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Is First Woman coming back?

First Woman — thriller on ITV1

The answer: In development — premiere date TBA.
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Genre
Thriller
Network / streamer
ITV1
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About First Woman

First Woman is a thriller series set in the near future, focusing on the mysterious disappearance of Claire Reith, an astronaut and the first woman to set foot on the moon. The story follows her husband, Ben Reith, as he tries to uncover the truth behind her sudden absence, which sparks a global news story. The series explores themes of space exploration, political rivalry, and personal resilience, and it was announced to be in production with a planned season of six episodes.

The series was created in 2026 and stars Andrea Riseborough as Claire Reith, Ashley Walters as Ben Reith, Jennifer Ehle as Helen Sadler, and Alex Hassell as Christopher Scott. Although the show has not yet aired, it is categorized as a thriller, and its cast includes notable actors.

First Woman cast