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Since Ridley Scott brought the Alien franchise to life with his groundbreaking 1979 film, it has grown to become a hallmark of the sci-fi horror genre. The franchise has shaped themes such as ...

io9 watched a lot of TV this year. And while we enjoyed a great deal of what we saw, these 12 shows—listed in alphabetical order below—impressed us the most. They all took creative risks while ...

Alien: Earth promised something new when it first aired: a throwback to the original horror-sci-fi experience of the Alien movies, but remade for modern television. And overall, it did deliver, with ...

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If you’ve just watched the finale and you’re already desperate for Alien: Earth Season 2, I have great news: Season 2 is officially on the way. However, you couldn’t be blamed if you were concerned ...