TV Corner Notes: Alien: Earth gets Buggy and Emmys Recap

In this week's edition of TV Corner Notes, Alien: Earth gets buggy while there were a lot of love at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards and a lot of premieres and finales this week. Let's dive in.

Alien: Earth "The Fly"

Alien: Earth kept the pressure on this week with “The Fly”—an episode that delivered some of the show’s most shocking horror moments while raising unsettling moral questions. 

The fallout from Nib’s breakdown in episode four set the stage: Atom Eins pushed to reset her memory, sparking a bitter divide. Dame approved, Arthur resisted, and Wendy’s haunting visit to a now-blank Nib confirmed the chilling cost of their choice. While the back-and-forth sometimes felt repetitive, it underscored just how dehumanizing the reset truly is.

Meanwhile, the corporate chess match escalated. Kavalier coolly outmaneuvered Yutani, buying time under the guise of “quarantine,” while Krish tended the specimens. But everything spiraled when Ocellus, the eyeball octopus, trapped Tootles with the fly-like creatures—leading to a grotesque, acid-soaked death that was both horrifying and unforgettable.

The episode hit its peak with Arthur. After helping Joe and Wendy plan their escape, Arthur discovered Tootles’ tracker was down, only to be betrayed by Slightly, who locked him in with the Xenomorph eggs. The Facehugger’s attack was pure nightmare fuel, especially as Krish coldly watched and assured Kavalier that all [was] fine.

Not everything landed, Tootles’ careless attempt to feed the creatures stretched credibility, but the episode’s blend of suspense, gore, and character stakes kept the momentum high. Arthur’s death in particular was a gut punch, blending loyalty, tragedy, and horror in equal measure.

And yet, the biggest question lingers: what’s really driving Krish? His icy silence suggests deeper allegiances,and with only two episodes left, the answers can’t come soon enough.

A gripping, grisly entry that reminded us just how dangerous both the aliens and the humans around them can be. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5 out of 10.

Emmy Recap 

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards aired last night, with The Studio, The Pitt, and Adolescence dominating television’s biggest night.

Host Nate Bargatze opened with his signature historical bit, joined by the SNL crew, joking about television’s future and teasing winners about their 45-second speech limit. In a running gag, he warned that if they went over, the donation to the Boys & Girls Club would shrink from $100,000. It was a light, playful way to kick off the evening.

Comedy Highlights

The Studio swept the comedy categories, taking home Best Comedy Series, Best Writing, and Best Directing, with Seth Rogen winning Lead Actor. Hack's Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder both triumphed in the Lead and Supporting Actress categories, continuing their hot streak for the series. One of the biggest surprises of the night came when Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) won Supporting Actor in a Comedy, earning one of the evening’s loudest cheers.

Drama Highlights

The drama race belonged to The Pitt, which made history as the first medical drama since 1996 to win Best Drama Series. The show’s cast also earned big wins, with Katherine LaNasa (Supporting Actress) and Noah Wyle (Lead Actor) taking home statues. Severance also scored major recognition, with Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman winning Lead and Supporting acting awards.

Variety, Talk & More

One of the biggest crowd reactions came during the Talk Show category—where The Late Show with Stephen Colbert claimed victory in what felt like a no-brainer. In Scripted Variety, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver prevailed over Saturday Night Live. But SNL had its own triumphant moment: its 50th Anniversary special beat out Beyoncé and the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show to win in the Live Variety category.

Memorable Moments

While Jeff Hiller delivered a heartfelt and funny speech, Cristin Milioti (The Penguin) and Owen Cooper (Adolescence) also stood out with moving, memorable words of thanks.

Review Catch Up

Here are some reviews you can check out.

Such Brave Girls, Season 1 and 2

Critical: Between Life and Death Season 1

High Potential Season 1

The Veil mini-series 

What to Watch this Week:

Monday, Sept. 15

8/7c Below Deck Season 12 finale (Bravo)

8/7c Celebration with Lacey Chabert, Season 2 (Hallmark Channel, two-episode premiere)

9/8c Celebrity Weakest Link (Fox, next day on Hulu)

9/8c Halloween Baking Championship Season 11 (Food Network)

Tuesday, Sept. 16

8/7c Dancing with the Stars Season 34 (ABC and Disney+, next day on Hulu)

8/7c The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 16 (Bravo)

9/8c Love Island Games Season 2 (Peacock)

10/9c High Potential Season 2 (ABC, next day on Hulu)

Wednesday, Sept. 17

The Morning Show Season 4 (Apple TV+)

Next Gen Chef (Netflix, eight-episode binge)

The Summer I Turned Pretty series finale (Prime Video)

8/7c Family Law Season 4 finale (The CW, two episodes)

Thursday, Sept. 18

Black Rabbit (Netflix, eight-episode binge): The owner of a New York City hotspot (Jude Law) allows his turbulent brother (Jason Batement) back into his life. 

Reasonable Doubt Season 3 (Hulu, two-episode premiere)

10/9c Necaxa Season 1 finale (FXX)

Friday, Sept. 19

Chief of War Season 1 finale (Apple TV+)

Haunted Hotel (Netflix, eight-episode binge): The Dan Harmon cartoon follows a single mother (voiced by Eliza Coupe) who runs a haunted hotel with her dead brother; additional voices include Will Forte, Skyler Gisondo, and Jimmi Simpson.

The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, Season 3 (Apple TV+)

9/8c Scariest House in America Season 2 (HGTV)

As the Primetime Emmy Awards ended, so begins the fall season! What did you think of the Emmys Sunday night? Did your favorite show won? Also what other shows did you watched this week. Let me know in the comments.

Until next time,

Adam