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The Review Geek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Foundation – Season 3 Episode 2 Recap & Review
Shadows in the Math Episode 2 of Foundation season 3 starts with Gaal and Hari Seldon awakening 151 years ago. The Second Foundation are here, with Thalis leading the effort. We're still on Ignis, but the Foundation are clearly desperate to get the plan back on track. These two have been kept in cryosleep all this time, save for a few weeks each year. While awake, Hari teaches psychohistory to the Mentalists, while Gaal uses her powers to help prepare for the fight against the Mule. This knowledge eventually helps the Second Foundation to expand out across the galaxy, with eyes and ears in every area. However, despite controlling the Empire's loosening grip, not everything can so easily be controlled. Gaal and Hari come to the realization that they need everything to be perfect here, and for that to happen, one of them needs to stay awake for the foreseeable future. Hari Seldon decides to sacrifice his life for this, staying awake and teaching everything he can to the Mentalists. Fast forward to 4 years back and Thalis is dead. There's a new First Speaker now on Ignis which happens to be a guy by the name of Preem Palver. As for Hari Seldon, he's now an old man, realizing that he's needed to teach the Mentalists whatever he can, with Gaal the 'girl who's the key to everything'. He explains that the Third Crisis is almost upon them and they need to be ready. Hari shows her the Prime Radiant, which includes everything he knows about the Eight Crises. All the raw data is here, including his thoughts, secrets and, most importantly, the Invictus. If the Mule is defeated, everything is headed for this. Hari is an old man now though and it's unclear exactly how long he has left. A physical manifestation of the Prime Radiant speaks to him and opens up some sort of portal that takes him to his final resting place. When Gaal realizes Hari has gone, she speaks to Preem and learns his language, helping to get the plan back on track. This long prologue catches us up to the moments at the end of episode 1. Gaal awakens in present time from Cryosleep and learns that the Mule's actions have thrown their plan completely out of whack. On Trantor, the Cleons try to remain hopeful over the future. Dusk and Dawn question the psychohistory and whether it can be changed, while Day wipes his hands of all of this, declaring they're 'fucked'. Instead, he heads on over to the Claviger Barracks and indulges in his gambling. As for Dusk, he pleads with Demerzel, trying to escape his fate of turning to dust. It doesn't go to plan and getting nowhere, instead tries to bargain with Day to show up for the robing. Day believes they're ragdolls dressed up at Kings and demonstrates the futility of everything, slicing his hand and showing the nanites healing his skin. That's a no, then. Dusk speaks to Dawn next and is sorry for Day not doing his duty. However, he wants to help do whatever he can to set things right with Dawn. He and Ambassador Quent will be having drinks that night and he wants Dawn to come join them. Dusk promises that he has a gift for him that he's not told anyone about, but right now he needs to wait for the right time to hand it over. With Dawn becoming Day and ascending, Dusk checks out his 'gift'. This is a Novacula, which happens to be a black hole bomb. It has a lot of power and obviously nothing can escape a black hole so it can't be stopped. It's essentially a planet-killer akin to the Death Star in its final form, allowing them to puncture across the universe and hit any planet. This is for Dawn to use, but only when things are dire enough that there is no other choice. On Kalgan, the Mule shows up at the Archduke's palace and finds his daughter, Skirlet, there. With all the soldiers watching on silently, the Mule talks about conversion and his methods of coercion. He offers the girl a gun, who points it at her own head and fires. Thankfully, there's no bullet inside but it's a demonstration to show that he's in control, and the Mule's ominous promise to force the rest of the galaxy to bow to his will, isn't a great sign of things to come. Over at the Alliance of Traders, we catch up with Toran Mallow. He wants nothing to do with any of this, especially his father's part to play in the weapons and gear last episode, but Toran is forced to pay attention with the Mule right on his doorstep. He's not the only one here though, as Captain Pritcher also shows to see Mallow. Pritcher explains that they're docked in a warzone right now and he wants Toran's help. It makes sense, given this would allow cover to Indbur and the rest of the Foundation leadership in the process. As the episode closes out, Dawn excuses himself from the dinner with Quent and Dusk, where they simply talk politics and don't take the Mule's threat seriously. Instead, we winds up on a call with Gaal. The Episode Review