"Being grown-up sucks." Now ain't that the truth, Smee? Carrying its positive momentum from last week onward, Alien: Earth returns to the present time for another hour-long endurance of horror, suspense, betrayals, and heartbreaking losses.
We've officially reached the point in any given Alien movie where the bodies are beginning to pile up, and all that was meant to be contained is now unleashed. The use of Godsmack's ironically titled "Keep Away" as the episode's parting needle drop is not just a headbanger, but a welcome emotional release valve—an invitation to say "Hell yeah!" and "Oh no..." at the same time. Never has crossing the point of no return felt so satisfying. ( Alien: Earth m issed an opportunity to use this song , however.)
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