The series by creator Noah Hawley is described as a spin-off to the original Ridley Scott-directed film, " Alien ," from 1979. The film follows a space crew aboard the starship, Nostromo, who are on their journey back home when they receive a distress call from an alien vessel.

Alien: Earth is a prequel to the 1979 classic film and has been given the seal of approval by director Ridley Scott, who was left speechless by the set