Alien: Earth is a sci-fi horror thriller drama series created by Noah Hawley. Based on the Alien media franchise, the FX series is set two years before the events of the 1979 film, and it follows Wendy, a young woman and a group of soldiers as they head out to investigate a spaceship that crash-lands on Earth. Alien: Earth stars Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Essie Davies, Samule Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, Adarsh Gourav, Erana James, and Lily Newmark. So, if you loved the dark sci-fi setting, intense drama, and compelling characters in FX’s Alien: Earth, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
‎Invasion (Apple TV+)
‎Invasion is a sci-fi thriller drama series co-created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil. The Apple TV+ series is set during an alien invasion, and it revolves around a group of people in different parts of the world as they try to survive with destruction all around them. Invasion stars Golshifteh Farahani, Shamier Anderson, Shioli Kutsuna, Firas Nassar, Billy Barratt, and Azhy Robertson.
‎Nightflyers (Rent on Prime Video)
‎Nightflyers is a sci-fi psychological horror thriller series created by Jeff Buhler. Based on George R.R. Martin’s novella of the same name, the Syfy series is set in the 2090s, and it revolves around a crew of scientists as they venture out into outer space to investigate an alien threat, but their assignment soon turns deadly. Nightflyers stars Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Jodie Turner-Smith, Angus Sampson, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, Brian F. O’Byrne, and Gretchen Mol.
Falling Skies (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Falling Skies is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller drama series created by Robert Rodat. The TNT series is set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by aliens who have killed most of the population. It follows Tom Mason and his family as he joins hands with a group of survivors to fight against the alien threat. Falling Skies stars Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood, Drew Roy, Jessy Schram, Maxim Knight, Seychelle Gabriel, Peter Shinkoda, Mpho Koaho, Connor Jessup, and Will Patton.
The Eternaut (Netflix)
The Eternaut is an Argentinian post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller drama series created by Bruno Stagnaro. Based on the comic of the same name by Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López, the Netflix series is set in Buenos Aires after a mysterious snowfall kills most of the population. It revolves around a group of survivors who must avoid the snowfall while also battling against an invisible alien threat. The Eternaut stars Ricardo Darin, Carla Peterson, César Troncoso, Andrea Pietra, Ariel Staltari, Marcelo Subiotto, and Mora Fisz.
Dark Matter (Rent on Apple TV)
Dark Matter is a sci-fi thriller drama series co-created by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie. The Syfy channel series is set in the dystopian 27th century, and it revolves around six individuals who wake up in a spaceship headed to a dangerous destination with no memories and a cargo full of weapons. Dark Matter stars Marc Bendavid, Melissa O’Neil, Anthony Lemke, Alex Mallari Jr., Jodelle Ferland, Roger Cross, and Zoie Palmer.
Threshold (Buy on Amazon)
Threshold is a sci-fi thriller drama series created by Bragi F. Schut. The CBS series revolves around a group of researchers and experts who are assembled to investigate an alien threat after the United States Navy discovers a spaceship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Threshold stars Carla Gugino, Brian Van Holt, Brent Spiner, Rob Benedict, Peter Dinklage, and Charles S. Dutton.
‎War of the Worlds (MGM+)
‎War of the Worlds is a sci-fi thriller drama series created by Howard Overman. Based on H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, the Star series revolves around a group of survivors who team up to fight against the aliens invading Earth. War of the Worlds stars Gabriel Byrne, Elizabeth McGovern, Léa Drucker, Adel Bencherif, Emilie de Preissac, Natasha Little, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Ty Tennant.