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Network: Hulu.
Episodes: Eight (hour).
Seasons: One.
TV show dates: September 14, 2018.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Sean Penn, Natascha McElhone, LisaGay Hamilton, Hannah Ware, Keiko Agena, Rey Lucas, James Ransone, Anna Jacoby-Heron, Brian Lee, Oded Fehr, Norbert Leo Butz, Annie Parisse, Melissa George, Jeannie Berlin, Bill Camp, Brian Lee Franklin, T.C. Matherne, D.W. Moffett, Fernanda Andrade, and Patrick Kennedy.
TV show description:
From creator Beau Williamson, The First TV show unfolds in the near future. The American-British drama centers on the astronaut crew attempting to be the first humans on Mars, as well as their families. Although the premise involves space travel, it is ultimately a story about people — those trying to get there and those they may leave behind.
The Providence crew works under the supervision of visionary aerospace mogul Laz Ingram (McElhone), CEO of Vista. Danger and sacrifice await them, as they take part in what is arguably the greatest venture in the history of the human race.
Meanwhile, although former mission commander, Tom Hagerty (Penn) was the 13th man to set foot on the moon, he was pulled from a previously scheduled mission to Mars. Now he must watch from home, and deal with matters more mundane, as the countdown nears. Will they get there without him? Will they get there at all? Stay tuned.
Series Finale:
Episode #8 — Near and Far
The crew of Providence 2 prepares to launch. Laz and Denise get ready for a new chapter in their lives.
First aired: September 14, 2018.
What do you think? Do you like The First TV series? Should this Hulu TV show have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Loved the show, wish it was not cancelled. Bring it back
Excellent show, I was very surprised that they pulled the plug so fast. I gave it an 8 on IMDB, and I rarely give anything a 9, and never a 10. I almost did not watching it since I am not a Sean Penn fan.
I watched from episode 1 to the last I was hook I had no ideal it was canceled, and like you I’m not a Sean Penn fan but very much enjoyed this show….sad there want be a season 2
I am watching season 1 of The First and I find in rather interesting and would love to see a season 2
I liked the show ankd I don’t really care for Sean Penn!
I enjoyed season 1. I would have watched another season.
I thought the show was a little draggy at first. But after the first three or so eps I was hooked. Hooked not only on the draggy style that I saw in the show but on the story line as well. I could have watched another 2 or more seasons with out a thought of cleaning the garage like I should be doing after moving into this new place….haha.
I’m sorry to see all those characters freeze in place. Left to my own imagination. But in my mind there are no commercials…:)
RENEWED! BRING IT BACK PLEASE