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Season 3 – 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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Critics Consensus

Foundation's narratively knotty third season doesn't quite measure up to its superb predecessor, but this sci-fi epic endures as a faithful and well-acted adaptation of Isaac Asimov's masterpiece.

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Craig Mathieson

Sydney Morning Herald

[Pilou Asbaek's] demonstrations add an element of horror to Foundation, which also has a sly sense of humour sneaking through. Of the many fantastical elements manifesting here, influencer satire was the least expected.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 18, 2025

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Ed Power

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Ludicrous, lavish and larkingly largely than life, it is one of the most bonkers TV shows ever made and all the richer for that lack of inhibition. Foundation is science fiction with rocket jets cranked to the max...

Rated: 4/5

Jul 11, 2025

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

Continues to put the rest of its small-screen genre brethren to shame with its momentous, magnificent third season.

Jul 10, 2025

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Denise Zubizarreta

LatinaMedia.Co

We’re watching multiple storylines unfold – from splintering the Cleonic dynasty to desperate maneuvering of the Foundation’s new leaders – and it’s all good, but also glacial.

Rated: C+

Aug 25, 2025

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Alex Maidy

JoBlo's Movie Network

Foundation has sold me on garnering more seasons if they can keep the quality as good as this one.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 1, 2025

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Brian Farvour

The Playlist

A review of what’s been seen thus far can’t begin to describe the brilliance that is “Foundation.” It needs to be experienced. It truly is that good.

Rated: A

Jul 25, 2025

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Craig B

Foundation is a very impressive SciFi series. Well-written with plenty of intrigue and action sequences, and great character development and casting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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Mattheus C

Foundation Season 3 has completely blown me away. Up to episode 8, it’s shockingly incredible — everything is finally clicking into place. The story is deep and layered, with every nucleus of the plot weaving together seamlessly. The visuals are stunning, some of the best I’ve seen on television, and every character feels meaningful, adding real weight to the narrative. What I love most is the sense that the entire galaxy is on the brink of a turning point — you can feel the tension building with every scene. It’s ambitious, epic, and beautifully executed. This is sci-fi at its finest.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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David S

As a huge Asimov fan, first season and a half had me raging. The show basically borrowed some character names and the term “psychohistory.” Otherwise, it was unrecognizable to book fans. I decided to let that go and judge the effort on its own merits. And it stinks. The writing is awful. Storylines end up in a dead end, saved at the last moment by utterly absurd improbabilities. Which makes perfect sense for a series of books predicated on the mathematical prediction of the future. Our heroes in this space soap lurch from one lottery-ticket level salvation to the next. And even that would be ok if the characters were well drawn and sympathetic. They’re not. Really disappointed. I kept wanting to like it, but 3rd season’s been the charm, so to speak. Done

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Thomas L

This season is little bit more less interesting than others, not sure why, maybe the evil guy is too powerful, or the timeline is hard to manage. Not the same feeling as the others.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/25

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Matthew S

One of the greatest Sci-Fi shows of all time. Truly a masterpiece

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/25

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Meg h

Have watched up to Episode 7 Season 3 and just need to say that I’m tired of the Mule being portrayed as totally demented and cruel. I don’t need to see him kill somebody or make them kill themselves horribly every single episode!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/27/25

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Jared Harris

Dr. Hari Seldon

Lee Pace

Brother Day

Lou Llobell

Gaal

Leah Harvey

Salvor

Laura Birn

Demerzel

Cassian Bilton

Brother Dawn

Episode 1

Aired Jul 11, 2025

A Song for the End of Everything

A mysterious new pirate with scary abilities known as the Mule catches the attention of the Foundation and Empire.

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Episode 2

Aired Jul 18, 2025

Gaal and Hari advance their plans on Ignis; Empire grapples with an unforeseen prediction; Pritcher enlists help to investigate the Mule.

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Episode 3

Aired Jul 25, 2025

When a Book Finds You

An unexpected alliance is formed; Pritcher, Bayta and Toran come face to face with the Mule; Demerzel seeks spiritual guidance.

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Episode 4

Aired Aug 1, 2025

The Stress of Her Regard

Demerzel struggles with the paradox of her programming; Pritcher's true loyalties are revealed; Day sets off on a quest for answers.

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Episode 5

Aired Aug 8, 2025

Where Tyrants Spend Eternity

Day enters uncharted territory; Dawn and Gaal put their plan in motion; Magnifico's worth becomes clear; Demerzel attempts to restore power.

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Episode 6

Aired Aug 15, 2025

The Shape of Time

A long-awaited reunion turns violent; Day looks for Song; on New Terminus, the Vault opens and the Mule takes aim.

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Episode 7

Aired Aug 22, 2025

Foundation's End

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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Episode 8

Aired Aug 29, 2025

Skin in the Game

Gaal and the Second Foundation reckon with the fall of New Terminus; Day faces judgment on Mycogen; Dusk's ascension looms.

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Episode 9

Airs Fri Sep 5

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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Episode 10

Airs Fri Sep 12

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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