Isaac Asimov's Foundation (Apple TV+)

[klang]

So I read the original book and the first prequel as sort of a setup for the series. I'm now 4 episodes in. Names of some of the people and places are familiar but nothing I'm watching is in either of the books I've read.

For instance the slow trip to Terminus. Is that covered somewhere in the novels?

I'm enjoying it anyway.

 

[SandFarmer]

It's ironic that I really like this series. I had to read the Trilogy in High School for my Science Fiction Lit class and hated it. Too bad before I stated that, I wish I had known that it was the teachers favorite. Needless to say I had to go to Summer School that year.

 

[TheKrell]

I had to read the Trilogy in High School for my Science Fiction Lit class and hated it.

OK, inquiring minds want to know. Why did you hate it?

 

[SandFarmer]

OK, inquiring minds want to know. Why did you hate it?

I had issues with continuity. As I am seeing a bit of the same in parts of the series. Assumptions are taken that you "know already". Or, like me, am a SciFi freak, you learn to play along and really pay attention. So this fare is not a "sit back and enjoy the pretty pictures". I have also read a couple reviews that there are things in the series that were not in the book. Like, "the slow transit to Terminus", et al. I could not visualize and retain what was written.

That "F" nearly cost me graduation. But they wanted me gone. After all, this was my second go around so I could get my diploma and not a GED. I hit High School early and sailed through everything I could my first 2 semesters. And back then they didn't operate as they do today where you can continue on to college courses regardless of age. It was my AP Chem/Genetics teacher that talked me into dropping out and going on tour since I had the opportunity. When I got back to finish, this class I was using to use up time just to graduate. But did get paid $17/h to manage the on campus theater and had a parking space in the teachers parking.

 

[klang]

Finished season 1 last night. I did enjoy it but I can understand fans of the books being a bit disappointed. I have no emotional attachment to the books so as long as the TV story is entertaining it is fine with me.

Probably be a year before season 2 comes out. In an interview with the actress that plays Salvor she says they are already working on Season 2.

 

[TheKrell]

Finished season 1 last night.

Seems short unless I missed when it started. How many hours did they produce?

 

[klang]

Seems short unless I missed when it started. How many hours did they produce?

10 one hour episodes. Normal for streaming stuff.

Probably need to watch it all again before the next season drops.

 

[Juan]

Where did the first season end?

 

[klang]

Where did the first season end?

It you mean where in the books, it isn’t really following the books.

 

[Juan]

It you mean where in the books, it isn’t really following the books.

Where did it end?

 

[klang]

Where did it end?

On the planet Synnax

 

[Foxbat]

Where did it end?

About a century after the first Seldon Crisis.

 

[Juan]

About a century after the first Seldon Crisis.

Thanks..so they are basically just following the cliff notes version but also changing the story line a bit

 

[Zookster]

Overall I enjoyed the season. It got better as it went along as more things from the first few episodes that were left hanging got resolved. I don't mind puzzle boxes, but if they are going to confuse and frustrate viewers for several episodes, I would prefer a better payoff. That's really my only complaint. Everything else about the production and story make this worth watching.

Though I haven't read the Foundation books, I do read a lot of sci-fi/fantasy, and often make a point of reading the book before the new series/movie comes out. The thing I've learned in the past few years is if you are going to read then watch, you need to let go of preconceived ideas that the TV show/movie will perfectly visualize the book as you had imagined it, while keeping all characters and plot points the same. It's best to watch and enjoy on the show or movie's own merits. My $0.02.

 

[klang]

Short interview with the showrunner and a science advisor: How Foundation preserved Asimov’s big ideas while bringing the story to vivid life

Some of the comments afterward are brutal.

 

[klang]

Season 2:


View: https://youtu.be/ogReJyWgkBU

Coming July 14.

 

[TheKrell]

Is season one available anywhere other than Apple TV?

 

[klang]

Is season one available anywhere other than Apple TV?

Not that I've heard off. I wouldn't expect to find it anywhere else, it is their show.

 

[N5XZS]

There is 1 week free Apple+ preview on Xfinty streaming service,starting today!

 

[klang]

Is season one available anywhere other than Apple TV?

If you have Xfinity cable they are offering free access to some AppleTV content this week. Including season 1 of Foundation.