Foundation

Synopsis

Follow a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

First Air Date: 2021-09-23

Last Air Date: 2025-09-11

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 30

Created By: David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman

Networks: Apple TV

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Top Cast

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
Synnøve Karlsen as Bayta Mallow

Seasons

Season 1 (2021) - (10 Episodes)

Season 2 (2023) - (10 Episodes)

Season 3 (2025) - (10 Episodes)

Season 1 (2021)

Follow a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Emperor's Peace (2021-09-23)

Gaal Dornick leaves her life in Synnax behind when the galaxy's greatest mathematician, Hari Seldon, invites her to Trantor.
Ep. 2: Preparing to Live (2021-09-23)

The Foundation makes the long journey to Terminus as Gaal and Raych grow closer. The Empire faces a difficult decision.
Ep. 3: The Mathematician's Ghost (2021-10-01)

Brother Dusk reflects on his legacy as he prepares for ascension. The Foundation arrives on Terminus and finds a mysterious object.
Ep. 4: Barbarians at the Gate (2021-10-08)

Salvor faces off with an enemy of the Empire. Brothers Day and Dusk are at odds, while Brother Dawn wrestles with his truth.
Ep. 5: Upon Awakening (2021-10-14)

A flashback reveals the origin of Gaal’s conflict between faith and science. The standoff on Terminus takes an unfortunate turn.
Ep. 6: Death and the Maiden (2021-10-21)

Brother Day meets Zephyr Halima—a would-be leader who opposes the Empire. Brother Dusk grows suspicious of Brother Dawn.
Ep. 7: Mysteries and Martyrs (2021-10-29)

The Anacreons and their hostages board the fabled Invictus warship. The bond between Brother Dawn and Azura intesifies.
Ep. 8: The Missing Piece (2021-11-04)

Brother Day embarks on a journey that no other Cleon has ever attempted. Salvor prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to return home.
Ep. 9: The First Crisis (2021-11-11)

On Terminus, Salvor witnesses how powerful the null field has become. Brother Dawn makes a daring choice.
Ep. 10: The Leap (2021-11-18)

An unexpected ally helps Salvor broker an alliance. A confrontation between the Brothers leads to unthinkable consequences.