Foundation The Mathematician's Ghost (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-14
TV Episode | 50 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

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Foundation

The Mathematician's Ghost (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV-14

TV Episode | 50 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

Brother Dusk reflects on his legacy as he prepares for ascension. The Foundation arrives on Terminus and finds a mysterious object.

Showrunner

David S. Goyer

Director

Alex Graves

Writers

Isaac Asimov (based on the novels by) | David S. Goyer (created by) | Josh Friedman (created by) | Olivia Purnell (written for television by) (executive story editor) | Sarah Nolen (story editor)

Producers

David S. Goyer | Macdara Kelleher | David Kob | Michael J. Malone

Composer

Bear McCreary

Cinematographer

Tico Poulakakis

Editor

Miklos Wright

Casting Directors

Lucinda Syson | Natasha Vincent

Production Designer

Rory Cheyne

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 1, 2021

Release date

Oct 1, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 27 nominations

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28 cast members

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Terrence Mann Brother Dusk Brother Dusk See fewer	Critters (1986)
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