Alien: Earth is the television spin-off of the classic Alien film franchise, and it premiers on FX and Hulu on August 12. Here's everything you need to know.

The TV prequel to the Alien movies calls back to the best elements of those original films — including questions about corporate exploitation and technological advancements.

Literally bringing things down to Earth, the series manages to preserve the aesthetics and feeling of "Alien" while creating a truly unique, compelling story. By the time you finish eight episodes of terror,