The Expanse vs Foundation

The Expanse is more intimate and slower than Foundation. Both are original, heavy and fantastical.

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The Expanse

Type and year
TV series · 2015
Length
5 seasons · 56 episodes · 43 min episodes
Rating
7.9
out of 10 on TMDB · 1,437 votes
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Foundation

Type and year
TV series · 2021
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Rating
7.9
out of 10 on TMDB · 948 votes

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Characteristics, side by side

The ExpanseFoundation

  • Pace
    SlowFast
  • Originality
    Tried & testedFresh & original
  • Wholesomeness
    UnsavouryWholesome
  • Weightiness
    LightHeavy
  • Realism
    ImaginaryRealistic
  • Intricacy
    SimpleIntricate
  • Linearity
    SurrealLinear
  • Style and visuals
    GrittyGlossy
  • Scale
    EnclosedBig & varied
  • Emotional punch
    Emotionally undemandingEmotive & stirring

Taste attributes

Both

  • Drama
  • Sci-fi & fantasy
  • Robots/ai/space
  • Science fiction
  • Fresh & original
  • Heavy
  • Imaginary
  • Intricate
  • Surreal
  • Glossy
  • Complex relationship
  • Social commentary

Only The Expanse

  • Mystery
  • Detective
  • Slow
  • Unsavoury
  • Enclosed
  • Fighting evil
  • Solving the riddle/not as it seems
  • Underdog triumphs

Only Foundation

Nothing The Expanse lacks.

Genres

Both

  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Only The Expanse

  • Mystery

Only Foundation

None.

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