After decades of weak sequels and sub-par writing, the “Alien” franchise came back swinging in 2024 with “Alien: Romulus,” directed by Fede Álvarez.

Fans of the Palladino-verse know that Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino love casting familiar faces and fan-favorite alum in their series, and their new Prime Video show Étoile is full of ...