Foundation Upon Awakening (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV-14
TV Episode | 53 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

Foundation

Upon Awakening (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV-14

TV Episode | 53 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

A flashback reveals the origins of Gaal's conflict between faith and science. The standoff on Terminus takes an unfortunate turn.

Showrunner

David S. Goyer

Director

Alex Graves

Writers

Isaac Asimov (based on the novels by) | David S. Goyer (created by) | Josh Friedman (created by) | Leigh Dana Jackson (written for television by) & 2 more

Producers

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

Composer

Bear McCreary

Cinematographer

Tico Poulakakis

Editor

Skip Macdonald

Casting Directors

Lucinda Syson | Natasha Vincent

Production Designer

Rory Cheyne

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 15, 2021

Release date

Oct 15, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 28 nominations

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38 cast members

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