MLCKAA 586 Posted August 12 Premier episode tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,580 Posted August 12 YES!!!! Cannot wait!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 586 Posted August 13 1 hour ago, TheNewGirl said: YES!!!! Cannot wait!!!!! I kinda figured you’d say that. We may be the only people here who care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 2,292 Posted August 13 This sounds interesting. Good sci fi is impossible for me to pass up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 586 Posted August 13 3 hours ago, TheNewGirl said: YES!!!! Cannot wait!!!!! Well, the consciousness transfer into a synthetic body was a bit much for me, which is a shame since it’s such a huge element of the story. Regardless, I liked it and I think I’m gonna really like where it is going. ETA: The synth guy Morrow is kinda dumb with that welder in his fingertips. Is he a Terminator or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 7,124 Posted August 13 3 hours ago, TheNewGirl said: YES!!!! Cannot wait!!!!! I can. Really really want to watch it too but I’ve now gotten to the point where I’m too impatient to wait until next week and the week after. I want my entire cake NOW. So I will wait until the series is complete and then binge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 2,292 Posted August 13 I'm not a fan of the first episode. I won't be watching any more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 586 Posted August 13 12 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: I can. Really really want to watch it too but I’ve now gotten to the point where I’m too impatient to wait until next week and the week after. I want my entire cake NOW. So I will wait until the series is complete and then binge. Are you a fan of the Alien saga or just interested in this show? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 586 Posted August 13 Just now, Frozenbeernuts said: I'm not a fan of the first episode. I won't be watching any more. I understand this. I’m pot-committed to the Alien meta-narrative, so I’m all in. And also I didn’t hate E:1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 7,124 Posted August 13 3 minutes ago, MLCKAA said: Are you a fan of the Alien saga or just interested in this show? Both. Of course nothing ever lives up to the first two films. Despite that I watch every one anyhow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 586 Posted August 13 3 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: Both. Of course nothing ever lives up to the first two films. Despite that I watch every one anyhow. Ditto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 2,007 Posted August 13 10 hours ago, The Real timschochet said: I want my entire cake NOW Ol blowhard channeling his inner Varuna Salt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,846 Posted August 13 12 hours ago, MLCKAA said: I kinda figured you’d say that. We may be the only people here who care. I just found out about it last night. I set up a recording and recorded the two episodes from last night and will watch them over the weekend to decide if I want to continue. I'm a big Olyphant fan, and as others have noted a fan of the first couple of Alien films, so hoping it's good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,580 Posted August 13 12 hours ago, MLCKAA said: Well, the consciousness transfer into a synthetic body was a bit much for me, which is a shame since it’s such a huge element of the story. Regardless, I liked it and I think I’m gonna really like where it is going. ETA: The synth guy Morrow is kinda dumb with that welder in his fingertips. Is he a Terminator or something? I felt the same with the body transfer thing. I didn't hate it, but it kind of took me a few to try and figure out what was going on, but I also wasn't 100% paying attention. Lurch and I were kind of talking during the show, so we will have to watch again to make sure we caught everything. Didn't watch Ep 2 yet. It took me a minute to recognize Timothy Oliphant. We were both like, "Is that...??" And yup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,683 Posted August 13 E1 on deck for tonight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 586 Posted August 13 2 hours ago, HellToupee said: Ol blowhard channeling his inner Varuna Salt That’s Veruca Salt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 2,007 Posted August 13 1 minute ago, MLCKAA said: That’s Veruca Salt. Yes I know . iPadOS isn’t aware Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 586 Posted August 13 8 minutes ago, TheNewGirl said: I felt the same with the body transfer thing. I didn't hate it, but it kind of took me a few to try and figure out what was going on, but I also wasn't 100% paying attention. Lurch and I were kind of talking during the show, so we will have to watch again to make sure we caught everything. Didn't watch Ep 2 yet. It took me a minute to recognize Timothy Oliphant. We were both like, "Is that...??" And yup. E2 gets right into the nitty gritty. Still, the consciousness transfer is a hard pill for me to swallow. Takes the saga in a direction it doesn’t need to go. I guess they’re trying to push the envelope, but it’s needless. And then there’s Morrow the superbot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 586 Posted August 13 Just now, HellToupee said: Yes I know . iPadOS isn’t aware I got to hang out with those girls once. Hoped I’d fck one of them, but didn’t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,417 Posted August 13 2 hours ago, HellToupee said: Yes I know . iPadOS isn’t aware Saw them at an outdoor concert back when they were popular and first introduced this music. Also, I'll be watching this Alien Earth show. