First Born 1988
“He created life... but can he live with the consequences?”
What is First Born?
First Born is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 3
- First aired
- Oct 30, 1988
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 3 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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First Born is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 3 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A scientist creates a human‑gorilla hybrid and must confront the fallout.”
- thought‑provoking bioethical premise
- notable cast including Charles Dance
- atmospheric 1980s sci‑fi style
- may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy thought‑provoking sci‑fi dramas about scientific hubris.
The series contains mature themes of genetic experimentation and tragedy, best suited for adult audiences.
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Who is the main character?
Edward Forester, a genetic researcher, leads the experiments.
What is the central experiment?
He succeeds in breeding a human/gorilla hybrid.
When was the series released?
The series aired in 1988.
What genres describe the show?
It is classified as science‑fiction, fantasy, and drama.
Which notable actors appear in the series?
The cast includes Charles Dance, Gabrielle Anwar, Jamie Foster, Julie Peasgood, Philip Madoc, Sharon Duce, and Roshan Seth.
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