Get started watching Foundation with gorgeous first episode free on YouTube

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Explosion-packed Foundation trailer will get fans excited for Apple TV+ series
The Apple TV+ adaptation of “Foundation” is intellectual but delivers action, too.
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Anyone curious about the big-budget sci-fi epic Foundation can now take in the very first episode … no subscription to Apple TV+ required. It’s free to watch on YouTube.

Die-hard fans know season 2 is about to start, and if you don’t have time for a rewatch of last season, Apple made a quick recap video. Plus it released a clip from the next episode.

Foundation is big TV

Foundation on Apple TV+ is the only authorized adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s classic novels. They were highly acclaimed and groundbreaking, influencing Star Wars and other franchises. They tell the story of a band of exiles struggling to save humanity during and after the fall of a Galactic Empire.

Apple’s multiyear ongoing series delivers first-class acting, and comes loaded with amazing cinematography and special effects. That’s why it’s among the most popular series on Apple TV+.

If you haven’t given it a try, you can do so absolutely free. Apple posted the first episode of the initial season on YouTube for all to enjoy.

Watch Foundation ep. 1 on: YouTube

While undoubtedly intended to bring in new viewers, releasing episode 1 to everyone is a bit of risk because the sci-fi series gets started slowly. It’s not until about episode 3 that it finds its footing.

Get ready for season two in 3 minutes

Foundation season 1 premiered on Apple TV+ in 2021. It’s possible the details have become a little fuzzy in viewers’ memories since then so Apple TV+ released a short recap video.

Watch the recap on: YouTube

The 10-episode second season of Foundation will debut globally with one episode on July 14. New episodes will follow weekly on Fridays.

If you’re oh so ready for season two, the streaming service released a preview clip to tide you over.

Watch the preview clip on: YouTube

Watch the whole series on Apple TV+

Enjoying all the episodes of Foundation comes with a $6.99-per-month subscription to Apple’s streaming video service.

Watch on Apple TV

An Apple device is not necessary. The service just requires the Apple TV app which is available on a wide variety of devices, including Windows, Roku and Amazon Fire.

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