The First
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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THE FIRST Official Trailer (2018) Sean Penn, TV Series HD
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Seasons
1.Separation
7.314-09-201846mOn launch day, Vista CEO Laz Ingram and the Providence crew count down to the first manned mission to Mars. Former mission commander Tom Hagerty watches from home. After an intense...
2.What’s Needed
6.714-09-201846mWith the mission in danger of being shut down, the Vista team travels to Washington to testify before Congress. Meanwhile, the Castillo family pursues their lawsuit against Vista....
3.Cycles
6.814-09-201846mKayla and Tom find themselves at odds when faced with a difficult decision. A problem arises with the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) that may jeopardize the crew’s safety. Aiko hosts a...
4.Where Life Is
7.214-09-201846mSadie and Ollie’s marriage is tested. Laz works with the engineers as pressure builds to find a solution to the MAV malfunction. Tom and Ellen grow closer.
5.Two Portraits
5.114-09-201846mDenise confronts her turbulent upbringing as she paints a portrait of her late mother, revisiting a lifetime of joy and trauma.
6.Collisions
6.814-09-201846mLaz attempts to sway an influential reporter who is critical of the Mars program. Aiko and Eitan test a solution to the MAV problem. An incident with Denise forces Tom to reconside...
7.The Choice
7.014-09-201846mTom and the Providence crew must make a choice with potentially life-threatening consequences. Matteo wrestles with his past. Tom and Denise must deal with unfinished business.
8.Near and Far
7.014-09-201846mThe members of Providence 2 gear up for their mission on launch day. Laz and Denise must prepare for a new chapter in their lives.
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