Foundation - TV Series (2021)

doodah · 24 Sep 2021 at 08:21

It's out, hope it's as good as it looks in the trailers.

ElliorR · 24 Sep 2021 at 08:24

I was hoping the first 2 episodes would drop before the Ryder Cup starts later today.

mrk · 24 Sep 2021 at 18:28

Have to say those are the best Jump sfx I've seen since Discovery's sporr drive or maybe even Galactica's jumps!

Zefan · 24 Sep 2021 at 19:05

What's the early verdict on this? It's the sort of thing that I feel I might actually respect by bothering to read before going in on the show.

hyperseven · 24 Sep 2021 at 19:10

Watched the first episode and it has me hooked. On to episode 2

Malevolence · 24 Sep 2021 at 19:12

Will be giving it a watch later. Can't wait.

mrk · 24 Sep 2021 at 19:27

Zefan said:
What's the early verdict on this? It's the sort of thing that I feel I might actually respect by bothering to read before going in on the show.

High production values, initial scenes reminded me of The Mandalorian for cinematography and vibe. Not read of this before in the books etc so was initially a bit confused but it opens up a better understanding later in ep1. Characters are pretty well acted too and there's an underlying serious tone to everything.

flea.rider · 24 Sep 2021 at 20:28

wow ... get a very good feeling just watched ep 1 .. brilliant everything just runs so smooth. well acted

Feek · 24 Sep 2021 at 20:28

I've never read any of the Foundation stuff and it took quite a while to actually work out what this was all about.

It was OK.

Somnambulist · 24 Sep 2021 at 21:04

I’ve been starved of decent sci-fi so I’ll forgive the slightly rushed ‘get everything set-up’ and the score feeling a bit generic. Very nice to look at. It’s been literally a couple of decades since I read the original series so I’m not going to froth at changes etc since I can barely remember half of what happens.

ElliorR · 24 Sep 2021 at 21:27

First episode watched and so far so good. Still not my mind up about Demerzel but time will tell.

Somnambulist · 24 Sep 2021 at 21:30

Oh LOL I forgot this is 2021 and I can watch more episodes. Onwards..

Somnambulist · 24 Sep 2021 at 22:31

Ok this is nothing like the books now, I remember even that much.

EDIT - and I don’t like it.

Kainz · 25 Sep 2021 at 15:52

I know nothing about the books and lore, but hugely enjoyed this. Eps2 left me with a WTF look on my face I must admit.

Oh and also - pretty much me thanks to my QLED panel at night.

kindai · 25 Sep 2021 at 17:48

I know nothing of the books jon snow.

But the production value in Ep1 is through the roof.

Watching ep 2 now.

MissChief · 25 Sep 2021 at 17:52

Will watch this later this week but does anyone else feel they have to watch any and all sci-fi shows just to ensure they’re successful and the studios will make more?

nine_tails · 26 Sep 2021 at 12:10

Any where else to watch this apart from Apple TV ?

TNA · 26 Sep 2021 at 12:59

nine_tails said:
Any where else to watch this apart from Apple TV ?

Just there, unless you get it through nefarious means.

Apple TV is £4.99 a month, you can always just wait for them all to air and sub for a month. Ever even a week as they give you 1 weeks free, watch and cancel, will cost you nothing.

nine_tails · 26 Sep 2021 at 13:31

TNA said:
Just there, unless you get it through nefarious means.

Apple TV is £4.99 a month, you can always just wait for them all to air and sub for a month. Ever even a week as they give you 1 weeks free, watch and cancel, will cost you nothing.

This is a sound plan. I'll wait for the season to air. The days of sailing the seas are behind me.

kindai · 26 Sep 2021 at 13:48

Yea, enjoying this. Probably helps not knowing the books as this kind of story can easy and often has to deviate from a book to make for decent TV.

Foundation - TV Series (2021)

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