Alien: Earth | "The Real Monsters" Recap & Review | Season 2 Preview

*SPOILERS AHEAD

Well, Alien Earth just wrapped up its season finale, and while it may not have been the fast-paced, high-stakes ending some of us were expecting, it still gave us plenty to chew on—and plenty of theories to fuel us until Season 2.

First things first: the poor crabs. Can we talk about how brutal that was? These little guys never stood a chance, and watching them get wiped out so quickly was heartbreaking. The show has this way of making even the “smaller” creatures feel important, so when they’re taken out, it stings.

Then there’s the eye creature. We’ve all gone back and forth on whether this thing was a warning sign, an ally, or something else entirely—but after this episode, maybe it’s time to accept that it isn’t really our friend. Its motives are still foggy at best, but the way it acted here made it feel more threatening than protective.

On the flip side, Morrow’s power level took a hit. For so long he’s been built up as this unstoppable figure, but the finale showed cracks in his armor. Maybe he’s not as powerful—or at least not as in control—as we thought. That could really shift the dynamic going forward.

Hermit’s skepticism of Wendy is still alive and well. Even after everything, he’s not fully on board with trusting her. It’s classic Hermit—paranoid, cautious, maybe smart to be that way. But it keeps the tension simmering, especially since Wendy’s role with the Xenomorph is only getting more complicated.

Speaking of complicated: Boy K. Credit where it’s due, the guy actually kind of held his own against the kids. Sure, it didn’t end well (when does it ever?), but you could see him trying to rely on wit and intellect to deflect rather than brute force. For a second, you almost wanted to root for him—almost.

And then the twist that had the fandom buzzing: Atom Eins. A robot?! Did any of us really see that coming? In hindsight, maybe there were hints, but still—it’s one of those reveals that makes you want to rewatch earlier episodes with a new lens.

We also need to give a shoutout to Kirsh, who somehow survived. This dude’s plot armor is wild. Every time we think he’s toast, he slithers his way back into the mix. Can’t wait to see how much longer that luck lasts.

Meanwhile, the Xenomorph is officially acting like a pet to Wendy. Watching it respond to her, even comfort her, was one of the strangest and coolest developments of the episode. It blurs the line between terrifying alien monster and loyal companion, and honestly, I’m here for it.

But yes, let’s address the pacing: it was kind of slow for a season finale. Instead of a huge battle or a massive cliffhanger, we got more of a table-setting episode. And while that might leave some fans frustrated, it’s pretty clear the writers are playing the long game. Season 2 has been set up with some big threads—alliances forming, identities revealed, and trust breaking down.

Overall, the finale wasn’t the fireworks show some of us wanted, but it was rich with character work, teases, and setups. And sometimes, that’s what makes the wait for the next season even harder. The season 1 finale will get-probably the lowest grade of the season- a C+, but with a lot of optimism heading into season two.