Part 10/12:

Missed Opportunities and the Franchise's Future

Critics lament the squandered potential. While the series introduces interesting concepts—like multiple alien species and hybrid creatures—the storytelling is marred by poor pacing, over-exposition, and shallow characterization. The potential for a compelling drama about consciousness transfer, human-AI relationships, and corporate greed is sabotaged by lazy writing and a lack of focus.

The critic emphasizes that the Alien franchise, historically rooted in themes of body horror, transformation, and the body’s vulnerabilities, has been reduced to recycled ideas and franchise regurgitation. Instead of pushing boundaries, the series regurgitates familiar tropes, turning the franchise into a mere backdrop for juvenile action and spectacle.