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While the series attempts to recreate the atmosphere of the original Alien with set designs, camera angles, and musical cues, viewers note that these elements are superficial. The script and character interactions undermine the tense, serious tone established by the franchise's pioneers.
One recurring critique is how the characters treat deadly threats—such as alien encounters—as casual inconveniences. Scenes like dinner parties after multiple deaths and an alien escape show a disturbing inability to grasp the gravity of the situation, contrasting sharply with the tension and seriousness in the original film.