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Foundation 2021

“No future lasts forever.”

★ 7.7/10 · 1,748 votes TV-MA Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama 3 seasons · 30 eps Returning Series

Created by David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman

Where to watch: Apple TVApple TV Amazon Channel
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What is Foundation?

The television series Foundation is an American science fiction production created by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman for Apple TV+, based on the Foundation series of stories by Isaac Asimov.

Type
TV series
Year
2021
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
30
First aired
Sep 23, 2021
Last aired
Sep 11, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Apple TV
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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Overview

The television series Foundation is an American science fiction production created by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman for Apple TV+, based on the Foundation series of stories by Isaac Asimov. It features an ensemble cast led by Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey. The series premiered on September 24, 2021. Foundation is a complex saga of humans scattered on planets throughout the galaxy all living under the rule of the Galactic Empire. The show follows a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire. The series has received ratings of 3.8/5 on IMDb and 7.6/10 and has been classified as TV-14. It is available to stream on Prime Video. The series has multiple seasons, with the first season having related details available.

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Should you watch it?

“Exiles embark on a monumental journey to save humanity during the fall of the Galactic Empire.”

# epic# science-fiction# dramatic# expansive
Reasons to watch
  • based on Isaac Asimov stories
  • ensemble cast
  • ambitious scope
Keep in mind
  • complex narrative
  • slow-paced storytelling

Watch it if you enjoy large-scale science fiction sagas based on classic literature.

The series is a complex drama centered on the collapse of an interstellar empire.

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Cast

Jared Harris Hari Seldon
Lee Pace Brother Day
Lou Llobell Gaal Dornick
Laura Birn Demerzel
Cassian Bilton Brother Dawn
Terrence Mann Brother Dusk
Leah Harvey Salvor Hardin
Daniel MacPherson Hugo Crast
Pilou Asbæk The Mule
Synnøve Karlsen Bayta Mallow
Sasha Behar Mari
Sandra Yi Sencindiver Enjoiner Rue Corintha

Episode guide

Season 1 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who created the series?

The series was created by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman.

When did the series premiere?

The series premiered on September 24, 2021.

Where can the series be watched?

The series is available on Apple TV+.

What is the series based on?

It is based on the Foundation series of stories and novels by Isaac Asimov.

Who are some of the lead actors?

The cast includes Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, and Leah Harvey.