The Third Crisis dawns in Foundation S3 teaser

arstechnica.comPublished: 5/7/2025

Summary

fans eagerly await the arrival of the third season of *Foundation*, Apple TV+'s epic adaptation of Isaac Asimov's classic series. The teaser teases a galactic war and features Lee Pace shirtless as the Eternal Emperor. Set against Hari Seldon's psychohistory backdrop, the season introduces a foundation built from human knowledge to prevent the Empire's decline. This season replaces the traditional Imperial dynasty with three Cleons—genetic clones of the Eternal Emperor—and an android guardian, marking a bold shift in the story's direction from the books while staying true to its rich legacy.