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Creation Myths

  • Episode aired Sep 15, 2023
  • 1h
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8.7/10
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Laura Birn in Foundation (2021)
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Season finale. Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever.Season finale. Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever.Season finale. Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever.

  • Director
    • Alex Graves
  • Writers
    • Isaac Asimov
    • David S. Goyer
    • Josh Friedman
  • Stars
    • Jared Harris
    • Lee Pace
    • Lou Llobell
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    8.7/10
    3.2K
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    • Director
      • Alex Graves
    • Writers
      • Isaac Asimov
      • David S. Goyer
      • Josh Friedman
    • Stars
      • Jared Harris
      • Lee Pace
      • Lou Llobell
    • 26User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Jared Harris
    Jared Harris
    • Hari Seldon
    Lee Pace
    Lee Pace
    • Brother Day
    Lou Llobell
    Lou Llobell
    • Gaal Dornick
    Leah Harvey
    Leah Harvey
    • Salvor Hardin
    Laura Birn
    Laura Birn
    • Demerzel
    Cassian Bilton
    Cassian Bilton
    • Brother Dawn
    Terrence Mann
    Terrence Mann
    • Brother Dusk
    Ben Daniels
    Ben Daniels
    • Bel Riose
    Isabella Laughland
    Isabella Laughland
    • Brother Constant
    Dimitri Leonidas
    Dimitri Leonidas
    • Hober Mallow
    Ella-Rae Smith
    Ella-Rae Smith
    • Queen Sareth of Cloud Dominion
    Sandra Yi Sencindiver
    Sandra Yi Sencindiver
    • Enjoiner Rue
    Dino Fetscher
    Dino Fetscher
    • Glawen Curr
    Oliver Chris
    Oliver Chris
    • Director Sermak
    Kulvinder Ghir
    Kulvinder Ghir
    • Poly Verisof
    Nimrat Kaur
    Nimrat Kaur
    • Yanna Seldon
    Alfred Enoch
    Alfred Enoch
    • Raych Foss
    Judith Shekoni
    Judith Shekoni
    • She-Bends-Light
    • Director
      • Alex Graves
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      • Isaac Asimov
      • David S. Goyer
      • Josh Friedman
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    8prometheus-unbound-x

    Solid sci-fi at last

    The only reason I persevered with season 1 is the fine visual design and the story of the Cleons. The rest seemed rather flat and poorly thought out.

    Season 2 felt like it was going even further downhill, but the final 3 episodes really had some true quality in the story, script and characters. If they can keep to this last part of the season's quality, in the next season then I'll definitely be watching. There was some real emotional gravity, especially in the character of Demerzel and the true nature of her relationship with Empire. It's not quite Asimov's story but it could finally start living up to it.
    9arthuroliveira-65367

    Foundation season 2 delivers.

    Great Season 2 and a little more faithful to the books (excluding of course the empire and Gaal/Salvor arcs), having a mix of the books arcs of Bel Riose in secound Novel and Foundation arc of Hober Mallow of Book one.

    The Foundation arc story it´s some more faithful to the book than first season;because like the books, the structure of galactic spirit and religion created by the foundation in peripheral worlds exists in the books, and the clergyman Poly Verisof it´s an important religious character in the first book in this religious part created by foundation and like the books the Foundation is growing much in power and confronting the empire. And i Liked of the portrayal of Hober Mallow and Bel Riose and your storylines in season 2 ; Similar to the book,Mallow is as an astute merchant and a little rascal like Han Solo (but Mallow himself was the inspiration for the creation of Han Solo in Star Wars by George Lucas) and Bel Riose unlike the book it´s not young, but Ben Daniels (a Very Underrated actor from shows also underrated like The Exorcist) make a very human portrayal of Riose and at the same time a very vingative and rebel general against the empire like in the books. I Know that the fate of the two are very different from the first two books, but the live actions versions of the two have more charisma and personality than the book versions.

    Overall, season 2 it´s better than season 1 that´s was only ok, but because of empire arc that even dont´exist in the books, because the other two arcs are weak (Salvor and Gaal), but i feel that foundation arc, Gaal Dornick & Salvor Hardin and empire arc are balanced in quality this season, especially the part of Mallow and Terminus against the Empire.

    And for the last i praise the entire cast and the characters who even exists in the novels, like Brother Constant (a female priest of the religion of foundation with Poly Verisof) and specially the all cast of Genetic Dinasty arc, because meanwhile don´t exist in the books this arc it´s very very good and saved season one from being bad but actors like Terrence Mann (brother Dusk), Laura Birn (the android Demerzel) and of course Lee Pace as the menacing and charismatic emperor Brother Day/Cleon were the peak of season1 and i agree that he was the best character and acting of season 1 and now in season 2 meanwhile Day(Pace) it´s again one the best characters of season 2, the same season have also great portrayals and characters in much more numbers that season 1.

    I Think David Goyer (The Solo Showrunner) evolved very much from season 1 to 2 but i think that lke in many shows the season 1 was only to introduce the things, concepts, universe and the characters and the real thing was to happen in season 2 and i was right, season 2 delivers.

    I can´t wait for season 3 (show renewed) for the Long awaited Mule Arc with Bayta Darrel, her husband Toran Darrell, the scientist Ebling Miss and The Clown of street Called Magnificus and the fans of Foundation consider the Mule Arc ´´The Empire Strikes Back´´of the Foundation saga, both in Quality both in tragedy in story.

