S3E1

A Song for the End of Everything

Aired 2025-07-11 52 min ★ 8.2/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

A mysterious new pirate with terrifying abilities, known as the Mule, catches the attention of the Foundation and Empire.

Our Take

The season opener gets a lot right, mostly by slowing down and letting the political tension breathe before the fireworks. The Mule makes an appropriately unnerving first impression, and the visual scale is as ridiculous as ever, in a good way. It’s mostly setup, but it’s confident setup, and the new season feels like it has a clear direction. Worth your time.