First Wave (1998)

First Wave - Series Information

• Original Title: First Wave
• First Air Year: 1998
• Last Air Year: 2001
• Created by: Chris Brancato
• Type: TV Series
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
• Number of Seasons: 3
• Number of Episodes: 66
• Status: Ended
• Original Language: English
• Spoken Languages: English
• First Air Date: September 9, 1998 (Germany - 16), September 9, 1998 (Spain - 16)
• Networks: Syfy
• Alternative Titles: First Wave (CA), First Wave – Die Prophezeiung (DE)
• Production Companies: Sugar Entertainment Ltd., Vidatron Entertainment Group, The Pearson Television International, American Zoetrope
• Production Countries: United States of America

First Wave - Plot

Framed for murder and on the run, a former thief struggles to expose the vanguard of an alien invasion with the help of a conspiracy theorist and newly discovered prophecies of Nostradamus.

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First Wave - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

• Chris Brancato

Main Cast

• Rob LaBelle
• Sebastian Spence
• Roger Cross
• Traci Lords
• Robert Duncan
• Dana Brooks
• Terry Barclay
• J. Douglas Stewart
• Stacy Grant
• Katharine Isabelle

Writers

• Chris Brancato
• Daniel Cerone
• David Wilcox
• Bert Salke
• Paul Eckstein

Executive Producers

• Larry Sugar

First Wave - FAQs

Where can you stream First Wave online?

First Wave is available to stream in the United States on select platforms. You can check JustWatch for a full, up-to-date list of streaming services, rental options, and purchase links available in your region, as availability may vary over time.

Is First Wave based on a true story?

First Wave is not based on a true story. It is a fictional sci-fi thriller, though it draws creatively on the real historical figure of Nostradamus, weaving his prophecies into the plot as a narrative device to guide the protagonist's fight against an alien invasion.

Who are the main actors in First Wave?

First Wave stars Sebastian Spence as Cade Foster, the fugitive ex-thief at the center of the story, and Rob LaBelle as Crazy Eddie, his conspiracy-theorist ally. Roger Cross, Traci Lords, and Robert Duncan also appear in significant recurring roles throughout the series.

How many seasons and episodes does First Wave have?

First Wave ran for three complete seasons, each containing 22 episodes, for a total of 66 episodes. The series aired from 1998 to 2001 on Syfy, delivering a consistent episode count across all three seasons before concluding.

What is First Wave about?

First Wave follows Cade Foster, a former thief framed for his wife's murder, who discovers Earth is being infiltrated by extraterrestrials. Aided by conspiracy theorist Crazy Eddie and guided by Nostradamus's prophecies, Cade races to expose the alien vanguard before the full-scale invasion begins.

Who created First Wave?

First Wave was created by Chris Brancato, who also served as a writer on the series. The show was executive produced by Larry Sugar and produced by Sugar Entertainment Ltd. in association with Vidatron Entertainment Group and American Zoetrope, Francis Ford Coppola's production company.

Is First Wave cancelled or has it ended?

First Wave has officially ended. The series concluded in 2001 after three seasons and 66 episodes on Syfy. The show is no longer in production and no revival or continuation has been announced since its original run came to a close.

What are shows similar to First Wave?

Viewers who enjoyed First Wave may also like Dark Skies (1996), a similarly themed alien conspiracy series, as well as Doctor Who (1963), Red Dwarf (1988), The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007), and 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996), all of which blend science fiction with adventure and intrigue.

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