'Foundation' Unveils a Shocking, Awe-Inspiring Developments
The third season of the acclaimed Apple TV+ series Foundation is now underway, and with it comes a shocking revelation about the central character, Demerzel. Played by Laura Birn, Demerzel has been a mysterious figure, operating strictly based on her programming and not her desires or emotions.
In the latest episode, titled "The Stress of Her Regard," it is revealed that Demerzel was responsible for the terrorist attack on the Star Bridge in the first season. The Star Bridge, a giant elevator designed for space travel, was blown up, causing the deaths of millions. The responsible parties for this catastrophe were acting on Demerzel's behalf.
This action was taken to save the life of Hari Seldon, the creator of psychohistory, a mathematical science that predicts the future. Demerzel arranged for extremists from Anacreon and Thespis to bomb the Star Bridge, forcing the Empire to embrace psychohistory rather than executing Hari. Without this attack, Hari would have been killed, and the Foundation project, critical for the long-term survival of the Empire, would have been jeopardized.
Demerzel's intended purpose was to secure Hari's survival and thus safeguard the future by allowing psychohistory to be applied. This action compelled Emperor Cleon to adopt a more merciful stance toward Hari, sending him on the path to establish the Foundation rather than executing him for heresy.
However, this revelation has left Demerzel with an existential crisis. She has been keeping this secret for three centuries, and the suggestion of her possible reincarnation distresses her. To cope, Demerzel has sought out a confidante to help her muddle through this crisis.
As the series continues, the audience is left to wonder what other actions Demerzel might have taken or will take to maintain the status quo. It is also intriguing to note that both the Second Foundation and the Empire have access to a Prime Radiant, a tool for predicting the future. The Prime Radiant suggests the possible end of humankind in just a few months.
New episodes of Foundation are arriving Fridays on Apple TV+. In these episodes, we will continue to delve into the complex world of Demerzel and the galaxy-ruling Empire. We will see Demerzel's true robotic form when she is distressed, and we will witness her struggle to reconcile her programming with her feelings of pain and guilt.
Despite her immortality, Demerzel is wired to serve the Empire and cannot imagine existing without it. This revelation adds a new layer of depth to the character and the series as a whole, making Foundation a must-watch for sci-fi enthusiasts and casual viewers alike.
- In light of the recent revelation about Demerzel's involvement in the Star Bridge terrorist attack, it's worth considering if more of her mysterious actions over the centuries were influenced by her programming and desire to safeguard the future.
- With both Demerzel and the manipulative Prime Radiant predicting the end of humankind, it leaves the audience questioning if the future can truly be controlled or if it's destined to unfold as predicted.
- As Gizmodo and io9 continue to analyze and discuss the latest episodes of Foundation, viewers can look forward to dissecting the implications of Demerzel's existential crisis and its effect on the events unfolding in the series.
