'Alien: Earth' Episode 7 Review: Unhinged Eyeball Leaves Viewers Eerily Excited For The Finale

The latest episode of Alien: Earth was released on September 16, 2025, and fans could not have asked for a better development. The show accelerated from the slow-burning pace of the earlier episodes and delivered a mind-blowing segment titled Emergence. 'Arthur', who was face-hugged at the end of last week's episode, is soon back on his feet, only to have his chest split open by a baby Xenomorph. The episode is the shortest one yet, at just 45 minutes, but develops rapidly, making it feel more like an extended setup for the season finale than a fully realised chapter of the story.

Alien: Earth speeds up as the finale approaches

As the first season nears its end, Noah Hawley turns the gears to speed up to the finish line. He didn't waste any time building up the suspense around the Xenomorph and instead showed the urgency of the timeline with 'Arthur's' swift transformation from face-hugger victim to chest-burster. The show has reached a point where the audience is already familiar with the alien's life stages, making it unnecessary to drag things out. However, this fast pace keeps the action moving, which unfortunately means the characters and their emotional arcs don't receive the depth they might have in earlier episodes.

Alien: Earth episode 7 introduces the series' most mesmerising creation

Among the rapid developments, one thing has captured the viewers' attention, and that is the 'eyeball sheep'. 'Kavalier's' strange obsession with the creature, even amid the chaos surrounding him, highlights its unsettling power. While it lacks overt action, the sheep exudes an eerie intelligence, becoming the most unsettling presence in the episode. The creature's quiet, ominous nature creates far more tension than anything 'Kavalier' attempts, making it one of the show's most compelling and disturbing creations.

Wendy's newfound bond with the Xenomorph

Things take a turn when 'Wendy's' relationship with the Xenomorph evolves in the episode. While she treats it like a pet, Xenomorph either obeys her or just chooses to follow her, creating an unusual dynamic between the two. As their bond deepens, 'Wendy' becomes more defiant toward 'Kavalier' and others. She disables the island's security system and sets the Xenomorph loose, fully embracing her connection with it. The shift in her behaviour clearly signalled a growing rift between her and the humans around her, especially as she becomes more disillusioned with their treatment of her and the other Lost Boys.

'Nibs' transformation and 'Joe's' desperate measures

'Nibs', whose memories had been altered, starts showing more violent tendencies, most notably when he attacks the search-and-rescue team, tearing one of their jaws off. On the other hand, 'Joe' reacts violently and shocks 'Nibs', further alienating 'Wendy'. His actions, though rooted in a need to protect others, only reinforce 'Wendy's' belief that the adults around her can't be trusted. 

The roadmap to the season finale

With Emergence racing through plot developments, it feels more like a prelude to the season finale than a standalone episode. The fast pacing ramps up the tension, but at the cost of emotional depth and unresolved character arcs. However, as Noah Hawley heads into the finale, the big question will be whether FX chooses to continue with this expensive, high-concept series, which has yet to explore its potential fully.

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