Editorial Policy, Sources & Corrections
How this site is researched, written, and kept accurate.
Last reviewed: September 2026
Source Hierarchy
Asimov's own books are the final word on what is canon. When sources conflict, we resolve them in this order:
- Asimov's novels and short stories — the Foundation, Robot, and Empire books are the final word on canon.
- Asimov's own nonfiction — his memoirs and introductions, where he explains his intentions directly.
- The Apple TV+ adaptation and its official materials — treated as a separate continuity, never blended into book canon without being labeled.
- Reference works and reputable secondary sources — encyclopedias, award records, and interviews, linked inline where used.
- Fan and community interpretations — used sparingly and always identified as interpretation, not fact.
How Content Is Made
This is a one-person site. I've read the whole Foundation saga twice, and the opinions under the heading “My Take” are my own. Much of the research and writing is done with the help of AI tools.
Before publication, book facts are checked against reference sources such as Wikipedia's plot summaries and the Internet Speculative Fiction Database (ISFDB), and TV facts against Apple's official announcements and established news coverage. I review what gets published. When something can't be verified, it is left out rather than guessed.
Canon Policy
This site distinguishes clearly between three layers of material: Asimov's core canon (the fifteen novels and connected short stories), the authorized sequel and prequel novels written by other authors after his death, and the Apple TV+ adaptation, which takes significant creative liberties. When an article draws on the show, it says so explicitly. Book facts and show facts are never mixed without a label.
Interpretive claims — our own analyses and opinions — are written in a clearly editorial voice and are never presented as settled canon.
How Pages Are Updated
Guides are updated when a new TV season airs, when new official material is released, or when an error is found. Articles that have been substantively reviewed show an "Updated" date next to the original publication date at the top of the page. Small fixes (typos, links, formatting) are made continuously and are not tracked individually.
Corrections Policy
Accuracy matters more to this site than appearing infallible. If you spot an error — a wrong date, a misattributed quote, a canon mistake — please report it via the contact page or by email at contact@asimovseries.com.
- I read every correction report.
- Factual errors are verified against reference sources and corrected as soon as I can.
- Disagreements about interpretation are welcomed, but may be answered rather than changed — analysis is opinion by design.
Images, Advertising & Sponsorship
Many illustrations on this site are original, AI-assisted artworks created for this project. They are decorative interpretations of the universe, not official or canon imagery.
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Questions about this policy? Reach out through the contact page.