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Sean Penn goes to Mars and cries about his feelings for 8 hours. Cancelled obviously.
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The First (2018)

Prestige TV slow burnSpace drama for therapy crowdHBO rejects this

Latest Episode

Near and Far
7.046 min

Season 1 • Episode 8

Latest

Near and Far

Sep 14, 2018

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.

Overview

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

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alienspaceaddictionplanet marsastronautastronomydrug addictionspace colonymartian civilization

Standout Aspects

Acting

Sean Penn's weathered face does 80% of the work.

Production

New Orleans convincingly plays Mars and Earth.

Best for:Solo: When you want to feel things alone in the dark.·Streaming: Perfect for abandoned show archaeology.
Heads up:Emotional: Grief and parental loss woven throughout.·Drug Use: Heroin addiction storyline with overdose scenes.
Beau Willimon

Creator

Beau Willimon

First AiredSep 14, 2018
StatusCanceled

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Seasons1·Episodes8
Hulu

Top Cast

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Tom Haggerty

Natascha McElhone

Natascha McElhone

Laz Ingram

Oded Fehr

Oded Fehr

Eitan Hafri

Anna Jacoby-Heron

Anna Jacoby-Heron

Denise Hagerty

Hannah Ware

Hannah Ware

Sadie Hewitt

LisaGay Hamilton

LisaGay Hamilton

Kayla Price

Keiko Agena

Keiko Agena

Aiko Hakari

James Ransone

James Ransone

Nick Fletcher

Rey Lucas

Rey Lucas

Matteo Vega

Brian Lee Franklin

Brian Lee Franklin

Lawrence

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Beau Willimon created this immediately after leaving House of Cards, and Hulu cancelled it before season 2 scripts were finished.

Cultural

The show's commercial failure helped kill the 'prestige sci-fi drama' boom at streaming services for years.

YouTube

THE FIRST Official Trailer (2018) Sean Penn, TV Series HD

THE FIRST Official Trailer (2018) Sean Penn, TV Series HD

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