{"id":1991712,"date":"2023-08-05T05:27:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T09:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/foundation-for-a-hit-series\/"},"modified":"2023-08-05T05:34:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T09:34:19","slug":"foundation-for-a-hit-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/foundation-for-a-hit-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Hit Series Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">6<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffoundation-for-a-hit-series%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1991712&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div>\n<h2>Foundation: A Visionary Science Fiction Series<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Our entertainment \u200blandscape has been forever changed by the streaming \u2063revolution ignited by \u200dNetflix&#8217;s success. With the COVID\u2064 lockdowns further \u2062accelerating \u200cthis competition, the industry has witnessed strikes by writers&#8217; and actors&#8217; \u200cguilds. Throughout this period,\u2063 streaming platforms have invested billions \u2064in search of a profitable model.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The heart of this endeavor lies in the creation of fictional TV universes that can rival the success of HBO&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/quantum-leap-reboot-announces-principal-cast-including-raymond-lee-ernie-hudson-mason-alexander-park\/\" title=\"\u201cQuantum Leap\u201d Reboot Announces Principal Cast Including Raymond Lee, Ernie Hudson &#038; Mason Alexander Park\">iconic series<\/a>, <i>Game of Thrones<\/i>. The goal is to captivate audiences over the span of \u2064a\u200d decade, fostering a deep connection \u2062with the service. While Netflix had initial success with shows \u2062like <i>House of Cards<\/i> and <i>Stranger Things<\/i>, it seems\u200d to have\u200c lost its momentum. Disney, on the other hand, has placed its \u2064bets on consolidating its vast array of properties on its own streaming platform. HBO, now known as MAX,\u2062 appears \u2064to be challenging its own brand. Amazon, despite investing heavily in <i>Lord of the Rings<\/i>, has yet to achieve significant\u2062 success.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst this fierce competition, AppleTV+ has taken a different approach, demonstrating remarkable restraint. It made a modest investment in adapting Isaac Asimov&#8217;s beloved science fiction\u200c series, <i>Foundation<\/i>.\u2064 While the production is expensive, it\u200c doesn&#8217;t come close\u2062 to the hundreds of millions spent by other platforms. The show boasts \u200bstunning visual effects that blend techno-modernism with ancient oriental styles, reminiscent of the Art Deco movement \u200dfrom a century ago.<\/p>\n<p>The story of <i>Foundation<\/i> is grand in scope, depicting \u2063the collapse \u2064of a galactic empire and the rise of a modernist rival, the eponymous Foundation, over the course of a millennium. It weaves together multiple storylines \u200bset in the galactic capital Trantor, a planetwide techno-city, as well\u2062 as in space and \u200dthe austere outlands. This science\u2064 fiction thriller also serves as a coming-of-age tale, \u200bresonating with the anxieties surrounding\u200b the decline of American power.<\/p>\n<p>The first season of <i>Foundation<\/i> delves into themes of decline and progress, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/foundation-for-a-hit-series\/\" title=\"Hit Series Foundation\">exploring societal issues rarely contemplated<\/a> in mainstream pop\u2063 culture. It fearlessly\u200c draws inspiration from sources predating most contemporary nostalgia trends, offering a bold\u200d and forward-looking perspective.<\/p>\n<p>The highly anticipated second season of <i>Foundation<\/i> is now underway, and early episodes confirm\u2064 the confident \u2063unfolding of creator David S. Goyer&#8217;s\u200d vision. The \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/are-we-doomed-like-charlie-brown-to-wander-in-search-of-a-fading-christmas-meaning\/\" title=\"Are We Doomed Like Charlie Brown To Wander In Search Of A Fading Christmas Meaning?\">show stands<\/a> apart from the crowd, \u200cdisregarding the trends that often attract \u200ccritical attention. In \u2062fact, it has become the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/halo-movie-is-a-dull-politically-correct-affair-with-nothing-to-say\/\" title=\"\u2018Halo\u2019 Movie Is A Dull, Politically Correct Affair With Nothing To Say\">science fiction series<\/a> \u2064on \u2064TV and a prestige drama that surpasses many\u2062 others. Apple&#8217;s commitment to renewing the show for a third \u200cseason demonstrates their dedication to a\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/coca-cola-to-test-out-first-paper-bottle\/\" title=\"Coca-Cola To Test Out First Paper Bottle\">long-term project<\/a>, even as other production companies scramble to \u2064cut \u2063costs\u200d or abandon ambitious\u2062 ventures.<\/p>\n<p>Without revealing any spoilers, the story of <i>Foundation<\/i> follows the parallel\u2064 journeys of genius mathematician Gaal Dornick and warrior Salvor Hardin as they navigate the historical challenges faced by the Foundation. Alongside\u2064 their mission to \u2063save civilization\u200b from\u200b decadence, they grapple\u2063 with questions of personal freedom and their role in shaping the future. The Foundation&#8217;s predictions, organized by mathematical genius Hari Seldon, elevate him to the status of a \u200breligious figure and prophet.<\/p>\n<p>In the first season, Gaal and \u200bSalvor \u200dconfront their respective challenges in parallel \u200dtimelines, gradually drawing closer to an\u200c inevitable meeting that takes place \u2064in the second season. This convergence leads them to\u200b a \u200bdeeper understanding of their unique relationship with time, adding a human and emotional\u200c dimension to Goyer&#8217;s masterful exploration of temporal\u200d concepts. From\u200d the implications of cloning to predictions of the future and the effects of nonlinear storytelling, <i>Foundation<\/i> delves into modern man&#8217;s existential vulnerability and the loss of nature and providence.<\/p>\n<p>As the only ambitious \u200cshow that presents its \u2063audience with an elite vision of themselves, <i>Foundation<\/i> replaces Asimov&#8217;s male adventurers with female protagonists\u200b who \u200cembody unwavering determination. The internal struggles and suffering they endure on \u200ctheir path to the elite Foundation, while unable to fully grasp the \u200dfuture or\u200c leave the past behind, serve as a central theme. This mirrors Goyer&#8217;s exploration\u200b of\u2063 what \u2063has happened to our own progressive politics,\u200b now dominated by women from college campuses to corporate HR departments. The show evokes memories of the previous decade&#8217;s <i>Westworld<\/i>, which shared concerns about artificial intelligence and corporate\u200c power, and was co-created by\u200d Jonathan Nolan, who collaborated with Goyer on the <i>Dark Knight<\/i> trilogy.<\/p>\n<p>It is too early to predict what insights the elites will glean from a story\u200b that delves into variations of Einstein&#8217;s paradox and the complexities of genetic manipulation.\u2063 Goyer skillfully portrays a post-religious world, one devoid of sacred restraints, where clones and A.I. are worshipped as\u200d gods. The commands issued by these new masters remain a mystery, waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n<p><i>Foundation<\/i> is now available\u2062 for streaming on Apple TV+.<\/p>\n<p><i>Titus \u2064Techera is \u2062the executive director of \u2062the American Cinema Foundation and\u2063 a film critic for<\/i> \u200c Law &#038; Liberty<i>, the Acton Institute&#8217;s<\/i> Religion &#038; Liberty<i>, and the<\/i> Free Press<i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>the entertainment industry has revolved around streaming since Netflix&#8217;s triumph a decade ago. The COVID lockdowns further intensified this competition, resulting in strikes by writers and actors this summer. Meanwhile, streaming platforms have invested billions in search of a profitable model. This pursuit has remained at the heart of the industry throughout this period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1890,"featured_media":1991713,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1991712","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1991712","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1890"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1991712"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1991712\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1991713"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1991712"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1991712"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1991712"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}