Foundation

Foundation Main Cast

	Jared Harris as Hari Seldon
	Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick
	Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin
	Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk
	Lee Pace as Brother Day
	Laura Birn as Demerzel
	Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn

Foundation Merchandise

Foundation Trailers and Clips

Foundation - Synopsis

Foundation is an expansive sci-fi series that explores a galaxy-spanning empire on the brink of collapse. Dr. Hari Seldon, using his groundbreaking psychohistory theory, foresees the empire's fall and a subsequent dark age. He establishes the Foundation to preserve human knowledge, aiming to shorten this dark period. The series weaves a complex narrative through different time periods, focusing on the Foundation's struggles against political, religious, and imperial forces. Key themes include the cyclical nature of history, the role of individuals versus societal movements, and the tension between free will and determinism. The story is a deep exploration of human nature and the pursuit of knowledge in a changing universe.

Foundation Show Details

• Created by: Josh Friedman, David S. Goyer
• Total number of seasons: 2 (so far)
• Total number of episodes: 20 (so far)
• Date first episode aired: 24 September 2021
• Date final episode aired: TBC
• Show status: TBC

Foundation Season 1 Episodes

1. The Emperor's Peace: Gaal Dornick travels to Trantor to study under Hari Seldon but they are both arrested and exiled.
2. Preparing to Live: Seldon and his followers travel to Terminus; a murder aboard the ship changes everything.
3. The Mathematician's Ghost: The Foundation establishes itself on Terminus amidst challenges, while the Empire faces its own crises.
4. Barbarians at the Gate: Religious and political tensions rise in the Empire; Salvor Hardin confronts invaders on Terminus.
5. Upon Awakening: Gaal Dornick awakens from cryosleep to find unexpected truths, while Terminus faces an escalating crisis.
6. Death and the Maiden: Brother Day navigates religious politics; Terminus faces off against invaders with unexpected consequences.
7. Mysteries and Martyrs: Salvor's actions on the Invictus lead to critical discoveries; Brother Day faces a religious pilgrimage.
8. The Missing Piece: The struggle for control of the Invictus reaches a climax; Brother Day completes a perilous journey.
9. The First Crisis: A pivotal moment for the Foundation as it faces its first major crisis; characters' paths converge in surprising ways.
10. The Leap: Season 1 concludes with dramatic shifts for the Foundation and the Empire, setting the stage for future challenges.

Foundation Season 2 Episodes

1. In Seldon's Shadow: Hari is trapped in a mysterious prison, Day faces an assassination attempt, and Gaal and Salvor plan an escape.
2. A Glimpse of Darkness: Gaal is experiencing disturbing visions while the bond between Queen Sareth and Day strengthens. Meanwhile, a cryptic message is revealed when the vault opens.
3. King and Commoner: While Hari leads Salvor and Gaal to a desert planet, Bel Riose is recruited by The Empire to investigate Foundation.
4. Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly: Queen Sareth and Dawn grow closer and Hober Mallow is brought to Terminus.
5. The Sighted and the Seen: Gaal, Hari and Salvor track down the source of a signal when they arrive on Ignis.
6. Why the Gods Made Wine: An announcement is made by Queen Sareth and Day while seeds of distrust between Gaal and Hari are planted by Tellem.
7. A Necessary Death: The brothers Constant and Poly stand trial while Hober Mallow makes his proposal to the Spacers.
8. The Last Empress: Hober Mallow makes a startling move while Day sets out for Terminus and the Foundation.
9. Long Ago, Not Far Away: Demerzel's origin and true purpose are revealed whilst Tellem's plans for for Gaal take a sinister turn.
10. Creation Myths: In the season finale, Gaal, Salvor and Hari find a way forward on Ignis, whilst Demerzel takes action with consequences that will change the Empire forever.