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The discussion elaborates on the broader trend of studios throwing vast sums into franchises and expecting hits, only for them to underdeliver. Alien is used as a case study: the latest series suffers from poorly designed monsters, ridiculous story decisions like making the alien a domesticated pet, and inconsistent continuity. They point out that these new projects tend to undermine the original lore, turning terrifying monsters into comical, goofy creatures that barely resemble their roots.