Follow a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Based on Isaac Asimov's seminal science fiction novels, Foundation chronicles the centuries-spanning saga of a group of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amidst the fall of the Galactic Empire. A brilliant mathematician develops psychohistory, a way to predict the future using statistics and mass human behavior, foreseeing a dark age lasting 30,000 years. He and a dedicated group establish the Foundation to shorten the interregnum.
Foundation has received generally mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praise its ambitious scope, stunning visual effects, and strong performances, particularly from Jared Harris and Lee Pace. However, some find the adaptation deviates significantly from Asimov's source material, and certain plot points or pacing can be divisive among viewers.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the show's impressive visual design and engaging story, though some express reservations about its departure from the original novels and certain character interpretations.
Nominated for Saturn Awards (Excellence in Television, Best Science Fiction Series), Critics' Choice Television Awards (Most Popular Sci-Fi Series).
The iconic mural seen in Hari Seldon's office, which visually represents psychohistory, was designed by concept artist Stephan Zirwes and took over 400 hours to create.
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