Foundation Season 3 Launches with Mind-Bending Twists and Galactic Stakes
If you're even slightly into science fiction, now's the time to catch up — Foundation is back, and Season 3 is already off to a staggering start. Based on the legendary writings of Isaac Asimov, this Apple TV+ epic has never been more ambitious. It’s the kind of story that bends time, rewrites destiny, and tosses viewers across centuries without missing a beat. What began as a visionary series of short stories back in the 1940s has transformed into a sweeping, futuristic opera about fate, power, and survival — and Season 3 is turning up the heat.
We’re seeing the galaxy fracture even further. At the heart of it all is Hari Seldon — brilliantly portrayed by Jared Harris — whose mathematical prophecy, known as psychohistory, predicts the collapse of a galactic empire and sets the stage for humanity’s next phase. The clever twist in the show? Hari doesn’t just leave recordings behind after death; he returns as an AI, a clone, and more, each version adding another layer to this already complex mythos.
Joining him again is Gaal Dornick, played with increasing strength and nuance by Lou Llobell. Gaal's journey — propelled forward by time jumps and cryogenic sleep — means she’s constantly waking up to a world that’s left her behind. Her relationship with Hari and her newly discovered daughter, Salvor, continues to bring emotional weight to a show that could otherwise float off into pure intellectual sci-fi. There’s something tragically beautiful about watching people reconnect after centuries have passed for everyone but them.
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Then there’s the Empire — no longer a simple throne but a triumvirate of cloned emperors: Brother Dawn, Brother Day, and Brother Dusk. Lee Pace as Brother Day is an absolute standout this season, bringing swagger, menace, and a bit of dark comedy to a role that now borders on self-parody — in the best way. Behind them, however, is Demerzel, the seemingly faithful robot advisor with her own mysterious motivations. Laura Birn makes her more terrifying and compelling than ever.
Season 3 also introduces a chilling new antagonist, The Mule, played by Game of Thrones ’ Pilou Asbæk. He can control minds. Entire armies. He's not just a villain — he’s a force of nature, adding a sense of urgency and danger that propels the story into darker territory. And the way the show balances these macro-political clashes with intimate emotional fallout is part of its genius. Lovers are left behind. Families are fragmented by time. And through it all, hope clings on in unexpected ways.
If you're new to Foundation , this is the season to dive in. With a mix of dazzling visuals, deeply philosophical questions, and character-driven drama, it’s not just another sci-fi epic — it’s one of the most compelling stories unfolding on television right now. And if you’re already a fan? Buckle up. Season 3 promises an exhilarating ride through the stars, through time, and into the heart of what it means to shape — or resist — destiny.
Episode 1 is now streaming globally on Apple TV+, with new episodes dropping every Friday until September 12. Don’t sleep on this one.
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