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I wonder how different is perceived the Foundation series by people who haven't read the books and by people like us who have read them and consider them to be some of the best science fiction books of all time.
I have read all of them, the trilogy and also all prequels and sequels. At first it was difficult for me to accept the change of characters, the cloning and other things. But in the end, it is really amazing to see in the screen the Asimov Universe that I had imagined in my youth when reading the books, and I finally assumed the re-imagined from Asimov original.

I hope it gets the necessary audience to avoid cancellation. Unfortunately, since I like "rare" fiction series, I am used to cancellations.
 

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I wonder how different is perceived the Foundation series by people who haven't read the books and by people like us who have read them and consider them to be some of the best science fiction books of all time.
I have read all of them, the trilogy and also all prequels and sequels. At first it was difficult for me to accept the change of characters, the cloning and other things. But in the end, it is really amazing to see in the screen the Asimov Universe that I had imagined in my youth when reading the books, and I finally assumed the re-imagined from Asimov original.

I hope it gets the necessary audience to avoid cancellation. Unfortunately, since I like "rare" fiction series, I am used to cancellations.
I've 'access' to see the 1st series, I've read all the books many times (Asmiov was one of the reasons I went to Uni to do Electronics, his visions inspired me), and like you I have an Asimov Universe in my head, so I hope I won't be disappointed - I can accept some changes to make a series/film, but I'm not sure at what point they will be too much.
 

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I've 'access' to see the 1st series, I've read all the books many times (Asmiov was one of the reasons I went to Uni to do Electronics, his visions inspired me), and like you I have an Asimov Universe in my head, so I hope I won't be disappointed - I can accept some changes to make a series/film, but I'm not sure at what point they will be too much.
I feel the same. But I have assumed that. Otherwise it's the only thing we have to visualize that Universe. I have not explored other things. I do not know if there are games or other multimedia things apart from I Robot film, and the always mentioned robotic laws of Asimov.
 

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Speaking to the series "Foundation", I have not read the books and loveeee the series. Whenever I recommend it to the correct crowd that loves thought provoking Sci-Fi, I stress to get past the first episode before casting judgement. Not that the first episode is bad (it's not at all) but they loaded way too much information into the initial episode for those clueless on the story. I came away literally thinking, "What the hell is this all about???" The production value and actors made me realize I had to give it more of a chance. I'm so glad I did too. I went back and re-watched the first season again before starting the second season. All the pieces fall together nicely and the first episode is good when you have a clue what the hell is going on...
 

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I read the three “prequel” books to Foundation,” then got distracted. I have the original trilogy waiting for me, but haven’t dig into them. My “to be read” pile is at least as big as my “to be listened to” pile. This is the first I’ve heard of a TV series, so I may have to see if it’s in any of my subscriptions.
 

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I read the three “prequel” books to Foundation,” then got distracted. I have the original trilogy waiting for me, but haven’t dig into them. My “to be read” pile is at least as big as my “to be listened to” pile. This is the first I’ve heard of a TV series, so I may have to see if it’s in any of my subscriptions.
It is in Apple TV+

If you are a fan of the books, you have to put yourself in "open mind" mode to enjoy the series.
 

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Watched episode six of Ahsoka (Disney+) last night, and thought it was an absolutely epic episode; one of the best yet for this series!

Only two more episodes left for this season.

Here's a little video from someone (SPOILER ALERT) that gives some potential creepy details of Thrawn's army.

 

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