“Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly”
Bel Riose launches his military campaign against the Foundation. On Ignis, Tellem Bond orchestrates a betrayal, revealing her intention to eliminate Hari Seldon and control Gaal's powers for her own purposes.
Air Date
July 28, 2023
Runtime
51 min
Directed By
Mark Tonderai
Written By
David S. Goyer & Jane Espenson
Episode Recap
General Bel Riose receives imperial authorization to move against the Foundation, beginning a military campaign that threatens to undo everything the Seldon Plan has built. His strategic brilliance poses a genuine danger.
On Ignis, Tellem Bond makes her move. Having assessed the trio's abilities and threats, she orchestrates a betrayal that puts Hari Seldon in mortal danger. Tellem reveals she has no interest in serving the Seldon Plan — she wants Gaal's growing powers under her control.
The episode marks a shift from exposition to action, as both the Empire and the mentalics move against the Foundation's interests simultaneously.
Key Events
Bel Riose begins his campaign against the Foundation
Tellem betrays the trio
Hari is placed in mortal danger
Tellem seeks to control Gaal's powers
Featured Characters
Book Connections
Bel Riose's campaign directly adapts 'The General' from 'Foundation and Empire.' The betrayal on Ignis is original, adding personal stakes absent from the purely political original.