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The First

Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast in this near-future drama about a crew of astronauts attempting to become the first humans on Mars. Under the direction of visionary aerospace magnate Laz Ingram (Natascha McElhone), the crew contends with peril and personal sacrifice as they undertake the greatest pioneering feat in human history.

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Cast & Crew See All

Sean Penn
Tom Hagerty
Natascha McElhone
Laz Ingram
LisaGay Hamilton
Kayla Price

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Separation

Fri, Sep 14, 2018

A crew of astronauts battles peril and personal sacrifice as they race to become the first humans on Mars.

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Awards

  • 2019 - VES Award - Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode - nominated
  • 2019 - Golden Reel Award - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Sound Effects and Foley for Episodic Short Form Broadcast Media - nominated
  • 2019 - Golden Trailer - Best Drama/Action Poster for a TV/Streaming Series - nominated

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