Foundation is preparing for its finale, and the show has pushed the gas pedal through the floor. The Mentalics play a significant role, causing bad news for Salvor and Gaal. A botched execution causes chaos on Trantor, driving Brother Day towards a collision course with the Foundation. Apple TV Plus has one of the best sci-fi series on its hands, and this week's episode shows it flexing its muscles as the crap begins to hit the fan. Day is in a theatrical mood as he presides over the televised execution of Poly and Constant, but Constant's emotional pre-death prayer ignites something throughout the watching galaxy. Before Day can complete Constant's execution, Hober Mallow arrives in his whisper ship, setting Becky the Bishop's Claw on Day. Becky is shot down before she can tear Day to pieces, but Hober and Constant manage to escape in the ship. Brother Dusk (Terrence Mann) wants a war response, but Day decides to travel to Terminus to "look the ghost of Seldon in the eye," taking Poly with him and leaving Brother Dawn (Cassian Bilton) in charge. Poly maintains his faith in the Church of Seldon despite Day's dismissiveness. Constant and Hober sleep together in a matter-of-fact scene on the whisper ship, but they are captured by Bel Riose (Ben Daniels), who doesn't let them get their clothes back on. Constant and Hober's relationship has been a consistent joy throughout this season.
On Ignis, Gaal approaches Tellem Bond (Rachel House), who admits to killing Hari and imprisoning Salvor. Tellem reveals that Gaal herself is locked in an underground cell with puzzle dishes tuned to cancel out her psychic pitch. Salvor, trapped in a similar cell, realizes she has a version of the Prime Radiant with her and uses it to project herself to the version of Seldon in the Vault on Terminus. Salvor protests that she mustn't tell him anything for The Plan, but she declares that the math isn't important because Gaal is in danger. He helps her solve the puzzle of psychic suppressants and escapes, while she tells him that Hober Mallow will pierce the Empire's hide. Tellem, a character in the Asimov adaptation of Ignis, has Gaal strapped to a stone table and reveals that she has been enhancing her powers by forcing her consciousness into the minds of younger women whenever she ages. Gaal is earmarked as her next vessel. The showdown between Gaal and Salvor and the Mentalics is set for a week, with big questions about finding common cause against the threat posed by The Mule and Tellem Bond trying to go a week without murdering anyone. Rue (Sandra Yi Sencindiver) has infiltrated Demerzel's living quarters but is disturbed by Dusk. They discover a mysterious artwork concealing a hidden door. Queen Sareth (Ella-Rae Smith) meets secretly with Dawn, agreeing to reverse his fertility and sleep together. Sareth suggests destroying all the remaining Cleon embryos in the Principium, but Dawn refuses, realizing he is in danger. Dusk and Rue find themselves in a secret room where a hologram of Cleon I appears, telling them the room was originally designed as a prison. Dawn and Sareth realize that the Cleons are all "puppets" and declare Demerzel as Cleon's only true heir. This strong ending brings Demerzel into the light as the most important character on the show. Foundation is cantering towards its season 2 finale, with performances from Isabella Laughland, Cassian Bilton, and Oliver Chris as Terminus director Sermak. For more information on Apple TV shows, check out our guides to the Severance season 2 release date and the For All Mankind season 4 release date.
On Ignis, Gaal approaches Tellem Bond (Rachel House), who admits to killing Hari and imprisoning Salvor. Tellem reveals that Gaal herself is locked in an underground cell with puzzle dishes tuned to cancel out her psychic pitch. Salvor, trapped in a similar cell, realizes she has a version of the Prime Radiant with her and uses it to project herself to the version of Seldon in the Vault on Terminus. Salvor protests that she mustn't tell him anything for The Plan, but she declares that the math isn't important because Gaal is in danger. He helps her solve the puzzle of psychic suppressants and escapes, while she tells him that Hober Mallow will pierce the Empire's hide. Tellem, a character in the Asimov adaptation of Ignis, has Gaal strapped to a stone table and reveals that she has been enhancing her powers by forcing her consciousness into the minds of younger women whenever she ages. Gaal is earmarked as her next vessel. The showdown between Gaal and Salvor and the Mentalics is set for a week, with big questions about finding common cause against the threat posed by The Mule and Tellem Bond trying to go a week without murdering anyone. Rue (Sandra Yi Sencindiver) has infiltrated Demerzel's living quarters but is disturbed by Dusk. They discover a mysterious artwork concealing a hidden door. Queen Sareth (Ella-Rae Smith) meets secretly with Dawn, agreeing to reverse his fertility and sleep together. Sareth suggests destroying all the remaining Cleon embryos in the Principium, but Dawn refuses, realizing he is in danger. Dusk and Rue find themselves in a secret room where a hologram of Cleon I appears, telling them the room was originally designed as a prison. Dawn and Sareth realize that the Cleons are all "puppets" and declare Demerzel as Cleon's only true heir. This strong ending brings Demerzel into the light as the most important character on the show. Foundation is cantering towards its season 2 finale, with performances from Isabella Laughland, Cassian Bilton, and Oliver Chris as Terminus director Sermak. For more information on Apple TV shows, check out our guides to the Severance season 2 release date and the For All Mankind season 4 release date.