FX's addition to the "Alien" franchise, a prequel created by Noah Hawley, is a terrifying dystopia with a surprising set of interests.

Early reviews are coming in for "Alien: Earth," and the consensus is that Noah Hawley's newest series is a hit. With a few detractors, critics are saying that "Alien: Earth" starts off slow, but once it gets going, there's no pulling yourself away. The series debuted with an 88% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.

When Noah Hawley turned “Fargo” into a TV series, he approached the beloved Coen brothers’ film as a “state of mind” — a familiar world to play in, rather than a specific story to retell. With “Alien: Earth,