Tue Sep 16 23:30:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**’Alien: Earth’ Episode “The Fly” Delves Deeper into Humanity, Borrows from Horror Icon**
“Alien: Earth” continues to impress with its latest episode, “The Fly,” a title that pays homage to David Cronenberg’s body horror classic and serves a critical narrative function. The episode, which takes place in the present on Neverland, explores the nature of humanity within the context of the experiments being conducted on the Lost Boys.
The episode draws parallels between Seth Brundle’s transformation in “The Fly” and the fusion of human and alien elements in the Lost Boys. Through plot points like Joe Hermit’s attempts to free his sister and the arbitration hearing over the alien specimens, “The Fly” investigates whether these hybrid beings retain their humanity.
The episode answers in the affirmative, choosing instead to focus on the moral bankruptcy of those who fail to recognize the Lost Boys’ humanity. This is exemplified by the tragic death of Tootles, who’s death serves as a stark reminder of the Lost Boys’ humanity.
Structurally, “The Fly” sets the stage for the season’s final act, pairing characters off and accelerating existing storylines towards their respective conclusions. The episode’s use of Peter Pan and J.M. Barrie’s work provides a subtle throughline, while the inclusion of Godsmack’s “Keep Away” underscores the themes of autonomy and control.
“The Fly” revisits territory already covered in the series, but executes it more effectively. With nuanced direction and sharp writing, the episode reinforces “Alien: Earth’s” grasp of the “Alien” universe and its themes.
First Piper 