TV series
The First
Overview
Follow the first human mission to Mars, exploring the challenges of taking the first steps toward interplanetary colonization. The story focuses not only on the astronauts, but also on their families and loved ones, as well as the ground team on Earth.
Details
- First air date
- 2018-09-14
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- Genres
- Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Network
- Hulu
- Production
- Endeavor Content, Channel 4 Television, Westward
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Sean Penn as Tom Haggerty
- Natascha McElhone as Laz Ingram
- Oded Fehr as Eitan Hafri
- Anna Jacoby-Heron as Denise Hagerty
- Hannah Ware as Sadie Hewitt
- LisaGay Hamilton as Kayla Price
- Keiko Agena as Aiko Hakari
- James Ransone as Nick Fletcher
- Rey Lucas as Matteo Vega
- Brian Lee Franklin as Lawrence
- Fernanda Andrade as Camila Rodriguez
- Melissa George as Diane Hagerty
Creators and crew
- Beau Willimon - Creator
- Beau Willimon - Executive Producer
- Laura Walker Lee - Executive Producer
- Jordan Tappis - Executive Producer
- Joe Incaprera - Producer
- Peter Chomsky - Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Separation
On launch day, Vista CEO Laz Ingram and the Providence crew count down to the first manned mission to Mars. Former mission commander Tom Hagerty watches from home. After an intense day he is confronted by an unexpected visitor.
Episode 2: What's Needed
With the mission in danger of being shut down, the Vista team travels to Washington to testify before Congress. Meanwhile, the Castillo family pursues their lawsuit against Vista. Tom and his daughter Denise work to repair their relationship.
Episode 3: Cycles
Kayla and Tom find themselves at odds when faced with a difficult decision. A problem arises with the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) that may jeopardize the crew's safety. Aiko hosts a dinner party to celebrate Sadie and Ollie's wedding anniversary.
Episode 4: Where Life Is
Sadie and Ollie's marriage is tested. Laz works with the engineers as pressure builds to find a solution to the MAV malfunction. Tom and Ellen grow closer.
Episode 5: Two Portraits
Denise confronts her turbulent upbringing as she paints a portrait of her late mother, revisiting a lifetime of joy and trauma.
Episode 6: Collisions
Laz attempts to sway an influential reporter who is critical of the Mars program. Aiko and Eitan test a solution to the MAV problem. An incident with Denise forces Tom to reconsider his priorities.
Episode 7: The Choice
Tom and the Providence crew must make a choice with potentially life-threatening consequences. Matteo wrestles with his past. Tom and Denise must deal with unfinished business.
Episode 8: Near and Far
The members of Providence 2 gear up for their mission on launch day. Laz and Denise must prepare for a new chapter in their lives.
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