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- Apple TV+
- Jun 21, 2023
- Apple TV+
- Jun 21, 2023
Summary Dr. Hari Seldon (Jared Harris) and a small group of believers seek to preserve human knowledge and save civilization after he predicts the end of the Galactic Empire in this sci-fi series based on the novels by Isaac Asimov.
Created By: Josh Friedman, David S. Goyer
- Apple TV+
- Jun 21, 2023
- Apple TV+
- Jun 21, 2023
Summary Dr. Hari Seldon (Jared Harris) and a small group of believers seek to preserve human knowledge and save civilization after he predicts the end of the Galactic Empire in this sci-fi series based on the novels by Isaac Asimov.
Created By: Josh Friedman, David S. Goyer
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
79
83% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
17% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Season 2 shows why Foundation is such a revered work of fiction, exploring a layered and larger-than-life story with deep themes, all while presenting a blockbuster TV event with gorgeous visuals. This season also focuses more on more intimate character stories, which makes the macro story more meaningful by delivering compelling sci-fi drama.
“Foundation” already has enough to recommend it, thanks to rich, textured visuals and concrete world-building; married with purpose, the show may finally fully realize its aesthetic promises on the back of much-needed dramatic immediacy.
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Based on 74 User Ratings
5.4
49% Positive
36 Ratings
36 Ratings
7% Mixed
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33 Ratings
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 74 User Ratings
5.4
49% Positive
36 Ratings
36 Ratings
7% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
45% Negative
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
It is the emotional and thematic ambition underpinning Foundation Season 2 that pulls it all together, even as everything for the characters is beginning to come apart. It will always be a different beast than Asimov’s writing, but this second season has shown that it is a ride worth going on all the same.
Once you get past the stage setting and fake-outs, "Foundation" season 2 improves on season 1 with a narrative that eventually comes into its own and feels like time well spent.
It’s not always easy – except on the eyes, thanks to that extraordinary design – but this is sci-fi that’s worth putting the time in for. There’s nothing like a good Empire to immerse yourself in.
It’s all a bit much to properly invest in. The math and science that cleverly helped create the world of "Foundation" now feels like it didn't before—it's homework. It’s amazing such a detailed epic like “Foundation” exists. But by becoming far wider, it risks stretching its power and sense of danger too thin.
Fans of sci-fi will love this show. While the sets are a bit hokey the writing and acting are excellent as you expect from the show based on an Isaac Asimov story.
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SEASON 2
After Season 1 attempted to establish a – well – foundation to an epic space saga that spans the whole galaxy (and showed that someone at Apple is clearly in love with Lee Pace and wants to see him naked as many times as humanly possible), here comes Season 2.
The good:
- great visuals, in true "spared no expense" fashion.
- the Cleon-clones are still a clever way to keep the same cast around during the series. Mann, Pace, and Bilton play their roles well.
- Harris, Birn, and Sencindiver (Rue) are also rather good.
- Laughland (Brother Constant) is cute and occasionally funny.
The bad:
- uneven performance by some of the younger cast members. They obviously struggle with a script so bad and wooden that it makes the widely derided dialog in George Lucas' Star Wars prequels sound Shakespearean by comparison.
- the Gaal-Salvor-Tellem storyline feels forced and out of place (for now).
- Smith (Queen Sareth) and Ghir (Poly Verisof) seem to be victims of their poorly written dialogs and bad directing.
The ugly: even after Season 1 set quite low expectations it is still baffling how unbearably *weird* and excruciating the script is in Season 2. I have a hunch that we are experiencing the textual equivalent of the "uncanny valley," and would bet that it is a product of some generative AI – at least in part, maybe polished a bit by humans after, but still.
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SEASON 2
It started off OK, then went down hill from there. Woke Hollywood strikes again. "We have to make sure we have representation for a modern audience." So why is this modern audience turning away from it then? Because modern audiences aren't watching these shows, they only have the attention span to watch TikTok videos. You pander to the small minority, you are going to alienate the majority and soon you won't have a show. The "comic relief" religious characters they add in is cringe. Almost everything looks amateurish now. Season 1 was stellar.
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SEASON 2
Season 2 of Foundation continues to disrespect Asimov, completely sidelining his rich narrative, intricate and important teachings and his insights into politics, people, and the future of mankind. Furthermore, Foundation continues to pander to the Woke agenda: a political ideology full of venom, hatred, disdain and absolutely no understanding of comradery, cooperation, love and respect for mankind. We are all made equally in the image of God; woman is not above man, and one race is not above the other. Woke ideology believes there is no hope for humanity, stating clearly that it cannot live in peace and cooperation with itself over petty differences, and seeks to, instead, degrade and abuse one group over another; an attitude that not only shows clearly in every production it stains, but also negates any possibility of art, or of moral. -- You cannot fight racism and prejudice with racism and prejudice. --- Dear Consumer: what you do, matters. Your purchases and your time matter. Vote with your wallet! Do not purchase this product! - Help me make the world a better place by expecting more from your entertainment. You deserve it. -
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