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| + | '''Foundation: The Official Podcast''' is the official podcast companion to ''[[Foundation (TV series)|Foundation]]''. Hosted by [[Jason Concepcion]] with [[David S. Goyer]], the podcast began on September 23, 2021. |
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| − | | affiliation = [[Galactic Empire]]<ref name="TEP">"[[The Emperor's Peace]]"</ref> |
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| − | '''Demerzel''' is one of the main characters of the [[Apple TV+]] series ''[[Foundation (TV series)|Foundation]]''. Demerzel is the enigmatic "intelligent [[robot]]" and loyal aide to the Emperor of the Galaxy. Patient and watchful, Demerzel is the last of her kind and has guided the [[Cleon]]ic Dynasty for centuries. She is portrayed by [[Laura Birn]], first appearing in the episode "[[The Emperor's Peace]]". |
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| + | ==Summary== |
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| − | == General Information == |
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| + | ''Join host [[Jason Concepcion]] and [[Foundation (TV series)|Foundation's]] showrunner and executive producer [[David S. Goyer]] as they discuss adapting [[Isaac Asimov]]'s iconic novels for the screen. Writers from the show chat with Jason and David to unpack the latest episode of the Apple Original series, giving viewers a deeper dive into the story. Episodes of the show and the podcast premiere on Fridays. So watch first on [[Apple TV+]] (where available), then listen to the podcast for the ultimate Foundation experience.'' |
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| − | Demerzel serves as an aide and advisor to the ruling [[Cleon]]s of the [[Galactic Empire]].<ref name="TEP" /> She was aide to [[Cleon I]], the first emperor of the [[Genetic Dynasty]], and was fiercely loyal to him and Empire. Demerzel oversaw the gestation and births of the clones,<ref name="TMG">"[[The Mathematician's Ghost]]"</ref> and took on a role similar to that of a guardian and mentor to the Cleons when they were [[Brother Dawn]].<ref name="PTL">"[[Preparing to Live]]"</ref> Among Demerzel's other duties was assisting [[Brother Dusk]] with their ascension when the time came.<ref name="TMG" /> |
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| + | ==Episodes== |
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| − | During the rule of Cleon XII, she, along with the current [[Brother Dawn]], greets the delegations from [[Anacreon]] and [[Thespis]] to [[Trantor]], and leads them through the [[Mural of Souls]]. Demerzel explains its significance to the delegations before bringing them before Empire.<ref name="TEP" /> Following the bombing of the [[Star Bridge]], Demerzel led Imperial troops to the dwarf planet [[Aethra]], capturing and interrogating the biohacker [[Jiam Quarver]] who supplied the bombers with [[nano-lace explosive]]s.<ref name="PTL" /> |
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| + | *[[Introducing "Foundation: The Official Podcast"]] |
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| − | Following the death of [[Proxima Opal]], Demerzel accompanied [[Cleon XIII]] to the [[Maiden]], where she helped brief him on the tenets and current religious structure of [[Luminism]]. The Emperor noted that Demerzel was a Luminist herself, to which she confirmed, noting that even though her instincts were coded, she could still believe in something greater than herself. Although she supported the Empire's efforts to instal [[Zephyr Gilat]], who would keep invoking the New Octavo which did not preach against clones, she could not help herself from bowing when [[Zephyr Halima]], who wished to invoke the [[Primary Octavo]], gave a rousing speech at Opal's funeral which indicated some level of distaste for the Empire.<ref name="DM">"[[Death and the Maiden]]"</ref> |
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| + | *[[The Mathematician's Ghost (podcast episode)|The Mathematician's Ghost]] |
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| + | *[[Barbarians at the Gate (podcast episode)|Barbarians at the Gate]] |
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| − | ==From the ''Foundation'' Books== |
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| + | *[[Upon Awakening (podcast episode)|Upon Awakening]] |
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| − | ''Eto Demerzel was the alter-ego of the robot R. Daneel Olivaw. Demerzel served as First Minister to Emperor Cleon I during the events depicted in Foundation. Demerzel used his position to manipulate events, such as ensuring that Hari Seldon continued to develop psychohistory.'' |
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| + | *[[Death and the Maiden (podcast episode)|Death and the Maiden]] |
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| + | *[[Mysteries and Martyrs (podcast episode)|Mysteries and Martyrs]] |
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| − | ==Behind the Scenes== |
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| + | *[[The Missing Piece (podcast episode)|The Missing Piece]] |
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| − | In the original [[Foundation series|''Foundation'' series]] by [[Isaac Asimov]], Eto Demerzel was present as a male. The character's gender was changed to female for the ''[[Foundation (TV series)|Foundation]]'' series. |
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| + | *[[The First Crisis (podcast episode)|The First Crisis]] |
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| + | *[[The Leap (podcast episode)|The Leap]] |
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| − | ==Appearances== |
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| + | *[[Introducing Foundation: The Official Podcast Season 2]] |
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| − | *[[Season One]] |
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| + | *[[In Seldon's Shadow (podcast episode)|In Seldon's Shadow]] |
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| + | *[[A Glimpse of Darkness (podcast episode)|A Glimpse of Darkness]] |
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| − | **"[[Preparing to Live]]" |
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| − | **"[[The Mathematician's Ghost]]" |
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| − | **"[[Barbarians at the Gate]]" |
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| − | **"[[Death and the Maiden]]" |
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| − | **"[[Mysteries and Martyrs]]" |
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==External Links== |
==External Links== |
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| + | *[https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/foundation-the-official-podcast/id1586219793 Foundation: The Official Podcast] |
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| − | *[[w:asimov:Eto Demerzel|Learn more about Eto Demerzel]] on [[w:asimov:Main Page|the Asimov Wiki]] |
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| − | == Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 17:23, 23 July 2023
Foundation: The Official Podcast
Foundation: The Official Podcast is the official podcast companion to Foundation. Hosted by Jason Concepcion with David S. Goyer, the podcast began on September 23, 2021.
Summary
Join host Jason Concepcion and Foundation's showrunner and executive producer David S. Goyer as they discuss adapting Isaac Asimov's iconic novels for the screen. Writers from the show chat with Jason and David to unpack the latest episode of the Apple Original series, giving viewers a deeper dive into the story. Episodes of the show and the podcast premiere on Fridays. So watch first on Apple TV+ (where available), then listen to the podcast for the ultimate Foundation experience.
Episodes
- Introducing "Foundation: The Official Podcast"
- The Emperor's Peace and Preparing to Live
- The Mathematician's Ghost
- Barbarians at the Gate
- Upon Awakening
- Death and the Maiden
- Mysteries and Martyrs
- The Missing Piece
- The First Crisis
- The Leap
- Introducing Foundation: The Official Podcast Season 2
- In Seldon's Shadow
- A Glimpse of Darkness