The First (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 2018, The First is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The First stars Sean Penn as Tom Haggerty, Natascha McElhone as Laz Ingram, Oded Fehr as Eitan Hafri and Anna Jacoby-Heron as Denise Hagerty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The First has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First (2018)?
- In US, The First is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First worth watching?
- The First holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First?
- The First stars Sean Penn, Natascha McElhone, Oded Fehr, Anna Jacoby-Heron and Hannah Ware.
- When was The First released?
- The First was released in 2018.