While our own local empires struggle, we need to turn our eyes to the galactic empire in Foundation, soon to return for a third season on Apple TV+. Mark your calendar for the appearance of the season premiere on July 11.
The trailer for season three indicates there will be no shortage of death-defying adventures. It looks like Mission Impossible in space. The first two seasons did not disappoint, so I am eager to see where this season takes us.
Here is the set up for season three from Apple TV+ Press:
Set 152 years after the events of season two, The Foundation has become increasingly established far beyond its humble beginnings while the Cleonic Dynasty’s Empire has dwindled. As both of these galactic powers forge an uneasy alliance, a threat to the entire galaxy appears in the fearsome form of a warlord known as “The Mule,” whose sights are set on ruling the universe by use of physical and military force as well as mind control. It’s anyone’s guess who will win, who will lose, who will live and who will die as Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, the Cleons and Demerzel play a potentially deadly game of intergalactic chess.
This is a show where you do not want to get too attached to the characters. They tend to disappear as often as those in the Game of Thrones.
If you are new to the series, I would not necessarily recommend the season recaps you can find on YouTube. The story line is too disjointed for an easy summary. Also, I do not know why you would want to miss these amazing earlier episodes. This is not Star Trek. Instead, it’s a long movie, where every episode builds on the earlier one.
I recommend you sit through all of the first two seasons to become immersed in this galaxy. You owe it to yourself, and you will not be disappointed.
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