In an announcement that excites science fiction fans, Apple has confirmed that its beloved series Foundation, based on Isaac Asimov's literary saga, will return for a third season. This news comes after the resounding success of the first two seasons, which have established it as an essential reference in the genre.
An expanding universe: what awaits us in season 3 of 'Foundation'?
We don't yet have a plot, release date, or image, but the third season of Foundation promises to be an exciting continuation of this epic saga. David S. Goyer, the showrunner and executive producer of the series, expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to continue narrating this pioneering galactic story. According to Goyer, the new season will raise the stakes for the Foundation and the Empire, with the Mule taking a central role alongside fan favorites like Bayta, Toran, Ebling, and Magnifico Giganticus.
Since its debut, Foundation has been praised for its ambitious narrative and its impressive adaptation of Asimov's classics. The series has been described as visually stunning and an essential television event, receiving global acclaim and a 100% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes for its second season.
To jog our memory, let's recall that in the second season, the plot developed more than a century after the end of the first, immersing viewers in a scenario where tension intensified across the galaxy. As the Cleons crumbled, a vengeful queen plotted to destroy the Empire from within. Hari, Gaal, and Salvor discovered a colony of Mentalics with psionic abilities that threatened to alter psychohistory itself. The Foundation, in its religious phase, promulgated the Church of Seldon across the Outer Reach, inciting the Second Crisis: the war with the Empire. Now, we expect the third installment to expand even further the vast universe of this series.
The cast of Foundation includes great actors such as Lee Pace and Jared Harris, joined by Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton, Terrence Mann, Isabella Laughland, Kulvinder Ghir, Ella-Rae Smith, Holt McCallany, Rachel House, Nimrat Kaur, Ben Daniels, and Dimitri Leonidas. The series is produced for Apple by Skydance Television under the direction of Goyer, who shares executive production credits with Alex Graves, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Bill Bost, and Robin Asimov.
With a narrative that transcends space and time, and a focus on crucial characters facing deadly crises, shifting loyalties, and complicated relationships, the third season of Foundation promises to be an exciting adventure that will continue to define the fate of humanity. And for those who find the wait challenging, remember that "Foundation: The Official Podcast" is already available on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Jason Concepcion and Goyer himself, it offers an in-depth look at the series, its characters, and themes.
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