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Season 2 – Foundation

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Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, this story chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
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Foundation — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

With its complicated bedrock now established, Foundation spreads its wings in an improved sophomore season that rewards viewers' patience with a brainy sci-fi epic of genuine grandeur.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) With Lee Pace and Jared Harris as adversaries, the show mostly manages to tie together personal stakes and planet-hopping history in a way that sci-fi aficionados will enjoy. Jul 14, 2023 Full Review James Jackson Times (UK) It’s impressively imaginative. Jul 14, 2023 Full Review Helen O'Hara Empire Magazine It’s not always easy – except on the eyes, thanks to that extraordinary design – but this is sci-fi that’s worth putting the time in for. Rated: 4/5 Jul 14, 2023 Full Review Terence Johnson Le Noir Auteur Long considered a novel that was unfilmable, show runner David S. Goyer has done an incredible job of leading this production to the screen. Sep 15, 2023 Full Review Jorge Loser Espinof Except perhaps Battlestar Galactica, rarely have we seen such a complex and well-built world to tell us something so dense and full of ramifications. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4.5/5 Sep 1, 2023 Full Review William Schwartz Book & Film Globe Foundation thrives by keeping its worldbuilding constantly on the edge of creeping doom, a grim sentiment that certainly feels historical, even if it’s not necessarily psychohistorical. Aug 10, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve H If season 1 was messed up, season 2 is even worse. A complete dog's dinner. Having been forced to invent entirely new storylines to keep Harris and Pace around, they do the same thing with Gaal Dornick and Salvor Hardin. The irony is how many times an actor quotes "Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent" before they get into a massive fight. This is Asimov meets Section 31. The beauty of Asimov's plots was the non-violence. But I guess producers think that no-one will watch cerebral TV these days. If only Christopher Nolan had produced and directed this... Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/25 Full Review Trevor W Obviously it's not Asimov's foundation, but I cannot stress how much I enjoyed this show. I loved the expanse of the original books but this show is able to incorporate aspects from future books well into the foundational events of the show. With the scope of events in Foundation and Earth, none of this stuff is excessive in my humble opinion. The refocus onto character, and using them as a vehicle to view the great expanse of time covered I think makes this a fantastic adaption, if not completely faithful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/25 Full Review Juan L I love it, catchy from beginning to end Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/08/25 Full Review Wendt A Too much mumbling dialog, often I couldn't understand what the actors were saying. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/03/25 Full Review Paul G I'm only now catching up with this series over the 2024 holiday season, and I LOVE the acting!! That alone gets 5 out of 5 for me. Pace and Harris have me completely hooked! Empire is riveting!! I'm especially fond of the science fiction elements...the ambiance, music, space vessels...it's all got me watching it over and over again! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Jamie M Did the lead writers change between season 1 and 2 because whereas the first season had real promise with a few problems the second season is mostly all problems with much less promise. It’s as if the writers were continually asking, “Do you know what would be cool if we did next?” I think the core issue is that we are not made to care about any of the characters. And no amount of dramatic music or CGI can fix that. This is a failure of the writing more so than the actors. The genetic dynasty on Trantor was fascinating in the first season while the story on Terminus was a slog to get through. I am four episodes into this second season and it is all slog. Cool visuals. Dumb action. Poor plot. Bland characters. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 14, 2023 In Seldon's Shadow Hari finds himself trapped in a mysterious prison; an assassination attempt leaves Day shaken; Gaal and Salvor devise an escape plan. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 21, 2023 A Glimpse of Darkness Gaal has a disturbing vision; Day's bond with Queen Sareth grows stronger; the Vault opens and reveals a cryptic message. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 28, 2023 King and Commoner The Empire recruits Bel Riose to investigate the resurgent Foundation; Hari leads Gaal and Salvor to a desert. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 4, 2023 Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly Queen Sareth and Dawn share a moment as she tries to learn more about Day; Brothers Constant and Poly bring Hober Mallow to Terminus. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 11, 2023 The Sighted and the Seen Gaal, Salvor and Hari arrive on Ignis and meet the source of the strange signal they've been tracking; Dawn and Dusk are suspicious of Day. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 18, 2023 Why the Gods Made Wine Day and Queen Sareth make an announcement; Tellem sows seeds of distrust between Gaal and Hari; Hober Mallow reaches his destination. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 25, 2023 A Necessary Death Salvor begins to question the Mentalics' motives; Hober Mallow's proposal to the Spacers meets resistance; Brothers Constant and Poly stand trial. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 1, 2023 The Last Empress Enjoiner Rue confides in Dusk about her distrust in Demerzel; Hober Mallow pulls a daring move; Day sets course for Terminus and the Foundation. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 8, 2023 Long Ago, Not Far Away Dusk and Enjoiner Rue learn Demerzel's origin and true purpose; Tellem's plans for Gaal take a dark turn; on Terminus, Day confronts Dr. Seldon. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 15, 2023 Creation Myths Gaal, Salvor and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis; Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever. Details
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Season Info

Director
Alex Graves, David S. Goyer, Roxann Dawson, Mark Tonderai
Creator
David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman
Executive Producer
Robyn Asimov, David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman, Cameron Welsh, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Marcy Ross, Victoria Morrow, Leigh Dana Jackson, Russell Rothberg
Screenwriter
David S. Goyer, Isaac Asimov
Network
Apple TV+
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 14, 2023
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