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Foundation Showrunner Departs After Hit Seasons
20 Jan
Summary
- David S. Goyer, the showrunner for Foundation, is leaving.
- Goyer's single sentence pitch sold Apple TV on the complex adaptation.
- The show has maintained an impressive 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

David S. Goyer, the showrunner credited with bringing Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" to Apple TV, is departing the acclaimed series. Goyer's tenure oversaw three seasons, during which the show achieved an overall 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes, including a perfect score for its second season.
Goyer's initial pitch to Apple TV, describing the show as a "1,000-year chess game between Hari Seldon and the Empire," was instrumental in securing funding for the ambitious adaptation. He adeptly navigated the complexities of Asimov's vast narrative, filling gaps and developing characters throughout the production.




