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Season 3 – Foundation

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Jul 2025

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Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, this story chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

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Critics Consensus

Foundation's narratively knotty third season doesn't quite measure up to its superb predecessor, but this sci-fi epic endures as a faithful and well-acted adaptation of Isaac Asimov's masterpiece.

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Craig Mathieson

Sydney Morning Herald

Aug 18, 2025

4/5

[Pilou Asbaek's] demonstrations add an element of horror to Foundation, which also has a sly sense of humour sneaking through. Of the many fantastical elements manifesting here, influencer satire was the least expected.

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Ed Power

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Jul 11, 2025

4/5

Ludicrous, lavish and larkingly largely than life, it is one of the most bonkers TV shows ever made and all the richer for that lack of inhibition. Foundation is science fiction with rocket jets cranked to the max...

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

Jul 10, 2025

Continues to put the rest of its small-screen genre brethren to shame with its momentous, magnificent third season.

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Juan Carlos Galindo

El Pais (Spain)

Oct 8, 2025

The changes from the novels, which are noticeable from the outset,...have become more pronounced with the same pace as the series' virtues.

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

Sep 17, 2025

The juxtaposition of the mighty and the micro, supported by stunning production values, makes the war between Jared Harris’ psycho-historian, Lee Pace’s clone Empire, and Pilou Asbæk’s unpredictably charming Mule irresistible

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Will Borger

But Why Tho?

Sep 12, 2025

8/10

This season swings for the fences hard, which is excellent. I wish the flight there hadn’t been quite so bumpy.

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R. ban T

@RT23841243 Oct 5, 2026

Incredible season again, it was slow to start but last few episodes blew my mind, just breathtaking television , probably the best sci fi show ever

Boston B

@RT30777210 Sep 14, 2026

Terrible ending. Overall season was really good, but the last episode ruins it all. Literally invalidates seasons of plot and buildup. What the hell were they thinking.

Dylan L

@Dlevinson Aug 26, 2026

I love this show so good please make more lol

Nathan L

@NatronBomb Aug 4, 2026

Even after looking past the shortcomings of the first 2 seasons, this one made me quit. I don't care about any further seasons they make. The tone changed in this season - they lean into the violence and gore in gratuitous ways that were completely unnecessary. The writing in this season really undid any of the previous world-building that survived the childish attempts to "modernize" the characters. However, if all you care about is "girl power" you'll probably love this series. You'll also need to be a narcissist so you can project yourself into it. Such a waste of an IP. Such a shame. Hollywood is going through their own version of Idiocracy. I'm particularly upset with Apple for taking a leak all over such a great Novel series. Why can't people just make their own stories instead of trying to leech off the names and identities of other people's successes?

Gareth V

@geewah Aug 3, 2026

A thinking person's blockbuster that proves Apple's willingness to let science fiction be difficult. Some of the heaviest sci-fi fiction written is translated into something that's both intellectually ambitious and genuinely thrilling.

Mr B

@Balstice Jul 1, 2026

Congratulations on another great season!. I have mixed feelings on the Mule character/plot-line and the Dusk ending was a surprise, but I'm rolling with it. Overall the story didnt seem as "tight" as previous seasons but still very good, including the acting & effects. Season 4 is well underway as I write this but here's hoping Apple is able to stick with quality talent and let them do their jobs.

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David S. Goyer

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Christopher J. Byrne

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Roxann Dawson

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Jared Harris

Dr. Hari Seldon

Lee Pace

Brother Day

Episode 1

Aired Jul 11, 2025

A Song for the End of Everything

A mysterious new pirate with scary abilities known as the Mule catches the attention of the Foundation and Empire.

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Episode 2

Aired Jul 18, 2025

Gaal and Hari advance their plans on Ignis; Empire grapples with an unforeseen prediction; Pritcher enlists help to investigate the Mule.

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Episode 3

Aired Jul 25, 2025

When a Book Finds You

An unexpected alliance is formed; Pritcher, Bayta and Toran come face to face with the Mule; Demerzel seeks spiritual guidance.

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Episode 4

Aired Aug 1, 2025

The Stress of Her Regard

Demerzel struggles with the paradox of her programming; Pritcher's true loyalties are revealed; Day sets off on a quest for answers.

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Episode 5

Aired Aug 8, 2025

Where Tyrants Spend Eternity

Day enters uncharted territory; Dawn and Gaal put their plan in motion; Magnifico's worth becomes clear; Demerzel attempts to restore power.

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Episode 6

Aired Aug 15, 2025

The Shape of Time

A long-awaited reunion turns violent; Day looks for Song; on New Terminus, the Vault opens and the Mule takes aim.

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Episode 7

Aired Aug 22, 2025

Foundation's End

Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, this story chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

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Episode 8

Aired Aug 29, 2025

Skin in the Game

Gaal and the Second Foundation reckon with the fall of New Terminus; Day faces judgment on Mycogen; Dusk's ascension looms.

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Episode 9

Aired Sep 5, 2025

The Paths That Choose Us

Gaal confronts the power of the Mule's conversions; Dusk resorts to drastic measures; Demerzel searches for clarity about the future.

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Episode 10

Aired Sep 12, 2025

The Darkness

Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, this story chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

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