So the Mule is upon us and this threat is not going to be easy to contain. His demonstration at the dinner table is evidence enough that this man demands respect and is absolutely unhinged in his desire to get it. The opening scenes with Gaal and Hari Seldon help to flesh out more of the 151 year history, and it's presented well, especially with the Third Crisis upon us and Seldon sacrificing himself for the sake of getting the Plan back on track. There's also the drama involving the Cleons and seeing Dusk harnessing a new Death Star and potentially handing this over to Dawn, could be the start of a brand new power dynamic springing forth in the Galaxy. Visually, the show still looks great and the understated soundtrack adds a lot of atmosphere to this one. Either way, everything is left wide open for what should be a dramatic set of episodes to follow. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Newsweek
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Foundation Season 3 Episode 2: Where to Watch, Release Date
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The second episode of "Foundation" is upon us. In this article you'll find out where to watch it, as plus the all-important synopsis. If you've not been keeping up with Apple TV+'s lavishly produced sci-fi drama, it sees various space-age factions embroiled in a dicey game of intergalactic chess as they battle a powerful new enemy called The Mule. Set 152 years after the events of season two, the fate of the known universe rests on the shoulders of Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, the Cleons, and Demerzel. Lee Pace in Foundation Season 3 Lee Pace in Foundation Season 3 Apple TV+ Read on for key info on "Foundation" Season 3 episode 2, plus a recap of what's already happened in the show. Where to Watch Foundation Season 3 Episode 2 Episode 2 of "Foundation" Season 3 premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday, 18th July 2025. The episode is called "Shadows in the Math." As per the official synopsis: "Gaal and Hari advance their plans on Ignis. Empire grapples with an unforeseen prediction. Pritcher enlists help to investigate the Mule." Foundation Season 3 Release Date "Foundation" Season 3 released on Friday 11th July 2025. Episodes release weekly until the finale on 12th September. How Many Episodes in Foundation Season 3? "Foundation" Season 3 has ten episodes, each approximately one hour long. Foundation Season 3 Episode List New episodes of "Foundation" Season 3 release every Friday, starting on July 11th 2025 and concluding on 12th September 2025. Here is the full episode schedule for "Foundation" Season 3. Episode 1: Friday, July 11, 2025 Episode 2: Friday, July 18, 2025 Episode 3: Friday, July 25, 2025 Episode 4: Friday, August 1, 2025 Episode 5: Friday, August 8, 2025 Episode 6: Friday, August 15, 2025 Episode 7: Friday, August 22, 2025 Episode 8: Friday, August 29, 2025 Episode 9: Friday, September 5, 2025 Episode 10: Friday, September 12, 2025 Foundation Season 3 Synopsis Apple TV+'s official "Foundation" Season 3 synopsis reads: "The Foundation has become increasingly established far beyond its humble beginnings while the Cleonic Dynasty's Empire has dwindled." "As both of these galactic powers forge an uneasy alliance, a threat to the entire galaxy appears in the fearsome form of a warlord known as 'The Mule' whose sights are set on ruling the universe by use of physical and military force, as well as mind control." "It's anyone's guess who will win, who will lose, who will live, and who will die as Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, the Cleons, and Demerzel play a potentially deadly game of intergalactic chess." Foundation Season 3 Cast Pilou Asbæk ("Game of Thrones") joins an already glittering cast that also includes Lee Pace, Jared Harris, Leah Harvey, and Lou Llobell. Here's the full cast for "Foundation" Season 3. • Lee Pace as Brother Day • Jared Harris as Hariton "Hari" Seldon • Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick • Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin • Laura Birn as Demerzel • Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk • Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn • Alexander Siddig as Dr. Ebling Mis • Troy Kotsur as Preem Palver • Pilou Asbæk as The Mule (taking over from Mikael Persbrandt) • Cherry Jones as Foundation Ambassador Quent • Synnøve Karlsen as Bayta Mallow • Cody Fern as Toran Mallow • Brandon P. Bell as Han Pritcher • Tómas Lemarquis as Magnifico Giganticus • Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing as Song • Leo Bill as Mayor Indbur What is Foundation? Based on the "Foundation" series of stories by Isaac Asimov, Apple TV+'s "Foundation" is an epic space saga that follows a pioneering institute that seeks to preserve humanity before its almighty collapse. Foundation TV Show Recap Watch below to see Apple TV+'s recap of "Foundation", helping you get up to speed on the show's dramatic events up until now.
