Foundation (2021)
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Far in the future, The Empire is about to face a reckoning unlike anything else it's faced before: several millennia of chaos have been predicted by the galaxy's leading psycho-historian, Hari Seldon. But can The Empire offset the disaster before it begins?
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- RhettlrAugust 10, 2025Once again, some jackass decided to butcher great literature. This is NOT Issac Asimov’s “Foundation.” The only thing that resembles Asimov’s creation are the characters' names. Period. If you enjoyed the books, you will be disappointed. If you like gee wiz special effects, you will be overjoyed.
- synthete1d agoHalf of the show is compelling, and half is a travesty. The visuals are stellar in most of it (the made-up parts). The casting for Hari, Gaal, and Cleon is fantastic... which is what makes it so disappointing what they did with the actual Foundation half of the story. It is utter nonsense and ruins rewarding payoffs later in the series, for absolutely no impact in the show. And that's a pity, because the character writing in the books was rather bland for most of them, but the concepts were fascinating, so a proper adaptation is something that could have filled an actual need if the writers had any scruples whatsoever when it came to tackling high concept SF. The 'genetic dynasty' was not in the novels, so it qualifies as literal fan-fiction--but I don't mean that as an insult. After the decent introduction with Hari and Gaal, the Cleons are the only good part of the show, because that part was adapted into what is essentially original characters. The problem is that outside of that, the treatment of the characters of the actual Terminus, Gaal-Hari sections, and Fortnight 'Salvor Hardin' consists of utter nonsense plotting with incompetent science fiction writing and outright character assassination. It's like they actually set out to make a total inversion of what the characters and the concepts represent. Just as an example for those not in the know: Salvor Hardin was supposed to be a diplomatic negotiator. The entire point of his character and The Foundation was soft power despite being in a powerless and precarious position. Their power was knowledge (a bunch of geeks called The Encyclopedists), and Hardin diverged from everyone in his highly cerebral and socially adept brokering of peace between would-be invaders and warring kingdoms. What is the character in the show? A wet-behind-the-ears Fortnight character who picks up a gun in her first scene, and in just about every following scene, and is an absolute tool. They also have her destroy (an excellently rendered) point-defense battleship railgun with a bow and arrow. I am not joking. That's par for the course for every single scene in the Terminus half of the show.
- alextcAugust 29, 2025This is an art fest. Every frame of this show is simply amazing. The atention to detail is unmatched by anything else I ever seen on "TV" and I watched thousands of episodes. I enjoy every second of this. The story is also constant but unpredictable. I can't ask for more. Bravo!
- OctothornMarch 16, 2026Enjoyed it for the first season and a bit. I thought it was going somewhere, and I guess it is, but I don't really feel like it's worth my time and effort. Pacing, suspension of disbelief, too many timelines, characters, factions, politics.. it goes on. Keeping track feels like a job sometimes.
- Vincent ClarkeDecember 22, 2025Harder sci-if with terrific lore that’s heavily inspired by one of the greatest authors of all time. Some are disappointed that it’s not Asimov verbatim, but I’m glad it’s not. I know the books well and love them and the TV show does a terrific job of adapting key elements but staying interesting for today’s audience. And undoubtedly it will get new readers of the source material, so win-win.
- flavo43December 11, 2025Foundation is a remarkable achievement in adapting one of Isaac Asimov’s most complex and revered sci-fi sagas for television. Bringing such an expansive, philosophical series to the screen was an enormous challenge, yet the show rises to it with ambition and artistry. The storyline and dialogue feel respectful of Asimov’s ideas, capturing the intellectual weight of psychohistory while injecting emotional depth suited for modern television. The use of CGI and practical effects is superb—everything from starships to planetary vistas blends seamlessly into beautifully crafted environments. The worldbuilding is particularly impressive given the narrative’s time jumps, which are handled with clarity and elegance, keeping the story coherent while honoring the scope of the source material. The cast is outstanding, embodying their characters with conviction and nuance that make this vast universe feel human and grounded. With so many books in the Foundation series and such high-quality execution, I look forward to every future season.
- Dario P.September 25, 2025Judged based on the books this is 1/5 stars. It's a horrible adaptation from that point of view. But the series created section about the clone dynasty and the actors they chose for Empire, absolutely amazing. They should have created a series as a homage to Foundation not claim it's related. The actual Foundation parts are kinda terrible although they get less bad over time but never the parts I'm looking forward to.
- CallumOctober 27, 2025⭐⭐⭐⭐ (out of 5) Foundation – Empires crumble, stars burn, and one idea tries to outlast them all. “Foundation” takes Isaac Asimov’s legendary saga and transforms it into a sweeping, reality-bending odyssey that spans millennia. It’s a bold adaptation — visually stunning, philosophically dense, and often mind-twisting in its timelines. At its core, it’s the story of one woman’s fight to change a bleak future, but it’s also about the cycles of power, belief, and the fragile balance between faith and logic. It’s easy to get lost at times — Foundation isn’t afraid to challenge you — but once you’re in, it’s pure narrative gravity. The layers of politics, religion, and ethics unfold like a cosmic chess game where every move echoes across centuries. The show’s tone shifts between cold calculation and bursts of human warmth, mirroring the tension between science and spirituality that Asimov explored so masterfully. It’s not a perfect adaptation, but it captures the essence of his universe beautifully. Like Pringles, once you pop, you can’t stop — Foundation is a series that demands attention, rewards patience, and reminds us that even in the far future, humanity’s greatest struggle is still with itself.
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Foundation (2021) has 3 seasons.
Foundation (2021) has 30 episodes.
The key characters in Foundation (2021) are Hari Seldon (Jared Harris), Brother Day (Lee Pace), Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell).
Foundation (2021) was directed by Roxann Dawson, Alex Graves, David S. Goyer, Christopher J. Byrne, Mark Tonderai, Jennifer Phang, Tim Southam, Andrew Bernstein, Rupert Sanders.
Foundation (2021) was produced by Macdara Kelleher, Michael J. Malone.
Far in the future, The Empire is about to face a reckoning unlike anything else it's faced before: several millennia of chaos have been predicted by the galaxy's leading psycho-historian, Hari Seldon. But can The Empire offset the disaster before it begins?
Foundation (2021) is rated TV-MA.
Foundation (2021) is a Drama, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi & Fantasy show.
Foundation (2021) has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10.
Foundation (2021) episodes are 60m long.
There is no information yet from the studio on if there will be another season.