Inspiration for the new creature of the Alien: Earth series explained in detail by the show creator

The latest episode, In Space, No One... of Alien: Earth, has introduced a new creature. Alien creatures are not new to the show; it is set at a time following a space research vessel's collision with Earth. The show follows humanity’s quest for immortality, split into three possible paths: Cyborgs, Synths, and Hybrids. When the space vessel Maginot crash-lands on Earth, a young hybrid woman joins a team of hardened soldiers, only to face unimaginable threats.

The Eye, a disturbing alien that hides in the eye sockets of other creatures, apparently taking control of them, was introduced in episode 5 of the show. This creature is one of the most unsettling creatures of the franchise. The show's creator, Noah Hawley, has now revealed the inspiration behind the Eye and how it is connected to the deeper themes of the series.

The inspiration behind the Eye in Alien: Earth

During an interview with ScreenRant, Hawley broke down how the Eye, along with other new aliens, fits into the overall narrative of Alien: Earth. These creatures are not introduced to represent alien life solely; they serve a larger purpose in the story. Earlier episodes had already introduced parasitic ticks that drain blood and even lay eggs in water, but the Eye offers a different kind of fear.

Hawley said,

"... I mean, a Xenomorph is four creatures. And at every step, it’s a horrifying discovery. So, this idea that the ticks, they don’t just drink your blood, they lay their eggs in your drinking water? Alright, that’s horrible. And then, when you try to remove them, they have a neurotoxin that is a defense mechanism. Who knew, right? But it just keeps escalating. It’s the great thing about the movie Jurassic Park, is the hubris of thinking that you can control or contain nature when you don’t even know that that plant is poisonous. It’s the hubris of that, so watching it all fall apart, I find, is really fun.”

Hawley explained that the Eye comes from this same mindset. By targeting the eyes, the alien attacks one of the most intimate and essential parts of its victims, symbolizing how identity and control can be lost easily. The fear is not just about being hunted but about losing one's autonomy altogether.

The creator's explanation also emphasized that Alien: Earth is about more than just the Xenomorphs. By introducing new species like the ticks and the Eye, the show builds on the franchise’s main theme while making sure new elements are added consistently. The addition of each new creature shows us how, no matter how much we try, we cannot predict or control nature.

This idea is central to the show’s larger message. Even with technology that allows people to become cyborgs, synthetics, or hybrids, there are certain limits to human power. Every encounter with alien life serves as a reminder that our survival is never guaranteed and that the universe is far more dangerous than humanity thinks it is.

Hawley’s comparison to Jurassic Park makes this message clear: our illusion that we control nature collapses when we experience how unpredictable nature can be. The Eye and the ticks are more than just monsters; they represent that collapse.

As the future episodes of the season release, the Eye and the other alien species will likely be more in focus. Hawley’s comments suggest these creatures are not passing threats but are critical to the story. Alien: Earth season one will continue telling its story for three more episodes this season: The Fly, Emergence, and The Real Monsters. These last three episodes will premiere on FX and FX on Hulu on 9th, 16th, and 23rd September 2025, respectively.

Released episodes of Alien: Earth are streaming on Hulu.

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