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Season 3 – Foundation

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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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Foundation — Season 3

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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. Go to Full Review 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... Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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 Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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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 See more 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. See more Dylan L @Dlevinson Aug 26, 2026 I love this show so good please make more lol See more 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? See more 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. See more 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. See more Read all reviews
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Josh Friedman

Creator

David S. Goyer

Creator

Jared Harris

Dr. Hari Seldon

Lee Pace

Brother Day

Lou Llobell

Gaal

Leah Harvey

Salvor

Episodes

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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details

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Season Info

Director
Christopher J. Byrne, Roxann Dawson
Creator
Josh Friedman, David S. Goyer
Executive Producer
Robyn Asimov, David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman, Cameron Welsh, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Marcy Ross, Victoria Morrow, Leigh Dana Jackson, Russell Rothberg
Screenwriter
David S. Goyer, Isaac Asimov, Eric Carrasco
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 11, 2025
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