Foundation: Season 2
2023 · 10 episodes · ★ 6.6
What Season 2 of Foundation
The second season kicks off more than a century after the events of the first, and the galaxy grows more tense by the day. The Cleonic Empire is slowly collapsing, and Queen Sareth begins secretly plotting her own plans for the Empire from within. The Foundation enters its religious phase: its Church of Seldon spreads through the Outer Rim and pushes toward a Second Crisis, that is, an all-out war against the Empire. Hari, Gaal and Salvor discover a colony of mentalics with psionic abilities, a discovery that could alter psychohistory. Day, Descent and the prescriptor Rue round out the board.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 In Seldon's Shadow
Hari finds himself trapped in a mysterious prison. An assassination attempt leaves Day shaken. Gaal and Salvor devise an escape plan.
Directing: Alex Graves · Writing: David S. Goyer, Jane Espenson · Starring: Nimrat Kaur, Holt McCallany, Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver
2x02 A Glimpse of Darkness
Gaal has a disturbing vision. Day's bond with Queen Sareth grows stronger. The Vault opens and reveals a cryptic message.
Directing: David S. Goyer · Writing: David S. Goyer, Jane Espenson · Starring: Holt McCallany, Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Oliver Chris
2x03 King and Commoner
The Empire recruits Bel Riose to investigate the resurgent Foundation. Hari leads Gaal and Salvor to a desert planet.
Directing: David S. Goyer · Writing: Jane Espenson, Leigh Dana Jackson · Starring: Oliver Chris, Rowena King, Wade Briggs, Anthony Barclay
2x04 Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly
Queen Sareth and Dawn share a moment as she tries to learn more about Day. Brothers Constant and Poly bring Hober Mallow to Terminus.
Directing: Mark Tonderai · Writing: David S. Goyer, Leigh Dana Jackson · Starring: Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Oliver Chris, Eva Bradley-Williams
2x05 The Sighted and the Seen
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.
Directing: Alex Graves · Writing: Jane Espenson, Joelle Garfinkel · Starring: Daniel MacPherson, Alfred Enoch, Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver
2x06 Why the Gods Made Wine
Day and Queen Sareth make an announcement. Tellem sows seeds of distrust between Gaal and Hari. Hober Mallow reaches his destination.
Directing: Alex Graves · Writing: Jane Espenson · Starring: Reece Shearsmith, Nimrat Kaur, Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver
2x07 A Necessary Death
Salvor begins to question the Mentalics' motives. Hober Mallow’s proposal to the Spacers meets resistance. Brothers Constant and Poly stand trial.
Directing: Mark Tonderai · Writing: Eric Carrasco, David Kob · Starring: Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Haqi Ali, Isabella Laughland
2x08 The Last Empress
Enjoiner Rue confides in Dusk about her distrust of Demerzel. Hober Mallow pulls a daring move. Day sets course for Terminus and the Foundation.
Directing: Roxann Dawson · Writing: Liz Phang, Bob Oltra, Addie Manis · Starring: Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Oliver Chris, Eva Bradley-Williams
2x09 Long Ago, Not Far Away
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.
Directing: Roxann Dawson · Writing: Jane Espenson, Eric Carrasco · Starring: Chris Jarman, Daniel MacPherson, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Oliver Chris
2x10 Creation Myths Season Finale
Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever.
Directing: Alex Graves · Writing: David S. Goyer, Liz Phang · Starring: Alfred Enoch, Nimrat Kaur, Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver
Season 2 Cast
Jared HarrisHari Seldon10 episodes
Cassian BiltonBrother Dawn10 episodes
Terrence MannBrother Dusk10 episodes
Sandra Yi SencindiverEnjoiner Rue Corintha9 episodes
Haqi AliHandman Hahn8 episodes
Isabella LaughlandNovice Claric Brother Constant8 episodes
Kulvinder GhirHigh Claric Brother Poly Verisof8 episodes
Oliver ChrisDirector Sef Sermak7 episodes
Dimitri LeonidasHober Mallow7 episodes
Wade BriggsBrigadier Manlio6 episodes
Anthony BarclayCouncilor Sutt6 episodes
Dino FetscherGlawen Curr6 episodes
Kit RakusenJosiah6 episodes
Eva Bradley-WilliamsVaria5 episodes
Luis TorrecillaPater5 episodes
Judi ShekoniShe-Bends-Light5 episodes
Sandra Guldberg KamppThalis5 episodesAll Seasons
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Season 32025 · 10 eps · Where to Watch Season 2 of Foundation
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Foundation Season 2 have?
Season 2 of Foundation has 10 episodes.
When did Foundation Season 2 premiere?
Premiered on July 13, 2023.
Where to watch Foundation Season 2?
By subscription, on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel (the offer may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 2?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 2x09, "Long Ago, Not Far Away", with a 7.3.