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It turns out that The First won’t have a second season on Hulu. The TV show has been cancelled after one year of eight episodes. Deadline confirmed the cancellation.
A British-American Hulu drama, The First stars Sean Penn, Natascha McElhone, LisaGay Hamilton, Hannah Ware, Keiko Agena, Rey Lucas, James Ransone, Anna Jacoby-Heron, Melissa George, Brian Lee Franklin, and Oded Fehr. The story centers on an astronaut crew attempting to be the first humans on Mars, as well as the families they’ll leave behind.
Written by Beau Willimon and executive produced by Willimon and his producing partner Jordan Tappis, the show is owned and produced by Westward Productions (founded by Willimon and Tappis) and co-financed by Hulu, Channel 4, and IMG.
The First was given a direct-to-series order in May 2017 and the only season of eight episodes was released last September.
What do you think? Did you like The First TV show? Are you sorry that it’s been cancelled? Would you have watched season two?
Yes I enjoyed series one and thought the character’s were excellent. Would have loved to see how it unfolded.
I have long thought that production companies and Tv companies should commit to the full story arc. It is clear from Hulu reaction fans and viewers don’t count.
very disappointing..
I was truly hoping for a second season! I thought the story was very gripping. Thanks for leaving us all hanging
Gutted. Season 1 was a bit slow but really was gripping the more it progressed and the final episode was awesome.
Very much need season 2 as an inspiration to the human race to do something good.
I would love to see a second season of The First.
Please renew “The First”! It was a very believable and very optimistic series that in these times we sorely need. Great story.
So disappointed…..
I’m very disappointed about HULU’s decision not to continue the story of “The First!” This show has great believability as well as humanity at its core; it’s utterly believable and very heartfelt! I was so excited to see where they would take the story in future seasons!
Hopefully another production/distributor will come along to bring it back; I do hope!
One of the best sci-fi works ever seen. It’s a shame it wasn’t judged worth a second season.
I would have watched season 2 for sure.
I loved The First, and was really looking forward to seeing more in season two about the journey and landing. But, looks like we’re a “no go” for launch.
This had the makings of an incredible series. I am a sci-fi addict, I always thought there needed to be more of the back story and this series had a season of back story with a second season promising to be a lot more sci-fi since they were on their way. I am so disappointed that it was cancelled. So many people just want right into the heavy duty sci-fi action, we seem to have lost our ability to appreciate well thought out story lines with meaning in favor of meaningless and gratuitous action.
Damn, I just finished this show going for a season 2, was so disappointed.
I would absolutely watch a new season, I thought it was great!
Very relevant for today!! I really hope another company picks it up for streaming!
Please bring the show back. Very deep and meaningful. I want to see what happens.