    And for the final note: Isaac Asimov would liked the apple show(especially secound season), even with the changes and i think that he also liked the idea of a genetic dinasty.
    3yyqccmr

    Hari Seldon and his Magic Travelling Box

    I enjoyed the first season of foundation. Even halfway through the second season, I felt this is alright sci-fi provided you accept that it has a little to do with the source material apart from the name. However, this episode took the biscuit. It's all in your head! It was all a dream! Everybody is safe in the magic flying box! Even by its own internal logic, this makes no sense. On a bonus note, one character that made little sense bit the dust. She'll probably step out of the shower in s3e1. Oh - it looks very pretty so sci-fi buffs will probably like that. I don't think season 3 will really matter tbh.
    9nyxstrix

    What an excellent finale.

    Wonderful finale, feel like there was great writing all season and some things were predictable but others were just great surprises, yet still feel well foreshadowed looking back. Everything that feels like they needed to wrap up, they did too, which is always appreciated.

    Great wrap up to a season - just enough closure vs openers for next. I'm in awe of the writing and acting in this show. The fight! Demerzel! Bel and Homer! Gaal and Hari!

    Definitely going to miss a few characters and a bit surprised we only got one season (and a bit more) of the dynamism of Hober and Bel characters. Also, a bit surprised at Poly making it through but I suppose it was the best choice in welcoming Brother Constant into the vault.

    So amazing, I'm going to miss this show. We were glued to every episode. I love how many heroic actions people take down to Dusk saving his young brother's life.
    10moviesfilmsreviewsinc

    Season 2 of Foundation hits the heart and mind.

    Foundation season 2 offers an exciting finale with twists and deaths that surprise and leave viewers satisfied or hopeful. The story of Demerzel, a robot with emotions, is intriguing and resonates with viewers. However, the events on Ignis are disappointing, formulaic, and predictable, making it the only low point for the second season of Foundation. The finale fails to make the part of Ignis count, making it the only low point for the second season. Gaal, using Tellem's teachings and creating illusions, rescues the Beggar and his allies, Salvor, and Hari. The Mentalics surround the Beggar, reassureing them not to fear them. They reveal Tellem's voice was always in their minds, bending them to her will. Now, they are no longer under her control, grateful for Gaal, Salvor, and Hari's help. Gaal, Salvor, and Hari greet the Mentalics. On Trantor, Demerzel visits Brother Dusk and Rue, who propose that Sareth and Day's union can end Demerzel's suffering and end her obligation to protect Cleon's dynasty. Demerzel, a woman programmed to protect the dynasty, confesses to hiring the Blind Angels to prevent Day from marrying Sareth, who will be blamed for the assassination attempt. She also alters Sareth's banking records to prove her innocence. Dusk and Rue, unaware of the truth, are forced to kill Demerzel and Rue. As Brother Day aims to destroy all worlds under the Foundation's influence, Bel warns him of the moral ruin of the Empire. When Bel declines, Day relives his duties and instructs the navigator to jump to the next destination, creating a chain reaction that destroys the entire fleet. The fleet cannot escape, and it turns out that Hober Mallow's work is responsible. Seldon baits Day into coming to Terminus, and he falls into Seldon's trap. A frustrated Day beats Hober Mallow, eventually entering the fight. In the end, Day overpowers Bel and kicks him out of the ship. Bel switches places with Day using Hober Mallow's castling device, allowing him to switch places with the other person. Bel survives, while Day dies out in space. The season 2 finale revealed the Mule, 152 years in the future, feeling intimidated by Gaal Dornick approaching him. He knew he had to find Gaal before she did and destroy her at any cost. The Mule is ready to go to any extent to do so. In Foundation season 3, we will see if he can kill Gaal or if she gets the better of him, triggering an event that brings the world back on track. Hari planned to teach Gaal sighted psychohistory and hone their abilities in the cryosleep chamber while staying at Ignis. However, Gaal was hesitant, fearing that if Hari didn't enter the pod, she would be alone in the battle and Hari would cease to exist. She convinced Hari to enter the pod, as the memories of loved ones can keep people going even when they want to give up. Hari believed that using pain to propel them forward would honor the memory of those who had left them, ensuring they could stand up for themselves.

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      At 00:04:26 looking down at the drowning pool from the cliff, there should be body visible. It's clearly empty.
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      After Josiah is killed during the wide shot as people gather around as Salvo is dying, Josiah briefly lifts his head up.
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      Hober Mallow: You have this way of making people realise things aren't completely fucking hopeless. You make people feel hope. Even nihilistic shit-heels like me.

      Brother Constant: Even them?

      Hober Mallow: Yes. You want to know my dirty secret Constant? I always wanted to shorten the darkness. Always. I just couldn't swallow the religious stuff. But you reminded me of who I used to be, and you have to go and do that for the rest of them, okay? Will you do that for me?

      Brother Constant: [Weeping] How typical. Denying me a martyr's death.

      [the kiss passionately, before breaking off]

      Bel Riose: Good luck, Brother Constant.

      Brother Constant: And to you, General Riose.

      [Boards the capsule]

      Brother Constant: Wait. Do you still want to know my name?

      Hober Mallow: Yeah, of course.

      Brother Constant: It's Hope

      Hober Mallow: Really?

      Brother Constant: No. But wouldn't that be something?

      [the capsule door closes]

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