The first three installments of the Alien franchise are all about Ellen Ripley. Do they function as a satisfying character arc for the protagonist? What other characters do we particularly love, and do any of the director's cuts much better or worse than the theatrical versions?

Alien Episode Two: Why Don't We Put Her In Charge?

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