The First (2018)

Drama · Sci-Fi

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.

IMDb rating: 6.6 (8,586 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 ↑ +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Hulu
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

6.95 avg 8 episodes 7.1 → 7.5 45 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Separation	7.1	614
2	What's Needed	7.0	398
3	Cycles	6.5	364
4	Where Life Is	6.6	318
5	Two Portraits	7.0	365
6	Collisions	6.9	310
7	The Choice	7.0	298
8	Near and Far	7.5	333