First Wave

First Wave

Created by Chris Brancato

On Syfy

1998–20013 seasons66 episodes7.2 / 10

A high-energy sci-fi action series built on paranoia and conspiracy, where a fugitive protagonist races against an alien invasion while hunted by both authorities and extraterrestrial forces.

Framed for murder and on the run, a former thief struggles to expose the vanguard of an alien invasion with the help of a conspiracy theorist and newly discovered prophecies of Nostradamus.

Essence

Ensemble

Like First Wave

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as First Wave

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like First Wave, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like First Wave, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like First Wave, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.