
EPISODE 1.1
The Emperor's Peace
Gal Dornick leaves her life in Synnax behind when the
... More galaxy’s greatest mathematician, Hari Seldon, invites her to Trantor.LessDavid S Goyer, co-writer of The Dark Knight trilogy, teams up with Apple TV+ for this series adaptation of Isaac Asimov's beloved sci-fi novels—the thousand year saga following the collapse of a galactic empire and the generations-long plan to save humanity's future. Stars Golden Globe nominees Jared Harris (Chernobyl) and Lee Pace (The Hobbit).
It does stray from Asimov's legendary sci-fi tomes, but this sumptuous tale of galactic colonisation could very well be TV's next big genre hit since Game of Thrones.
Even as Foundation stumbles throughout its execution, it still maintains a grip on the unconditional hope of its characters.
Full reviewAn impenetrable show that looks like several million bucks but feels as if it lacks the tools to save itself, much less all mankind.
Full reviewHas been reinvented as something more accessible, more vibrant, more action-driven, sexier, and yes, more fun in the traditional sense of the word.
Full reviewThere is no saga too epic for a little levity, and here it might have made some of the characters more believable.
Full reviewComes off as a 10-episode pilot for later seasons - one just good enough for us to want to stick with the show.
Full reviewIts emotional expanse ... is a bit more of a question, but the show sucks you in a great deal.
Full reviewFoundation: Season 1 is available to stream in Australia now on Apple TV+.
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