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Pop culture weekend (Sept. 8): Foundation and the rise of the "episodic" streaming show

Serialized shows can seem more episodic using this one weird trick.
Official promotional art for Foundation shows the series' characters in an exciting, sci-fi setting.
Big things are afoot on Foundation season 2. I assume. I've watched three episodes from the second half of the season at this point. (Credit: AppleTV+)

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Emily St. James

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