The Mule Strikes Fear: Foundation Season 3 Promises Unprecedented Impact

Summary

Foundation showrunner David S. Goyer teases that the Mule is an incredibly powerful individual and that he will have a major impact on Foundation season 3's story.

Goyer hints that season 3 of Foundation will surpass the excitement of season 2, and assures audiences that they have yet to witness the pinnacle of the series.

Although Apple has not officially confirmed the renewal of Foundation for season 3, the lingering effects of the WGA strike likely contribute to the delay. However, considering the show's enduring popularity, it is probable that an announcement will be made soon.

Foundation showrunner David S. Goyer hints at the impact the new villain, the Mule, will have on a potential season 3 of the popular Apple TV Plus series. Based on the works of renowned author Isaac Asimov, Goyer's show premiered on the streaming platform in 2021. The explosive season 2 finale, which aired last month, lays the groundwork for an even more exhilarating narrative featuring Mikael Persbrandt's the Mule as a key player.

While fans eagerly anticipate news about an official renewal for Foundation season 3, Goyer provides a glimpse into how the Mule will shape the future of the story during an interview with TVLine. The showrunner highlights the villain's immense power, assuring viewers that the upcoming episodes will only grow more intense. Read Goyer's complete statement below.

Is Foundation Season 3 Happening?

Indeed, he is incredibly terrifying. He possesses an immense level of power that dwarfs even that of Tellem. In the narrative realm crafted by Asimov, the introduction of the character known as the Mule revolutionizes the entire storyline. When the Mule finally makes his grand entrance in a possible Season 3, he completely disrupts and upends everything... As mind-bending as the conclusion of Season 2 may be, Season 3 takes the chaos to even greater heights. You are yet to witness the full extent of what is to come.

The season 2 finale of The Foundation was released on Apple TV Plus on September 15. The season received even stronger reviews from critics compared to season 1. However, there has been no official announcement regarding the renewal of the show for season 3. Season 2 was confirmed in October 2021 while the first batch of episodes was still airing, so the absence of a similar renewal for season 3 at this point could raise some concerns.

The impact of the WGA strike on this case cannot be emphasized enough. Apple's delay in announcing season 3 can largely be attributed to the strike which began in May earlier this year. Now that the strike has ended, there is a high possibility of an imminent announcement. Goyer himself has expressed great confidence in the show's future and has even planned out the course of Foundation up to season 8.

Furthermore, Foundation is surprisingly affordable considering its quality. While the budget for season 2 is not yet public, season 1 only cost $45 million, which is a relatively small amount compared to what competitors spend on shows like The Rings of Power and Stranger Things. With a slightly larger but still modest budget expected for season 2, and given the impressive popularity metrics, it is highly likely that Goyer will have the opportunity to explore the Mule's impact on the story in Foundation season 3.

Source: TVLine