"Foundation" is three seasons in ( with season 4 in the pipeline ), and Apple TV's sci-fi show is a certifiable hit. It's been a slow burn, with season 1 sporting a mediocre 72% score on Rotten Tomatoes as of this writing. Two seasons later, however, that score has risen to 91%. This series is a barnburner, and it's still gaining momentum with lots of story left to tell in season 4 and (possibly) beyond.

One of the key components of the show's success is the compelling tri-part character of Emperor Cleon. The enduring (read: cloned) triple emperor concept is a fun part of "Foundation." Here's the thing, though: It's completely made up for the series. In fact, the emperors of the Galactic Empire play a minimal role in Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" novels. Be that as it may, they're a f

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