Barbarians at the Gate
Summary Salvor faces off with an enemy of the Empire. Brothers Day and Dusk are at odds, while Brother Dawn wrestles with his truth. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.
Archives Episodes
The Mathematician’s Ghost
Summary Brother Dusk reflects on his legacy as he prepares for ascension. The Foundation arrives on Terminus and finds a mysterious object. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.
Preparing to Live
Summary The Foundation makes the long journey to Terminus as Gaal and Raych grow closer. The Empire faces a difficult decision. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Foundation has better hours than this one.
The Emperor’s Peace
Summary Gaal Dornick leaves her life in Synnax behind when the galaxy’s greatest mathematician, Hari Seldon, invites her to Trantor. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Foundation keeps its grip throughout.
It Will Stay This Way and You Will Obey
Summary Fighting for survival on the Chairwoman’s home turf, both couples must decide what, and for whom, they’re willing to sacrifice. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
The Hour of Separation
Summary Ashley, Lindsay and Ava’s girls’ getaway to Seoul is upended by old tensions, new revelations and shocking confessions at 30,000 feet. Our Take Everything Beef does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
Those Blue Remembered Hills
Summary Josh and Austin try to mend fences with a training session. Lindsay tutors Ashley in the delicate art of winning over the club’s wives. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that…
I Am Killing My Flesh without It
Summary Lindsay and Josh’s marital strife comes to a head when an unexpected crisis hits home. Our Take Everything Beef does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
Oh, the Comfort, the Inexpressible Comfort
Summary When Austin and Ashley are trapped for hours in an ER waiting room, Josh sees an opportunity to turn the tables. Our Take A legendary entry. If you sample one episode of Beef, make it this one.
The Increasing Flimsiness of Any Certainties About the Future
Summary Josh and Lindsay consider a new chapter for their lives. Ashley encourages Austin to get closer to Eunice. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.