomorphs on Earth before the events on the Nostromo.
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