As we approach the 40th anniversary of James Cameron's seminal film, Aliens, the Perfect Organism Podcast Strategy Team sat down to record a kick off episode.

What we all agree on is that Aliens feels like home. It's the sequel that made the series into what it is today. Aliens endures because the characters endure. That's a testament to James Cameron's writing.

As amazing as Aliens is, did it set up the rest of the series for failure? Can lightning-in-a-bottle happen again? If yes, how does it? We discuss these questions and more.

As usual this was a hell of a fun time for all involved.

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