Exclusive Foundation season 2 clip teases an intense space battle Star Wars would be proud of

This is a high-stakes dogfight we can get behind

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Foundationseason 2 is gearing up for its most explosive episode yet – and TechRadar can exclusively reveal an action-packed clip from its ninth entry.

It’s surreal to think that there are only two episodes ofFoundationseason 2left. Still, as the weeks have gone on, the tension has only increased with each passing episode of the hitApple TV Plussci-fi series. So much so, in fact, that we’re finally about to witness this season’s biggest set-piece.

Things are about to take an almighty high-stakes turn for Hari Seldon’s titular Foundation and the Galactic Empire, with an epic space battle set to play out in the show’s next episode. If you want a quick look at what’s to come inFoundationseason 2’s penultimate installment, TechRadar has some first-look footage for you to pore over as theStar Wars-inspired dogfight gets underway. Check it out below:

You can see why comparisons betweenFoundationand its fellow iconic sci-fi franchise are easy to make.

For starters, we can’t help but think the Trade Federation-looking Invictus starship – remember, this is the vessel that the Foundation took from under the Empire’s noses in season 1 – and the Vulture Class Drone-looking starfighters are highly reminiscent of space vessels seen inStar Wars' prequel movie trilogy. Then there’s fast-paced space combat and call signs (we’re getting ‘Red One, standing by’ vibes from the Empire’s fighters) that only heighten the similarities.

Showrunner David S Goyer previously – and exclusively –told TechRadar thatFoundationseason 2 isn’t trying to be Apple’s version ofStar Wars. Based on the above, though, we’ll just have to take Goyer’s word for it. Regardless, after the shocking events that played out in episode 8, the Empire is gunning for the Terminus-based Foundation. Expect sparks to fly, and tears shed, in season 2’s second-to-last entry.

Their fate is seemingly sealed. pic.twitter.com/3ne9zqxroLSeptember 1, 2023

After a slow, inauspicious start to life onApple’s streaming service,Foundationhas become one of thebest Apple TV Plus showsaround. In ourFoundationseason 2 review, we said it “rights every wrong from the show’s first season in cosmically dazzling fashion”, and “if the nine episodes that follow are as excellent as [episode 1],Foundationwill not only cement its place as one of the bestAppleTV Plus series, but confirm one of the world’sbest streaming servicesastheplace to go for any sci-fi fan’s needs”.

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Considering that season 2’s eight episodes have been superb watches thus far, we’re not far off being right in our assertions – and with 86% and 70% certified fresh critics and audience overall scores respectively onRotten Tomatoes, it seems many viewers agree with us. Let’s hope we can continue to follow Hari and company’s journeys in the future if another season is greenlit – according to reports,Foundationseason 3 is on the way, but nobody’s allowed to talk about it– yet.

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