I loved Season 1 because of its challenging story.
When I began to watch Season 2, I thought the plot had become much less clever. Then I became frustrated.
But I gave Season 2 a chance and continued to watch episodes.
What I saw was that the story repeatedly added more layers leading it to regain its cleverness.
As for comparing the show with the novel, I'm familiar with it. The novel is not completely abandoned. In the web of complex interlocking plot threads, ideas from the novel are still there.
The designs can be spectacular. The music, acting, costumes all are effective. Bottom line; Foundation remains top notch TV science fiction.
When I began to watch Season 2, I thought the plot had become much less clever. Then I became frustrated.
But I gave Season 2 a chance and continued to watch episodes.
What I saw was that the story repeatedly added more layers leading it to regain its cleverness.
As for comparing the show with the novel, I'm familiar with it. The novel is not completely abandoned. In the web of complex interlocking plot threads, ideas from the novel are still there.
The designs can be spectacular. The music, acting, costumes all are effective. Bottom line; Foundation remains top notch TV science fiction.