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Hugo Rifkind Times (UK) At worst, this could be just hours and hours of Penn being humourlessly tragic about things, as is so often his way. At best, though, it could be phenomenal. Nov 5, 2018 Full Review Ed Cumming Independent (UK) With his usual skill of hinting at great wells of rage and empathy, Penn lifts Hegarty above these clichés. Rated: 3/5 Nov 2, 2018 Full Review Carol Midgley Times (UK) "Godspeed" was a phrase used. At this point it could do with a bit of speed itself. Rated: 3/5 Nov 2, 2018 Full Review Susan Granger SSG Syndicate Sean Penn stars as an Astronaut Mission Commander in Beau Willimon's suspenseful drama series about preparing for the first manned mission to Mars; it was cancelled after one season but all 8 episodes are now streaming on Hulu. Rated: 7/10 Sep 7, 2023 Full Review Keith Watson Metro Newspaper (UK) The First needs to up its game or it's headed for the black hole of oblivion. Rated: 2/5 Mar 8, 2019 Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post The seriousness of the subject doesn't entirely explain the solemnity of this pilot episode, nor the glacial pacing. Mar 1, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

john o Really slow moving and not well directed. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review Dean M Too woke, totally boring storylines, audiences want to see Mars and all we see are an addict daughter, a washed up father, lesbians and unnecessary nudity. Too artsy fartsy, random cicadas, harsh and sharp contrast cinematography. An attempt to portray the future by voice controlled AI everywhere in ways that don't make logical sense."For All Mankind" is light years ahead of this. To the show runners, CUT TO THE CHASE. Audiences want to see mars and be inspired to dream, not be dragged through the dregs of peoples broken lives. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/21/22 Full Review Audience Member Interpersonal drama with very little Sci-fi background that literally never gets off the ground. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Are we supposed to find Tom sympathetic? Is he the hook we're supposed to hang this narrative on? Because he's an abusive jerk and we spend all our time watching him be a cardboard cutout Old White Dude with Anger Issues instead of finding out more about other more interesting and sympathetic charcters. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A masterpiece. And too good for this world. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Elon Musk: please finance the production of Season 2 (and seasons 3,4,5...). This is what I would like to watch every night. Really well played tv-drama. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 14, 2018 Separation On 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; he is confronted by an unexpected visitor after an intense day. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 14, 2018 What's Needed With the mission in danger of being shut down, the Vista team travels to Washington to testify before Congress; the Castillo family pursues its lawsuit against Vista; Tom and his daughter Denise work to repair their relationship. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 14, 2018 Cycles Kayla and Tom find themselves at odds when faced with a difficult decision; a problem arises with the Mars Ascent Vehicle that may jeopardize the crew's safety; Aiko hosts a dinner party to celebrate Sadie and Ollie's wedding anniversary. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 14, 2018 Where Life Is Sadie 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 14, 2018 Two Portraits Denise confronts her turbulent upbringing as she paints a portrait of her late mother, revisiting a lifetime of joy and trauma. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 14, 2018 Collisions Laz 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 reconsider his priorities. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 14, 2018 The Choice Tom and the Providence crew must make a choice with potentially life-threatening consequences; Mateo wrestles with his past; Tom and Denise must deal with unfinished business. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 14, 2018 Near and Far The crew of Providence 2 prepares to launch; Laz and Denise get ready for a new chapter in their lives. Details

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