Overview

• Gaal Dornick and Demerzel engage in a critical psychic mind-link that marks a turning point for the Second Foundation.
• The Mule’s forces overrun Terminus, showcasing expanded strategic reach against the Foundation’s capital.
• Magnifico’s visi-sonor performance unifies top leaders and raises concerns about its capacity to amplify mentalic sway.
• The series diverges from Asimov by splitting the Mule and Magnifico into separate characters, reshaping the season’s suspense.
• Reviewers highlight the episode’s striking VFX and Laura Birn’s nuanced portrayal of Demerzel while noting occasional pacing unevenness.