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.
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Where to watch
- StreamHulu
- BuyApple TV Store
Questions people ask
Is The First one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of series.
Does The First leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The First violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is The First easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Is The First sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The First scary? 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.
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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
Everything like The First, and what each one shares →
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.
