It's the saga of humanity. Not just the rise and fall of civilizations, but the story of humanity, told over tens of thousands of years. I have been a long time fan of Asimov, and this Apple TV series is a much welcome addition to the epic storytelling tradition in science fiction. I'm actually surprised that the novels haven't been made into TV shows or film sooner. It's a fascinating idea, the Encyclopedia Galactica--to condense the histories, abstract ideas and learning of all humanity, which at the time of the TV series, comprises some 8 trillion individuals spread across the galaxy. It's also a great theme to begin with, how humans sow the seeds of humanity's demise, and how humanity ultimately survives its own excesses, i.e. the excess of success.
You will empathize with the performances of Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey. While at times the pace of the show moves slowly, the beautiful imagery and striking cinematography is an ever-entrancing delight to watch!
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