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The new Apple TV+ streaming service is doing an upcoming TV series adaptation of Foundation, the classic space epic science fiction series by Isaac Asimov.

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The leads were just announced by Variety:

- Lee Pace will be playing Brother Day, Emperor of the Galaxy. Pace had a previous role as a space tyrant as Ronan the Accuser in Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain Marvel.

- Jared Harris will play Hari Seldon, genius mathematician and psychohistorian. Harris is no stranger to playing scientists/geniuses, with similar roles in, for example, Chernobyl, Fringe, Resident Evil, and Sherlock Holmes.

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It’s been 20-30 years since I read the books, but I am excited for this.

I don’t remember Brother Day, though. Was he a major char in the books?

Is he
Daneel
???
 

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I might have to re-read these books before series. This may be the show that gets me to sign up for Apple TV. Damn them!
 

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Teaser! Looks monumental :tongue: :drum:

 

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The new teaser 2, which also gives the release date as Friday, September 24, 2021!

 

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Full trailer!

 

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I binged this over the last few days.

As I said up-thread, it has been 25-30 years since I read the books, so I don’t remember any details, only vague topics and some flashes. A lot of the show seemed completely new to me, but I am not sure it was new for the show, or just forgotten by me. A lot of the show also reminded me of aspects of the books that I had forgotten.

All that said, I am basically coming in fresh, so I was hardly comparing it to my preconceived expectations, and I REALLY enjoyed it. I hope there are more seasons.
 

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I binged this over the last few days.

As I said up-thread, it has been 25-30 years since I read the books, so I don’t remember any details, only vague topics and some flashes. A lot of the show seemed completely new to me, but I am not sure it was new for the show, or just forgotten by me. A lot of the show also reminded me of aspects of the books that I had forgotten.

All that said, I am basically coming in fresh, so I was hardly comparing it to my preconceived expectations, and I REALLY enjoyed it. I hope there are more seasons.

As a fan of the books, I admit I am biased, but I fricking think this series is awful. Trying to view this from a non-book view, I think the series is confusing, convoluted, disjointed, targeted and altogether a waste of time.
 

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As a fan of the books, I admit I am biased, but I fricking think this series is awful. Trying to view this from a non-book view, I think the series is confusing, convoluted, disjointed, targeted and altogether a waste of time.
I think the big picture is fascinating, but the script is really shitty. It is confusing. Pretty sad since it looks like some of the actors have skill and the the budget looks pretty high too.

Reminds me of how game of thrones fell apart.

Will still watch though.
 

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I think the big picture is fascinating, but the script is really shitty. It is confusing. Pretty sad since it looks like some of the actors have skill and the the budget looks pretty high too.

Reminds me of how game of thrones fell apart.

Will still watch though.

At least GOT had a good start. I got Apple TV for free, and when the trial period ends, I won’t be renewing it, so won’t be watching Foundation after that.
 

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At least GOT had a good start. I got Apple TV for free, and when the trial period ends, I won’t be renewing it, so won’t be watching Foundation after that.
Yeah…. Apple is pretty worthless. Ted Lasso is REALLY the only reason to ever sign up. I enjoyed Foundation, but I can’t really argue against the complaints about it. I have not seen Invasion, and don’t plan to. It has gotten horrible reviews. Morning show has good production value and an impressive cast, but it is not surprising that Brian Stelter is one of the people behind the show.
 

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I think the big picture is fascinating, but the script is really shitty. It is confusing. Pretty sad since it looks like some of the actors have skill and the the budget looks pretty high too.

Reminds me of how game of thrones fell apart.

Will still watch though.

Yeah. The actual script was just bad. Way too many cliched story gimmicks. If they can improve that part, the show could be really really good.
 

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S2 teaser trailer:

 

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S2 full trailer:

 

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They are still trying to make this happen?

It was considered unfilmable before Apple tried, and Apple proved that correct.
 

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While I had some serious issues with Season 1, I think they really turned things around in Season 2. Not nearly as many big logical gaps and they've leaned into this being their own story, thus untethering from the books entirely.
 
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