Foundation Episode 4 of Apple TV+'s Foundation continues to deliver quality storytelling and stunning cinematography. The episode introduces the teenage Brother Dawn, who struggles with his life. Cassian Bilton effectively portrays Lee Pace's Emperor, making the clone storyline believable. Pace's portrayal of Brother Day is perfect, even when he gets frustrated with his "yes men" mathematicians. At the beginning of the episode, Dawn attempts to kill himself by jumping off a building, but a forcefield protects him. This raises questions about whether he knew the forcefield would protect him or if it was intended to prevent assassination attempts. The individuality of the clones is difficult to determine, but some patters are evident, such as Brother Day's impulsiveness and rules with a hammer, and Brother Dusk's growing compassion as he ages. As these changes occur, Dusk and Dawn grow increasingly at odds. The first appearance of a teenage Dawn in the series raises questions about his actions and uniqueness. Despite his lefthandedness and romantic proclivities, Brother Dawn seems to be different from the other Cleons. There is a theory that if he falls in love and decides to procreate, he might end the Emperor clone line and preserve the Empire for a longer period. However, the other Cleons might attempt to assassinate his love interest before a true romantic connection can begin. The story is also compelling due to the push-and-pull between Dusk and Day. Day is resentful of Dusk's decisions that caused chaos and is limiting Dusk's activities. Demerzel's sarcastic comment suggests that Day is ultimately on the same path as any other clones, and it is unclear if his impulsivity might put his life at risk. The Empire's stability is less stable now, and Brother Dawn's leadership could potentially threaten it if he had to take over early. In Terminus, a massive invasion army is preparing to destroy the town and the Foundation's work to escape the Empire. Phara, one of the few survivors of the planet irradiated by the Empire, is unsure of her group's intentions. Salvor, a character with special abilities, is able to move past the Artifact's force field and predict future events. She has successfully predicted a coin flip multiple times, which is beyond luck. Some Terminus people view her as an outlier, but her trader boyfriend suggests she might be exactly what Hari predicted. The story explores themes of truth, lies, and the complexities of human nature in the face of adversity. The episode ends with Gaal in stasis after Raych killed Hari, and her chamber is picked up by a mysterious ship. It's unclear what this means, but it suggests Gaal may play a role in rebuilding society after Salvor and the Foundation team finish their mission. Raych's fate is unclear, as the show has been surprisingly quiet about his fate.
