Is it necessary to have read the Foundation novels to fully comprehend the series airing on Apple TV Plus?
The third season of the popular TV show "Foundation" has arrived, and fans of the classic science fiction novels by Isaac Asimov are in for a treat. This season, the show delves deeper into the source material, with many more encounters and scenes lifted straight from the books than past seasons.
For those unfamiliar, "Foundation" is an adaptation of Asimov's Foundation series, which was first written as a collection of short stories in the 1940s. The novels, considered classics of the sci-fi genre, chart the fall of the Galactic Empire and the rise of the Foundation.
The first three books, "Foundation", "Foundation and Empire", and "Second Foundation", are the most important for understanding the TV show. However, the prequel books, "Prelude to Foundation" and "Forward the Foundation", provide additional information about central character Hari Seldon and the Empire.
In this season, the show incorporates elements most strongly from Asimov's second book in the series, "Foundation and Empire". The creators have also included elements of some of Asimov's other series, such as the Robot series, which introduced the laws of robotics. The Robot series is set tens of thousands of years before the Foundation series, but the inclusion of these elements helps viewers understand the universe.
It's important to note that the show is an interpretation or retelling of the core premise of the books, rather than a direct adaptation. For instance, Hari Seldon is depicted as an AI intelligence, Gaal Dornick uses cryosleep, and the concept of the Genetic Dynasty for Empire is introduced.
While the show does not include much from the Foundation sequels "Foundation's Edge" and "Foundation and Earth" at the time of writing, this could change if the series continues. Additionally, the show does not include elements from the many Foundation-series books written by other authors.
Each season of the show draws from different parts of these novels, and elements introduced in the first episode may not appear until late in book 3. This means that viewers should be prepared for some twists and turns as they follow along.
Overall, it's best to enjoy the book and the TV show as two separate entities. Both offer unique insights into the world of the Foundation, and each has its own merits. Whether you're a fan of the books or new to the series, "Foundation" season 3 is sure to provide an engaging and thought-provoking viewing experience.
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