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Infogain Launches AI-Powered, GCC-in-a-Box Solutions
LOS GATOS, Calif. & NOIDA, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Infogain, a leader in digital customer experience engineering based in Silicon Valley, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Global Capability Center (GCC) solutions in India. Building on over two decades of experience establishing and scaling GCCs for Fortune 500 enterprises, Infogain's GCC-in-a-Box approach, combined with AI-focused offerings, redefines how global organizations build, operate, and transform their capability centers. Game-changing GCC-in-a-Box solutions from Infogain deliver AI-powered enterprise transformation, leveraging two decades of Fortune 500 experience and India's top-tier talent pools. Share Infogain's GCC-in-a-Box methodology is highly specialized, agile, and curated to meet multi-industry-specific needs. It can be easily embedded for new setups, expansions, or defining niche centers of excellence. Infogain's AI-first approach, powered by its proprietary Ignis and Agentic AI platforms, technology partnerships, and output-oriented delivery models, enables the GCC-in-a-box methodology to align perfectly with clients' business and financial goals. "As the Global Capability Center landscape changes, global companies need partners who can provide access to high-quality and scalable talent pools. They're looking for specialized services focusing on AI, not just digital solutions," said Dinesh Venugopal, CEO of Infogain. "Our approach uses AI-ready tools and skilled talent. We build GCCs for our clients' future business operations that are flexible and highlight AI-driven talent, infrastructure, and processes." Infogain's GCC services support multiple clients through Build-Operate-Transform (BOT) models and commercial constructs, ensuring rapid team ramp-ups and robust delivery frameworks. Our centers of excellence in prime metros across India, combined with Tier-2 hubs and a notable presence in Poland and Uruguay, enable a global, bundled offering. Infogain is a premier GCC solution provider, offering end-to-end solutions from advisory and location strategy to legal compliance, talent acquisition, and ongoing optimization for sustainable growth and competitive advantage. About Infogain Infogain is a leader in digital customer experience engineering based in Silicon Valley. Infogain engineers business outcomes for Fortune 500 companies and digital natives in the technology, healthcare, insurance, travel, telecom, and retail/CPG industries. It accelerates experience-led transformation in the delivery of digital platforms using technologies such as cloud, microservices, automation, IoT, and artificial intelligence. Infogain is a multi-cloud expert across hyperscale cloud providers – Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Amazon Web Services. Infogain, an Apax Funds portfolio company, has offices in California, Washington, Texas, the UK, Singapore and Dubai, with delivery centers in Seattle, Dallas, Montevideo, Kraków, Noida, Bengaluru, Pune, Gurgaon, Mumbai and Kochi. To learn more, visit
Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Motoring expert says used car is 'UK's most reliable' and passes 'most MOTs'
The Suzuki Ignis was the most reliable car in the UK according to new research - but there's a catch for anyone looking to purchase the model A car expert has revealed that one of the most dependable motors in the UK is, ironically, no longer available to buy new. Earlier this year, a team of motoring experts carried out a study to identify the most reliable cars on UK roads. They looked at which cars had the highest MOT pass rates. The more passes, the more reliable the car was deemed to be, while vehicles with lower pass rates were theoretically less reliable, reports the Express. Speaking to ReachPlc, tyre content manager Nyo Logan, said that a one popular small car had outperformed vehicles from other more premium brands. In research conducted by Blackcircles, Nyo discovered that the Suzuki Ignis—a small city car with an SUV-like design—had proven itself to be statistically the most reliable car in the UK. While this may be good news for those seeking a car that could have fewer mechanical problems over its lifespan, there's one problem, the Ignis is now no longer on sale. Despite Suzuki halting production of the Ignis in the UK this year, Nyo insists it remains a savvy purchase on the second-hand market. He explained: "Despite Suzuki discontinuing their Ignis model production in the UK this year, the compact crossover SUV has become a popular choice for those buyers looking for a subcompact model. "The crossover design means that this small car is city and commuter-friendly, whilst also providing SUV capabilities such as four-wheel drive. "Our test results are in, and this is a car you can trust! The research shows that more than nine in ten models passed their MOT on average in the UK in 2024/2025." Although new Ignis models are off the table, the runners-up, Lexus UX and Porsche Macan SUVs, are still in production. The Suzuki boasted an impressive MOT pass rate of 94.64 percent, with the Lexus and Porsche trailing closely at 94.20 percent and 93.41 percent respectively. Nyo commented further on the top performers. He said: "The top three is made up of SUV's and the Lexus UX and the Porsche Macan follow in second and third on our podium. "There were 5,583 MOT tests carried out on Lexus UX vehicles, and 5,259 tests passed, whilst 3,453 tests were passed for the Porsche Macan out of 3,697 tests completed." This MOT data emerges amid growing concerns that future pass rates could decline, not due to vehicle quality but owing to the worsening condition of the roads they travel on. Earlier this year, reports surfaced that the expense incurred due to pothole-related car damage had soared to a staggering £1.7bn. Such detriment could potentially lead to an MOT failure later down the line. Commenting on this issue, Kwik Fit's Dan Joyce issued a stark warning. He said: "It's concerning to see that the downward trend of the last two years has gone into reverse in the latest figures. "Anything which adds unnecessary costs to motorists is especially unwelcome in the current economic climate but even the financial burden is outweighed by the risk to safety. "The main components which bear the bulk of the damage - tyres and wheels, suspension and steering - are interlinked."
Auto Car
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Car
The cheap, small car is an endangered species in Europe - but there are green shoots of a revival
Some of Japan's best-sellers are kei cars - like the Nissan Sakura Close Back in 2014, Suzuki offered Europeans a choice of three low-cost city cars of the type that made its reputation: the Splash, Celerio and Alto. Ten years later the brand is still a leader in the field in both India and Japan, with a wide choice of basic mobility on offer. But in the UK and Europe? Not one. Suzuki axed its final city car, the Ignis, last year after failing to make the economics stand up.