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 586 Posted August 14 On 8/13/2025 at 11:07 AM, TheNewGirl said: I felt the same with the body transfer thing. I didn't hate it, but it kind of took me a few to try and figure out what was going on, but I also wasn't 100% paying attention. Lurch and I were kind of talking during the show, so we will have to watch again to make sure we caught everything. Didn't watch Ep 2 yet. It took me a minute to recognize Timothy Oliphant. We were both like, "Is that...??" And yup. Today I read that the events of this series supposedly happen 2 years prior to the events of Alien. That doesn’t jive because the tech in this series is far more advanced than in Alien. And in Aliens, as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 7,124 Posted August 14 5 minutes ago, MLCKAA said: Today I read that the events of this series supposedly happen 2 years prior to the events of Alien. That doesn’t jive because the tech in this series is far more advanced than in Alien. And in Aliens, as well. You’re one of those guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,580 Posted August 14 12 minutes ago, MLCKAA said: Today I read that the events of this series supposedly happen 2 years prior to the events of Alien. That doesn’t jive because the tech in this series is far more advanced than in Alien. And in Aliens, as well. Oh that's interesting. I don't think that meshes with the movies, either, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,683 Posted August 14 On 8/13/2025 at 11:20 AM, MLCKAA said: E2 gets right into the nitty gritty. Still, the consciousness transfer is a hard pill for me to swallow. Takes the saga in a direction it doesn’t need to go. I guess they’re trying to push the envelope, but it’s needless. And then there’s Morrow the superbot. I'll finish the series, but, it's pretty stupid. Consciousness transfer idea or execution? I like the idea because they are trying to cover all their bases - cyborg, synth, and hybrid. Hybrid is what Ted Williams is/was hoping for right? It may not be that much more sci-fi than AI. But the execution is horrible. Send in your child brain hybrids into that situation? Then the other stupid stuff like Wendy getting her sword, which will be important later on, from the paper cutter? You're a trillionaire Corp in charge of a large part of the planet...splurge for a real Katana for christ sake. Rescue team don't carry ropes so the skinny guy has to jump the stairwell, wtf? All the cartoon flashbacks, ugh. Building is about to fall down but the elevators work. Party still going on, lol. Rescue team tells the party goers to exit using the elevator, ugh. I'm sure the brother will be just fine even though the Alien that just ripped up a dozen people in under 10 seconds grabbed him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 586 Posted August 14 22 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: You’re one of those guys. Yes. Is that a problem? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,326 Posted August 14 On 8/13/2025 at 12:58 PM, Gepetto said: Saw them at an outdoor concert back when they were popular and first introduced this music. Also, I'll be watching this Alien Earth show. The seether’s Louise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,652 Posted August 24 Watched the first three episodes and really liked it. The look, feel, soundtrack etc. all very close to the movie series. I can see some complaints that the focus is heavily on AI and synths, but I enjoyed the backdrop. Will continue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zsasz 377 Posted August 24 I was put off at first because it kind of ignores both Prometheus and Covenant; particuarly David's involvement in the evolution of the Xenomorph. I liked both of those movies and thought David was a great villain. But the show runner made the point that for pretty much the entire run of the franchise; the Alien has been described a a near perfect organism that's been refined over millions of years....and he's right. His take is that he's not contradicting Prometheus or Covenant...but he's also not embracing them. I'm fine with that...not everything needs to be tied up in a bow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,683 Posted August 24 It's like the gummy bear commercials with the kids in adult bodies....I like the green ones they're so squiiiishy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
