Foundation (TV series) Timeline ( Real )

announcement
August 23, 2018

Announcement of Foundation TV Series

Apple TV+ announces development of a TV adaptation of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series.

casting
September 5, 2019

Casting of Jared Harris as Hari Seldon

Jared Harris is cast in the lead role of Hari Seldon for the Foundation TV series.

release
September 24, 2021

Premiere of Foundation Season 1

The first season of Foundation premieres on Apple TV+, introducing the adaptation of Asimov's classic sci-fi novels.

renewal
October 7, 2021

Renewal of Foundation for Season 2

Apple TV+ officially renews Foundation for a second season, ensuring continuation of the series.

release
July 14, 2023

Premiere of Foundation Season 2

The second season of Foundation premieres on Apple TV+, continuing the story of the saga.

Foundation (TV series) Timeline ( Fictional )

prediction
Years 120-125 GE (Galactic Era)

Hari Seldon's Psychohistory Demonstration

Hari Seldon publicly demonstrates the validity of psychohistory and predicts the imminent fall of the Galactic Empire and the subsequent 30,000 years of chaos.

foundation
Year 125 GE

Establishment of the Foundation on Terminus

Hari Seldon founds the Foundation on the remote planet Terminus with the purpose to preserve human knowledge and shorten the coming dark age.

political_event
Circa Year 135 GE

Fall of the Galactic Empire Begins

The Galactic Empire begins to show signs of decay and instability, fulfilling part of Seldon's prediction.

crisis
Year 145 GE

First Seldon Crisis Occurs

The Foundation faces its first major test as external threats challenge its survival, validating parts of Seldon's psychohistorical predictions.

leadership
Year 147 GE

Salvor Hardin Leads Defense of Terminus

Salvor Hardin, as Mayor of Terminus, successfully defends the Foundation from the invading forces of the nearby Four Kingdoms.

technology
Late 140s GE

Development of Advanced Robotics

The Foundation begins experimenting with robotic technology, which plays a crucial role in its survival strategies.

imperial_politics
Years 100-150 GE (during multiple reigns)

Emperor Cleon II's Reign and Cloning Protocol

Cleon II, part of the cloned Cleon dynasty, rules the Galactic Empire with a complex system of clones designed to provide stability.

character_event
Year 130 GE

Gaal Dornick's Early Study and Escape

Gaal Dornick studies under Hari Seldon but is forced to flee after accusations and political intrigue within the Empire.

imperial_politics
Years 140-150 GE

Rise of Brother Day and the Cleon Dynasty

The Cleon clones known as Brother Day, Brother Dawn, and Brother Dusk govern the Empire in a cyclical manner, maintaining order amid unrest.

foundation
Years 150-160 GE

Foundation's Expansion into Trade and Politics

The Foundation expands its influence by controlling trade routes and engaging in political maneuvering to strengthen its position.