Foundation and Podcast S03 - Wrap Up Discussion with Pete Peppers
Sep 25, 2025
Join Pete Peppers, a passionate YouTuber and Foundation series enthusiast, as he teams up with A.Ron to dive into the intriguing world of Season 3's adaptation. They explore cut scenes, including pivotal moments with Beta and Dusk, and the impact of production decisions. Discover how character motivations and pacing were altered, and the suspense left intact by deleted scenes. They also discuss speculations about the Mule's true identity and future plot twists, while examining the convergence of robots, psychohistory, and the fate of Trantor.
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Hidden Cut Scenes Discovered
- Pete Peppers found removed cut-scene scripts from David Goyer's site and saved a link before they were taken down.
- He shared that many season three scenes (especially about Beta) were cut for mystery or budget reasons.
Cuts Preserved Mystery And Trimmed Budget
- David Goyer originally planned extra scenes (Demerzel/Harry prequel, extended Dawn/Zagreus bits) that explain motives and setups.
- Those cuts were likely for budget and to preserve mystery rather than narrative lack.
Budget Cuts Shaped Season Three
- Apple required David Goyer to cut roughly $11M in costs related to set maintenance during the strike.
- That large number materially influenced which scenes survived production.
