Oh, you believe that’s exaggerative? Well, that’s just the beginning. Foundation (season 2) showcases one of Lee Pace’s most outstanding performances, boasts the finest spaceship designs reminiscent of Villeneuve’s Dune, introduces the ultimate romantic scoundrel akin to Han Solo since Empire Strikes Back, and delivers the most sensational television finale since the Red Wedding. The production is supported by an incredibly lavish budget for costumes, sets, and CGI that could only be justified as a tax write off in the nine-figure range. The beauty of it all is that you don’t even need to have watched a single episode of the first season or read a page of the book to thoroughly enjoy every bit of it!
Isaac Asimov’s Foundation as a Television Series
Here’s the intriguing aspect about Isaac Asimov’s Foundation: it’s an unconventional choice for a television adaptation, requiring significant modifications to work as episodic content. Clearly, there were some initial hurdles to overcome, as evidenced by a somewhat lackluster first season, which appears to have smoothed out the rough edges and made necessary adjustments for subsequent seasons. Fortunately, the series operates almost like an anthology, introducing a predominantly fresh set of characters in the second (and upcoming third) season. The only crucial detail to grasp from the previous season is that (spoiler alert) the immortal clone emperor Lee Pace is furious with a group of intellectuals (led by Ed Harris and apprentice Lou Llobell) who predict the imminent collapse of his galactic empire (based on mathematical certainty). With that brief recap of the underwhelming first season, viewers are now primed for a high-caliber sci-fi drama filled with thrilling adventures, intricate court conspiracies, passionate love stories (both heterosexual and homosexual), and some truly spectacular explosions.
And if you still need convincing, there’s that unforgettable naked Lee Pace ninja battle featured in the season 2 premiere.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive into these 10 remarkable episodes awaiting you – you can show your appreciation later!