Episode 3 of Alien: Earth continues to expand the series’ mythology while raising both the tension and emotional stakes. The Lost Boys begin questioning their sense of identity, resenting why Wendy gets to remain “Wendy” while they are defined as hybrids. Boy Kavalier shifts their expedition into a mission to recover alien cargo for study, but Kirsch and the other scientists push back, warning of the dangers that come with handling xenomorph material. His unease grows when Wendy slips away with Slightly, prompting him to demand she be tracked down immediately.

Wendy’s search leads to a devastating confrontation. She discovers her brother Hermit trapped by a xenomorph inside a truck, which overturns in the chaos. The creature wounds Hermit and nearly kills him before Wendy intervenes. In a brutal, closed-quarters battle, she manages to kill the xenomorph by slicing its head in half, but collapses from her own severe injuries.

Elsewhere, Slightly guards the xenomorph eggs until he is cornered by Morrow, who downloads data from the alien vessel into his mind and threatens violence until Kirsch diffuses the situation. Morrow reports to Yutani, vowing to reclaim the specimens from Prodigy at any cost, and later manipulates Slightly through the stolen data to forge an uneasy “friendship.”

Back at the lab, Wendy is stabilized while Hermit undergoes surgery. Boy Kavalier confides to Curly that Wendy is his favorite, further alienating the other Lost Boys. The scientists then dissect a xenomorph egg, uncovering a live facehugger and extracting a tadpole-like organism linked to Hermit’s lung. The invasive drilling reverberates through Wendy, who collapses once again—revealing she now shares a psychic connection with the aliens.

The episode closes with Wendy unconscious on the lab floor as Kirsch secures the newly extracted organism in a containment tank, raising chilling questions about her evolving bond with the xenomorphs and what it means for her future.

Episode 3 doesn’t just build tension—it pushes Alien: Earth into bold new territory. The series is unafraid to explore fresh revelations within the Alien franchise, all while grounding them in character-driven stakes. Shot with a striking blend of practical effects and VFX, the production design continues to elevate the show’s atmosphere. With sharp writing, gripping pacing, and escalating horror, Alien: Earth is shaping into some of the most ambitious and impressive storytelling the franchise has delivered in years.

Episode 3 raises the stakes with thrilling action and layered character drama while expanding the lore in inventive ways. If the first two episodes hooked viewers, this one cements Alien: Earth as essential sci-fi horror television.

Rating: 9/10