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Foundation

  • TV Series
  • 2021–
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
115K
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POPULARITY
16
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Jared Harris, Lou Llobell, and Lee Pace in Foundation (2021)
A complex saga of humans scattered on planets throughout the galaxy all living under the rule of the Galactic Empire.
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A complex saga of humans scattered on planets throughout the galaxy all living under the rule of the Galactic Empire.A complex saga of humans scattered on planets throughout the galaxy all living under the rule of the Galactic Empire.A complex saga of humans scattered on planets throughout the galaxy all living under the rule of the Galactic Empire.

  • Creators
    • Josh Friedman
    • David S. Goyer
  • Stars
    • Terrence Mann
    • Laura Birn
    • Jared Harris
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    115K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    16
    5
    • Creators
      • Josh Friedman
      • David S. Goyer
    • Stars
      • Terrence Mann
      • Laura Birn
      • Jared Harris
    • 2KUser reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 29 nominations total

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    Terrence Mann
    Terrence Mann
    • Brother Dusk
    • 2021–2025
    Laura Birn
    Laura Birn
    • Demerzel
    • 2021–2025
    Jared Harris
    Jared Harris
    • Hari Seldon
    • 2021–2025
    Lou Llobell
    Lou Llobell
    • Gaal Dornick
    • 2021–2025
    Cassian Bilton
    Cassian Bilton
    • Brother Dawn
    • 2021–2025
    Lee Pace
    Lee Pace
    • Brother Day
    • 2021–2025
    Leah Harvey
    Leah Harvey
    • Salvor Hardin
    • 2021–2023
    Daniel MacPherson
    Daniel MacPherson
    • Hugo
    • 2021–2023
    Sasha Behar
    • Mari
    • 2021
    Sandra Yi Sencindiver
    Sandra Yi Sencindiver
    • Enjoiner Rue
    • 2023
    Rowena King
    Rowena King
    • Kalle
    • 2023–2025
    Elliot Cowan
    Elliot Cowan
    • Lewis Pirenne
    • 2021
    Isabella Laughland
    Isabella Laughland
    • Brother Constant
    • 2023
    Ella-Rae Smith
    Ella-Rae Smith
    • Queen Sareth of Cloud Dominion
    • 2023
    Kubbra Sait
    Kubbra Sait
    • Phara
    • 2021
    Pravessh Rana
    Pravessh Rana
    • Rowan
    • 2021
    Kulvinder Ghir
    Kulvinder Ghir
    • Poly Verisof
    • 2023
    Haqi Ali
    Haqi Ali
    • Handman Hahn
    • 2023
    • Creators
      • Josh Friedman
      • David S. Goyer
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Foundation' is a visually impressive sci-fi series with strong performances, especially from Lee Pace and Jared Harris. However, it faces criticism for significant deviations from Isaac Asimov's original books, including changes in character genders and storylines. Some viewers appreciate the modernization, while others feel it loses Asimov's essence. The series is lauded for its production values and epic scope but faulted for inconsistent writing and pacing. Non-book readers tend to enjoy it more, while original fans express disappointment.
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    8VolkerShmuley

    I watch it for Lee Pace

    To me Brother Day played by Lee Pace has become as enjoyable to watch as Daenerys played by Emilia Clarke in GOT. There's a lot of confusing, boring bits and vexing characters in the show but Brother Day keeps me coming for more.

    Overall it's a quality show albeit flawed. But there's a lot of unique, and daring approach that still make this show worth a watch. Every scene and every new information that is revealed about Cleons is so engaging and interesting.

    If you're into sci-fi I'd definitely recommend trying this show and giving it a shot at least till season two because it actually even improves in the second season.
    9r-weeber

    Great series

    All the reviews which state this is not anything like Asimov's books are right. But they are wrong to base their reviews on it. Because it clearly states it is BASED on Asimov's books. So don't compare the two. Instead, enjoy a visually stunning, ambitious, and emotionally rich sci-fi epic that masterfully blends drama and spectacle.
    8mintintegral937

    The moment Roxann Dawson got aboard, everything got better

    I do not count myself an Asimov expert, nor had I been a big Foundation series fan during the first 2 seasons (though I did watch them). But this 3rd season has really caught my attention. Not meant as a knock on any of the prior show-runners or writers (I'm not familiar with the in's and out's within the prior production team(s)) but what I can say, being a sci-fi fan and television follower generally, is that Roxann Dawson is stellar behind the screen as a director and producer. Both in sci-fi/fantasy and more mainstream programming. While I thought she was great in Voyager as B'Lana, her work since behind the camera has been quite notable. And each time she gets involved with a series, like she has here, it thrives. Just sayin.
    Dgdunn66

    Epic galactic brilliance of a show

    Can't rave enough about this program... from season one the show builds and weaves the multiple threads of the story through centuries of the Foundation and Empire. Traditional old school sci-fi married with 8k visual graphics and engaging story telling. Season 3 episode 5 is movie quality knock your socks off mind blowingly epic.

    Please don't dilute the achievement of this production with nitpicking comparisons to the books it is based on. I truly thinks that Asimov himself would be the first to stand and applause if only he was here today.
    8emwee609

    A slow-burning epic that rewards patience

    Foundation is an intriguing sci-fi series that grows on you the more you watch it. At first, it can feel confusing-just as you're starting to get to know a character, they disappear, only to return much later, if at all. Then you're introduced to someone new, and the whole process of connecting with a character begins again. On top of that, events unfold across different locations, and the series makes massive jumps in time-particularly long ones between seasons.

    I've completed Seasons 1 and 2. One of the show's strengths is that as each season progresses, the seemingly loose ends begin to tie together and make sense. Many odd or minor events and details-even from the very first episode-are only explained later in the season or in the finale. But if you keep your eyes and ears open, you might catch subtle clues that help you make sense of things as they unfold. Almost nothing is said without a reason. While Season 1 is built largely on suspense, Season 2 leans more toward action.

    The series features numerous plot twists that help keep viewers engaged. Many come out of nowhere and aren't always happy or innocent-but that's part of the fun. In many ways, it resembles Dune, especially in tone and scale. However, one of Foundation's most distinctive traits is its pacing: at times, things move very slowly, only for the show to suddenly jump forward by decades, suggesting sweeping generational changes and the loss of familiar characters.

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    • Trivia
      Asimov's Foundation was originally published as a short story series in Astounding Magazine between May 1942 and January 1950, based on ideas in Edward Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
    • Crazy credits
      The opening titles is a montage of radiant energy particles forming various shapes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Paul Rudd/Jared Harris/Nate Smith (2021)

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Фундація
    • Filming locations
      • Troy Studios, Castletroy, County Limerick, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Skydance Television
      • Milk & Honey Pictures
      • Skydance Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
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      • 2.00 : 1

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