In the eighth episode of Alien: Earth, the Xenomorph, a terrifying creature with a hunger for flesh, wanders through the lush forest, skittering past the defenseless crabs with no appetite but ruthlessly hunting down the scattered soldiers on the island. Among these soldiers is Dame Sylvia, who ventures to the graveyard to pay her respects to the innocent children. However, her vigilance falters as the Xenomorph silently approaches. A quick response from the remaining soldiers saves her life by successfully firing upon the creature.
As tensions on Prodigy Island escalate, Wendy, the leader of the Hybrids, gathers them in a huddle to discuss their next move. The Xeno's continued presence and Yutani's relentless efforts to cut off their communication channels—through Morrow's underwater line severance and satellite jamming—have created a dire situation. Despite the evacuation of non-essential personnel, the Hybrids remain in a confinement cell, united in their fight against Prodigy's tyranny.
As they ponder the weight of their youthful bodies holding adult responsibilities, Wendy proposes a bold plan: to unite as a team and strike back against Prodigy. Atom Eins, though, expresses his concerns about the plan's feasibility and their inadequate numbers. Meanwhile, the Xeno continues its rampage, picking off soldiers one by one in the field.
Boy Kavalier, defiant to the last, resists evacuation until Wendy's firmness forces his hand. Wendy decides to take a desperate measure: she communicates directly with the Xenomorph, hoping to use its presence as a bargaining chip to escape this precarious situation. The electronics are promptly switched off, and the Xenomorph, drawn by Wendy's voice, begins its return journey to headquarters, creating a tense standoff between the two forces.
As Morrow finds himself back in containment, he wakes up in the same cell as Joe, a mere echo of his former captivity. Wendy, her gaze locked on the monitors, seethes with fury at his daring move to shoot Nibs. But Smee assures her that he's one of them, a brother in arms. With a single guard watching over him and a metal can for a weapon, Morrow effortlessly pushes open the door, dispatches the guard with a swift blow, and continues his quest unhindered.
Meanwhile, Kirsh is deep in the lab, tinkering with electronics. Morrow strides in through the front door, and the two engage in a skirmish that's more of a lopsided stroll than a fight. Despite Morrow's efforts to subdue Kirsh, an ill-timed shot at a glass cage unleashes a horror that chokes out Morrow and leaves him unconscious.
Kavalier makes his way to the hybrids' lair, his door effortlessly opened by Wendy with a snap of her fingers. He recounts his gruesome tale of killing his father at the age of six and taking over the business for himself. His daddy issues and ADHD are clear as day. But even with a guard at his side, he's no match for the hybrids, who dispatch him easily and force Kavalier to run for his life.
In a game of Hide and Seek, Wendy splits the group to locate the different characters and mediate the chaos. Smee and Slightly are tasked with heading to the lab, where they tie up Kirsh and knock out Morrow to ensure he's still out of the picture. Nibs pays a visit to Dame Sylvia while Wendy goes after Boy Kavalier. However, he tricks her by having Atom Eins bring Joe to him in a well-laid trap. But Ocellus is ready with a sheep corpse in hand, chasing after Joe until Wendy saves him at the last second.
Atom Eins shows up too, but Wendy has the upper hand. She manages to control the android's programming, halting its attack thanks to its connection to the network of electronics. The eyeball creature manages to slip away as well, heading straight down to the beach where it takes control of Arthur's dead body.
All this while, the xenomorph breaks into the facility and begins its deadly rampage through the remaining soldiers. Wendy explains to Joe that she finds xenomorphs appealing because they're honest. She reminds him that humans are food to it but she's not human herself. Stuck in an in-between area where she doesn't fit in and isn't sure about herself, Wendy's words ring with a hint of longing for acceptance among her own kind.
In the final act of Alien: Earth, Boy Kavalier, his determination unwavering, embarks on a solitary journey towards his airship, pursued relentlessly by the relentless xenomorph that relentlessly closes the gap between them. As a few more soldiers join the fray, the xenomorph's focus shifts to them, passing by Kavalier with a stealth that borders on the supernatural but sparing his life. Wendy and Joe arrive, their presence a testament to their resilience, while Rashidi and the remaining soldiers charge headlong into the lab, their bravery punctuated by the clang of opened containment cells and the inevitability of their fate. Curly, too, is there, knocking out the last remaining soldier with a swiftness that speaks to his skill and ferocity.
Meanwhile, Yutani leads a contingent of soldiers, ready to unleash their attack from above, while Wendy finds herself standing in the containment cell with Dame Sylvia, Morrow, Boy Kavalier, Kirsh, and Atom Eins. The xenomorph, unsurprisingly, is present as well, its presence felt like a silent spectator in the midst of a storm. The camera lingers on Wendy's face as she declares her intention to rule over them from this day forward, her determination etched in every line of her being.
