ALIEN: EARTH Seems to Confirm Xenomorphs Have a Language

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Since the release of the original “Alien” in 1979, viewers have often pondered about the intelligence level of the Xenomorphs. While it’s clear they possess certain problem-solving abilities, they haven’t shown signs of performing complex tasks like piloting a spaceship or communicating in a language we understand. Yet, the latest installment, “Alien: Earth,” suggests that the sounds the Xeno makes might actually constitute as a form of communication system, potentially even a language. The character Wendy, portrayed by Sydney Chandler, is the one who uncovers this fascinating revelation.

Towards the close of episode three titled “Metamorphosis,” we witness the Prodigy researchers in Neverland conducting tests on alien eggs they’ve captured, which hail from the wreckage of the Weyland-Yutani vessel named the Maginot. As character Kirsh (Timothy Olyphant) slices open the egg, he exposes a live facehugger, triggering agonizing and inexplicable suffering within hybrid Wendy. This distress emanating from the alien creature resonates with her telepathically, causing her to bend over in agony, eventually collapsing on the floor. This incident takes place post her brave act of protecting her brother from a Xenomorph earlier in the same episode.

As a cinema enthusiast, I found myself captivated by episode four, titled “Observation.” In this installment, our protagonist Boy Kavalier and his team at Prodigy, including brilliant scientists, were intrigued by Wendy’s unusual bond with the Xenomorph. To understand the depth of this connection, they subjected her to rigorous tests, aiming to determine if she could mimic the intricate sounds these creatures produce and engage in communication with them.

Stunningly, Wendy not only heard these sounds clearly but was able to recreate them precisely using her artificial vocal chords. It appeared as though she was conversing directly with the Xenomorph, implying that they possess a form of vocal communication which could be classified as language. By the end of the episode, we were left in suspense regarding what exactly the aliens were saying, a mystery that remained unsolved. Interestingly enough, Wendy herself seemed oblivious to what she was communicating, doing so instinctively.

The original creators (Weyland-Yutani being among them) aim to command the Xenomorphs, transforming them into battle tools for potential use beyond our colonies. This ambition has been evident since the inception of this saga. However, a weapon such as the Xenomorphs is most effective when it can be controlled. If they discover a language or method that allows replication, then these corporations would wield an unstoppable weapon of global destruction.

Indeed, we’re well-versed in the storyline after the saga began with Ridley Scott’s “Alien: Earth” and continued through James Cameron’s “Aliens”. It’s clear that human corporations never fully comprehended the Xenomorph language, or else the franchise wouldn’t have unfolded as it did. However, understanding that the Xenomorphs possess a form of language expands our knowledge about their cognitive abilities. Though we may not classify them as sentient beings, it’s certain they are more complex than mere killers and reproducers. Whether or not Noah Hawley will unveil the extent of their verbal capabilities is yet to be seen.

Alien: Earth drops new episodes every Tuesday on FX and FX on Hulu.

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2025-08-27 04:04