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- 2021
- TV-14
- Apple TV+
- 2021
- TV-14
- Apple TV+
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
- 2021
- TV-14
- Apple TV+
- 2021
- TV-14
- Apple TV+
Foundation
Season 1 Premiere: Sep 24, 2021
64
5.2
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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 31 Critic Reviews
64
48% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
52% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 31 Critic Reviews
64
48% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
52% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
It's world-building without the world having already been built in countless other movies, TV series and comic novels. Watch and you have the feeling that you are at the outset of a momentous journey. ... Spectacular.
“Foundation” sometimes falls short of that same lofty ambition, but there’s more than enough here to make it a universe well worth occupying beyond this initial season-long glimpse.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 481 User Ratings
5.2
45% Positive
215 Ratings
215 Ratings
13% Mixed
62 Ratings
62 Ratings
42% Negative
204 Ratings
204 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 481 User Ratings
5.2
45% Positive
215 Ratings
215 Ratings
13% Mixed
62 Ratings
62 Ratings
42% Negative
204 Ratings
204 Ratings
Even as Foundation stumbles throughout its execution, it still maintains a grip on the unconditional hope of its characters. But with an inconsistent timeline and innumerable technicalities, this epic series may take more than mathematical prophecies to grip viewers into watching week to week.
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.
You might need an antacid - or whatever would remedy the tonal whiplash as Foundation meanders from cerebral contemplation of mankind's fate to a standard-issue shoot-'em-ups involving warring planets. [11 - 24 Oct 2021, p.11]
Across the full 10-episode season, no hour of Foundation passed without multiple breathtaking compositions or pieces of well-considered visual world-building. Still, I needed more mind games and machinations, fewer literal tapestries and more tapestries of woven galactic history. The show provokes myriad instances of technical appreciation, yet rarely finds a way to be truly provocative.
That nagging sense that the whole thing isn’t quite working builds to a more overarching complaint: it may be unfair to judge Foundation on its first couple of hours but at the moment it lacks a throughline.
Just amazing. The greatest television Sci-Fi of modern times. The greatest achievement in decades of televised science fiction.
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As last two episodes were good I am changing score to 6.
It is just ok. I still do not understand why they needed to change so much. They had great books, but in their arrogancy decided to fork it up… it could be 10/10 but now is 2.
To writers, producers and directors: if you want to know how to do book adaptation: 1. Read Harry Potter 2. Watch first two Harry Potter movies 3. Read book you want to do (a few times) 4. Do it as close to book as possible… and learn from mistakes of others
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The trio of excellence belongs solely to the production team, showcasing remarkable sound, visual effects, and cinematography. However, the narrative and performances of the cast earn a disappointing score of -7. Their attempt to reimagine a beloved sci-fi classic results in a rendition that's more laughable than laudable, bordering on cringe-inducing.
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There is still stupid writing and boring, uncharismatic characters. The emperor is the only one interesting character and storyline, he's a good guy who you empathize with.
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Production Company:
- Skydance Television
- Milk & Honey Pictures
- Wild Atlantic Pictures
Initial Release Date: Sep 24, 2021
Number of seasons: 3 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
Awards
Visual Effects Society Awards
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Critics Choice Super Awards
• 3 Nominations
Irish Film and Television Awards
• 3 Nominations
