Fans of the Alien franchise have given a fun nickname to the new Xenomorph creature appearing in the FX series Alien: Earth.

The series by creator Noah Hawley is described as a spin-off to the original Ridley Scott-directed film, " Alien ," from 1979. The film follows a space crew aboard the starship, Nostromo, who are on their journey back home when they receive a distress call from an alien vessel.

There are a total of eight episodes in Alien: Earth Season 1. New episodes will roll out on FX and Hulu on Tuesdays at 8 PM ET from now through Tuesday, September 23. Don’t want to miss a single scary second of Alien: Earth? Here’s when each and every episode of the first season comes out on FX and Hulu:

Alien: Earth Episode 3 will air on FX and drop on Hulu and Disney Plus at 5pm PT/8pm ET on August 19. For UK viewers and those outside the US, that means you’ll either need to stay up late or get up early and watch it to avoid spoilers. Find out when it’ll be available to stream in other time zones below:

The TV prequel to the Alien movies calls back to the best elements of those original films — including questions about corporate exploitation and technological advancements.

Alien: Earth has opened up a new chapter in the Alien franchise. Not only does the FX series expand the lore of the sci-fi saga, but it also introduces new characters, concepts, and themes.

That’s how you do a needle drop. It accentuates the action and adds to the mystery with a song known but not overplayed, a song that feeds off the themes of the series. It has a strong sense of purpose.

Here is what you need to know about all of the "Peter Pan" Easter eggs and connections in FX's "Alien: Earth."