Apple TV+ has renewed its hit sci-fi series 'Foundation' for a fourth season, ahead of airing its Season 3 finale on Friday. The upcoming season of the mammoth space opera based on Issac Asimov's books of the same name will go into production in 2026.
Created by David S. Goyer, the man behind the scripts of such cerebral sci-fi films as Dark City, 'Blade' trilogy, and 'I, Robot' alongside Josh Friedman, known for writing contributions to Steven Spielberg's 'War of the Worlds and 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes', 'Foundation' is headlined by actors Jared Harris, Lee Pace and star Lou Llobell.
The three seasons have already garnered significant critical acclaim. The first season has a score of 72%, the second 100% and the third 90% on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
In a statement, co-showrunners and executive producers Ian Goldberg and David Kob said, “There is no series quite like ‘Foundation’ and we feel lucky and honored to be carrying the torch forward as co-showrunners into season four. We look forward to continuing the epic, emotional storytelling that defined the first three seasons of the show, and to be working alongside some of the most talented, passionate creative partners in the business.”
The third season commenced streaming on July 11, with a total of ten episodes, with each episode dropped weekly, leading up to the Sept. 12 dated finale. The first three seasons has by now won over many hardcore sci-fi fans owing to its stunning and imaginative visuals, flawless visual effects, and immersive world-building that recall popular franchises of the same ilk such as 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek. While the show is not fully faithful to the source material, it borrows the basic plot points of Asimov's work, thereby making it more cinematic and viewing-friendly.