Foundation (2021)
Apple TV+'s sweeping sci-fi epic charts the desperate struggle to preserve civilization as a vast interstellar empire hurtles toward collapse.
Foundation - Series Information
- Original Title: Foundation
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 23, 2021 (United States - TV-MA), September 23, 2021 (Canada - 18+), September 23, 2021 (United Kingdom - 15), September 23, 2021 (Germany - 16), September 23, 2021 (France - 16), September 23, 2021 (India - A), September 23, 2021 (New Zealand - 16), September 23, 2021 (Australia - MA 15+), September 23, 2021 (Brazil - 16), September 23, 2021 (Mexico - C)
- Networks: Apple TV
- Production Companies: Skydance Television, Phantom Four, Paramount Television Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: 基地 (CN), Fondation (FR), الأساس (SA), Lực Lượng Nền Móng - Foundation (VN), สถาบันสถาปนา (TH), 基地 (TW), המוסד (IL), 基地 (HK)
Foundation - Plot
Follow a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Foundation - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the epic scale of the Galactic Empire's fall unfold:
No future lasts forever.
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Foundation - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- David S. Goyer
- Josh Friedman
Main Cast
- Jared Harris
- Lee Pace
- Lou Llobell
- Laura Birn
- Cassian Bilton
- Terrence Mann
- Leah Harvey
- Daniel MacPherson
- Pilou Asbæk
- Synnøve Karlsen
Writers
- Jane Espenson
- David S. Goyer
- Olivia Purnell
- Leigh Dana Jackson
- Eric Carrasco
Executive Producers
- Robyn Asimov
- David S. Goyer
- David Ellison
- Leigh Dana Jackson
- David Kob
Foundation - FAQs
Is Foundation based on a true story or book?
Foundation is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Isaac Asimov's landmark Foundation novel series, first published in the 1950s. The books are considered one of the most influential works in science fiction history, exploring the rise and fall of a galactic civilization through mathematics and prophecy.
Where can you stream Foundation?
Foundation is available exclusively on Apple TV+. You can also access it through the Apple TV Amazon Channel. Use JustWatch to compare all current streaming and rental options available in your region, as availability may vary by country.
Will there be a Season 3 of Foundation?
Yes, Foundation has been renewed for a third season. The series currently has three seasons totaling 30 episodes, and its status is listed as Returning Series, confirming that production is ongoing and the show has not been cancelled by Apple TV+.
Who are the main actors in Foundation?
Foundation features Jared Harris as Hari Seldon, Lee Pace as Brother Day, Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick, Laura Birn as Demerzel, Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn, Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk, Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin, Daniel MacPherson as Hugo Crast, Pilou Asbæk as The Mule, and Synnøve Karlsen as Bayta Mallow.
What is Foundation about?
Foundation follows a group of exiles who embark on an epic journey to preserve human knowledge and rebuild civilization as the Galactic Empire collapses. Guided by mathematician Hari Seldon's science of psychohistory, the series blends political intrigue, prophecy, and grand-scale space opera across centuries of history.
How many seasons and episodes does Foundation have?
Foundation currently has three seasons, each consisting of 10 episodes, for a total of 30 episodes. Season 1 premiered on September 23, 2021, on Apple TV+. The series is ongoing, with its Returning Series status confirming additional content is in development.
What is the content rating for Foundation?
Foundation is rated TV-MA in the United States, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. International ratings vary: the series carries an 18+ rating in Canada, a 15 certificate in the United Kingdom, and a 16 classification in Germany, France, Spain, Brazil, and New Zealand.
How was Foundation received by critics?
Foundation received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its breathtaking visual scale, ambitious world-building, and strong performances, particularly from Jared Harris and Lee Pace. Some reviewers noted the series takes creative liberties with Asimov's source material, but most agreed it delivers a compelling and visually stunning sci-fi epic.
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