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The First

6.020181 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDramaSci-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.

ProducersBeau Willimon·Jordan Tappis

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Separation
Sep 14, 2018 7.3
E2
What's Needed
Sep 14, 2018 6.7
E3
Cycles
Sep 14, 2018 6.8
E4
Where Life Is
Sep 14, 2018 7.2
E5
Two Portraits
Sep 14, 2018 5.1
E6
Collisions
Sep 14, 2018 6.8
E7
The Choice
Sep 14, 2018 7.0
E8
Near and Far
Sep 14, 2018 7.0

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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The First — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The First?

The First is streaming on Hulu in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The First on Netflix?

No, The First is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Hulu.

Is The First on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The First isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Hulu instead.

Where can I watch The First for free?

The First is available on Hulu in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The First?

The First has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of The First out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of The First are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The First?

No — The First ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.