Mr. October (Alien: Earth)

"Mr. October" is the second episode of the American science fiction horror television series Alien: Earth, the first television series of the Alien franchise. Written by series creator Noah Hawley and directed by executive producer Dana Gonzales, it aired on FX along with the series premiere "Neverland" on August 12, 2025, and was released on FX on Hulu on the same day.

The series is set in 2120, two years before the events of the original 1979 film Alien. It focuses on the space vessel Maginot crash-landing on Earth, where a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's biggest threat. In the episode, Wendy and the Lost Boys venture into the ship and tower to rescue Hermit, who must evade the loose xenomorph in the area.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.380 million household viewers and gained a 0.07 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, with high praise towards the production design and xenomorph scenes.