First Wave
Created by Chris Brancato
On Syfy
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.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is First Wave scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is First Wave violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is First Wave sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
Is First Wave easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Does First Wave leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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.
