16-07-2025
Foundation Season 3 Episode 2: Where to Watch, Release Date
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The second episode of "Foundation" is upon us. In this article you'll find out where to watch it, as plus the all-important synopsis.
If you've not been keeping up with Apple TV+'s lavishly produced sci-fi drama, it sees various space-age factions embroiled in a dicey game of intergalactic chess as they battle a powerful new enemy called The Mule.
Set 152 years after the events of season two, the fate of the known universe rests on the shoulders of Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, the Cleons, and Demerzel.
Lee Pace in Foundation Season 3
Lee Pace in Foundation Season 3
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Read on for key info on "Foundation" Season 3 episode 2, plus a recap of what's already happened in the show.
Where to Watch Foundation Season 3 Episode 2
Episode 2 of "Foundation" Season 3 premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday, 18th July 2025.
The episode is called "Shadows in the Math." As per the official synopsis: "Gaal and Hari advance their plans on Ignis. Empire grapples with an unforeseen prediction. Pritcher enlists help to investigate the Mule."
Foundation Season 3 Release Date
"Foundation" Season 3 released on Friday 11th July 2025. Episodes release weekly until the finale on 12th September.
How Many Episodes in Foundation Season 3?
"Foundation" Season 3 has ten episodes, each approximately one hour long.
Foundation Season 3 Episode List
New episodes of "Foundation" Season 3 release every Friday, starting on July 11th 2025 and concluding on 12th September 2025. Here is the full episode schedule for "Foundation" Season 3.
Episode 1: Friday, July 11, 2025
Episode 2: Friday, July 18, 2025
Episode 3: Friday, July 25, 2025
Episode 4: Friday, August 1, 2025
Episode 5: Friday, August 8, 2025
Episode 6: Friday, August 15, 2025
Episode 7: Friday, August 22, 2025
Episode 8: Friday, August 29, 2025
Episode 9: Friday, September 5, 2025
Episode 10: Friday, September 12, 2025
Foundation Season 3 Synopsis
Apple TV+'s official "Foundation" Season 3 synopsis reads: "The Foundation has become increasingly established far beyond its humble beginnings while the Cleonic Dynasty's Empire has dwindled."
"As both of these galactic powers forge an uneasy alliance, a threat to the entire galaxy appears in the fearsome form of a warlord known as 'The Mule' whose sights are set on ruling the universe by use of physical and military force, as well as mind control."
"It's anyone's guess who will win, who will lose, who will live, and who will die as Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, the Cleons, and Demerzel play a potentially deadly game of intergalactic chess."
Foundation Season 3 Cast
Pilou Asbæk ("Game of Thrones") joins an already glittering cast that also includes Lee Pace, Jared Harris, Leah Harvey, and Lou Llobell. Here's the full cast for "Foundation" Season 3.
• Lee Pace as Brother Day
• Jared Harris as Hariton "Hari" Seldon
• Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick
• Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin
• Laura Birn as Demerzel
• Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk
• Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn
• Alexander Siddig as Dr. Ebling Mis
• Troy Kotsur as Preem Palver
• Pilou Asbæk as The Mule (taking over from Mikael Persbrandt)
• Cherry Jones as Foundation Ambassador Quent
• Synnøve Karlsen as Bayta Mallow
• Cody Fern as Toran Mallow
• Brandon P. Bell as Han Pritcher
• Tómas Lemarquis as Magnifico Giganticus
• Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing as Song
• Leo Bill as Mayor Indbur
What is Foundation?
Based on the "Foundation" series of stories by Isaac Asimov, Apple TV+'s "Foundation" is an epic space saga that follows a pioneering institute that seeks to preserve humanity before its almighty collapse.
Foundation TV Show Recap
Watch below to see Apple TV+'s recap of "Foundation", helping you get up to speed on the show's dramatic events up until now.
