The First

2 episodes into the show The First, and I am bored. This of course doesn't mean this isn't a good show, but it isn't what I was expecting it to be. I was expecting a science fiction show that follows a group making the first trip to Mars. What I got was a drama series following a failed mission to Mars and the people responsible trying to make another attempt.

So far the series has been more political. People trying to secure funding for another attempt at the mission. This includes hearings with the government and meetings with the president. The only thing that I have found somewhat entertaining so far is the fact that this is set in the future so there is some advanced technology, but nothing that is outside of what technology companies are currently working on.

I enjoy some drama shows, but these first 2 episodes I have found difficult to get through, and I have doubts that I will try getting through any more episodes. If anyone has watched more then the first 2 episodes and finds it gets better let me know in the comments and I will try to watch more.


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