Shows similar to The First

This alternate history series explores what would have happened if the global space race had never ended. Fans of The First will appreciate the realistic space exploration themes and the intense personal dramas that unfold against the backdrop of a high-stakes space program.

Based on the novels by James S.A. Corey, The Expanse is a science fiction series set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system. It offers a complex plot and political intrigue coupled with realistic depictions of space, which should resonate with fans of The First.

Another Life centers on an astronaut and her young crew as they face unimaginable danger in their mission to investigate the origins of an alien artifact. Fans of The First may enjoy the space exploration and survival themes.

Away follows an international crew on the first mission to Mars and the personal dynamics that play out on the journey. Like The First, it focuses on the astronaut's sacrifices and the emotional toll of space missions on both the travelers and their families back home.