Noah Hawley on ‘Alien: Earth,’ Sydney Chandler and Making Art in Texas

Noah Hawley on ‘Alien: Earth,’ Sydney Chandler and making art in Texas

The creator of the "Fargo" TV series is now bringing the "Alien" franchise to the small screen for the first time. He told us why he loves working in television, what inspired him most in the first two "Alien" films, and how he found playfulness amidst terror.

BLACK WATCH: (8.22.25) ‘The Gilded Age,’ ‘Alien: Earth,’ ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ & More

The summer days are swiftly pass,ing but there’s still plenty of TV to take in if you’re spending time in the crib, and away from the heat. In our latest Black Watch, we’re sharing some exciting and insightful viewing with plenty of diversity because that’s never a bad word around these parts. This week’s picks include a Spike Lee classic, a doc on Hurricane Katrina, and Black representation during the Gilded Age. Whether it’s documentaries, cul…

Noah Hawley Finally Addresses the 'Alien: Earth' and 'Blade Runner' Shared Universe Theory

One of Ridley Scott’s most iconic worlds is back in the spotlight with FX’s new series Alien: Earth, which premiered on August 12, 2025, to strong reviews and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. Created by Noah Hawley, the show directly continues the legacy of Scott’s Alien universe while exploring new characters and themes. But alongside its weekly rollout, one familiar debate has resurfaced among fans: is there a secret connection between Alien and B…

FX’s ALIEN: EARTH Launches to Huge 9.2 Million Views Globally on Disney+

FX’s Alien: Earth, the hit series from creator Noah Hawley, premiered to 9.2 million views globally in its first six days of streaming on Disney+.* Episode 3 of Alien: Earth, “Metamorphosis,” is also now streaming on Disney+ internationally and Tuesday, August 19 on Hulu at 8 p.m. ET and on the FX linear channel at 8 p.m. ET/PT. In episode 3, The team returns home with unexpected cargo. An unsettling experiment occurs, and a new talent is discov…