Commdor Argo is a character in the Apple TV+ series, Foundation. He is the ruler of the planet Korell. Argo is portrayed by Philip Glenister, appearing in "King and Commoner."
Biography[]
Commdor Argo is the authoritarian ruler of the planet Korell,[1] having seized control of the world.[2] He prized the Eye of Korell, and kept it close to him at all times. In 12,240 Era Imperial, Argo was targeted by the con artist Hober Mallow, posing as the Master Trader Ponyets, who was attempting to steal the Eye of Korell. Believing himself to have the upper hand by knowing of Hober's deception, Argo attempted to expose the con artist. Hober who was trying to sell him a piece of teleportation technology known as a castling device.[1]
Believing it to be a hoax, Argo challenged Hober to use it to switch places with him. When the device actually worked, Argo wanted to buy it but Hober changed his mind. At this point, Argo realised that during the body swap, Hober had stolen the Eye of Korell. He sent Forcer Wallick to arrest Hober and retrieve the gem. After Hober was arrested, Argo sentence him to execution by Titan's prick. However, Argo was once again outwitted when Hober once again used the castling device to switch places with the Commdor. As Argo was helped out of the execution device, Hober escaped aboard Argo's personal air yacht.[1]
Appearances[]
- Season Two
- "King and Commoner" (First appearance)