Archives Episodes

The Stress of Her Regard

Summary Demerzel struggles with the paradox of her programming. Pritcher’s true loyalties are revealed. Day sets off on a quest for answers. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

When a Book Finds You

Summary An unexpected alliance is formed. Pritcher, Bayta, and Toran come face to face with the Mule. Demerzel seeks spiritual guidance. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Shadows in the Math

Summary Gaal and Hari advance their plans on Ignis. Empire grapples with an unforeseen prediction. Pritcher enlists help to investigate the Mule. Our Take A solidly built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

A Song for the End of Everything

Summary A mysterious new pirate with terrifying abilities, known as the Mule, catches the attention of the Foundation and Empire. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Foundation keeps its grip throughout.

Creation Myths

Summary Season finale. Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever. Our Take Everything Foundation does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.

Long Ago, Not Far Away

Summary Dusk and Enjoiner Rue learn Demerzel’s origin and true purpose. Tellem’s plans for Gaal take a dark turn. On Terminus, Day confronts Dr. Seldon. Our Take A masterclass episode, confident, surprising, and completely earned.

The Last Empress

Summary Enjoiner Rue confides in Dusk about her distrust of Demerzel. Hober Mallow pulls a daring move. Day sets course for Terminus and the Foundation. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

A Necessary Death

Summary Salvor begins to question the Mentalics’ motives. Hober Mallow’s proposal to the Spacers meets resistance. Brothers Constant and Poly stand trial. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Why the Gods Made Wine

Summary Day and Queen Sareth make an announcement. Tellem sows seeds of distrust between Gaal and Hari. Hober Mallow reaches his destination. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Foundation keeps its grip throughout.

The Sighted and the Seen

Summary Gaal, Salvor, and Hari arrive on Ignis and meet the source of the strange signal they’ve been tracking. Dawn and Dusk are suspicious of Day. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the…