Foundation (2021-2025)

Apple’s ‘Foundation’ Jumps Ahead in Time Again, But Stays A Solid Show. The adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s sprawling science fiction novel series maintains its tightened storytelling and pace while introducing new characters. We are long past the point where Isaac Asimov’s ‘Foundation’ stories are considered “unfilmable” –– the team behind this Apple series have been putting the lie to that since 2021.

Yet, the source material’s endlessly layered and complex themes have not always proven so easy to transition to screens, and the third season of the show continues that. There are storylines and characters who pop (the returning ones), while others struggle to make themselves stand out.