The Alien franchise is so far reaching that it would be difficult for Noah to incorporate all aspects into the new show. Instead, he made the decision to step away from some aspects of the cinematic universe. In fact, in Noah's version of the tale, Prometheus and Alien: Covenant do not exist.

Earth” streaming now, this fresh chapter in the franchise grabbed me from the start and secured its place as one of my favorite shows ever.

In a few sentences, the new FX series completely changes the parameters of the franchise, introducing a new conflict and new science-fiction tropes.