
The First
Created by Beau Willimon
On Hulu
An ambitious, character-driven drama about humanity's first Mars mission that balances technical and existential stakes with intimate portraits of the people undertaking and supporting the journey.
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.
Essence
Ensemble

Sean Penn
Tom Haggerty

Natascha McElhone
Laz Ingram

Oded Fehr
Eitan Hafri

Anna Jacoby-Heron
Denise Hagerty

Hannah Ware
Sadie Hewitt

LisaGay Hamilton
Kayla Price

Keiko Agena
Aiko Hakari

James Ransone
Nick Fletcher

Rey Lucas
Matteo Vega

Brian Lee Franklin
Lawrence

Melissa George
Diane Hagerty

Fernanda Andrade
Camila Rodriguez
Like The First
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The First
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The First, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The First, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The First, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































