When Alien: Earth debuted its first two episodes, there were certain things to expect. Xenomorphs, commentary on corporate greed, and deeper philosophical questions about artificial intelligence.

The only thing scarier than a Xenomorph is this: One hundred years in the future, we're still watching Ice Age: Continental Drift. Without context, the reference might not make a lick of sense.

Grebey is a contributor for TIME. Alex Lawther as Hermit, Sydney Chandler as Wendy in Alien: Earth Alex Lawther as Hermit, Sydney Chandler as Wendy in Alien: EarthCourtesy of FX Grebey is a ...

"Alien: Earth" introduces a lot of fascinating ideas into the long-running "Alien" franchise. Arguably, the creepiest aspect isn't even the xenomorphs, but the hybrids that place children's minds ...