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Foundation S2E1 — In Seldon's Shadow

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Foundation•Season 2•Episode 1

In Seldon's Shadow

7.3/10 · 3,438 votesJul 13, 202350 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 2•−0.6 vs season avg

Hari finds himself trapped in a mysterious prison. An assassination attempt leaves Day shaken. Gaal and Salvor devise an escape plan.

Directed byAlex Graves

Written byDavid S. Goyer, Jane Espenson

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Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Hari Seldon

Lee Pace

Lee Pace

Brother Day

Lou Llobell

Lou Llobell

Gaal Dornick

Leah Harvey

Leah Harvey

Salvor Hardin

Laura Birn

Laura Birn

Demerzel

Cassian Bilton

Cassian Bilton

Brother Dawn

Terrence Mann

Terrence Mann

Brother Dusk

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David S. Goyer

David S. Goyer

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Alex Graves

Director

Jane Espenson

Jane Espenson

Writer

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Darragh O'Flanagan

Production Runner

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Barry Costello

Assistant Director Trainee

Stephen Hall

Stephen Hall

Epk Camera Operator

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Paul Trejo

Editor

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Cathal Watters

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"In Seldon's Shadow" is episode 1 of Foundation season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 3,438 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Alex Graves and written by David S. Goyer, Jane Espenson, it aired on July 13, 2023.

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