Science fiction fans and Lee Pace enthusiasts alike will be watching "Foundation" online this week on Apple TV Plus. The series is an adaptation of the foundational science fiction book series of the same name by Isaac Asimov, and early footage makes it clear that the series will be equally important to those who look at the concerns of the present and those who want to revel in the future.

Jared Harris co-stars as Hari Seldon, a mathematician who makes a serious (but certainly uncertain) prediction about the future of mankind. The Public Safety Committee, the governing body of the empire, does not seem to trust Seldon, with Brother Day (Pace) among the most outspoken.

The Foundation seems to be an epic story spanning a millennium. Created by showrunner David S. Goyer (who wrote the screenplays for the films "Blade," "Batman Begins," "The Dark Knight," and "The Dark Knight Rises"), the first two episodes will arrive together this Friday.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch The Foundation online. Plus, check out the trailer below:

If you're staying abroad, in one of the few countries where Apple TV Plus is not available, you'll likely run into limitations on the platforms and services available. However, with a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can watch Foundation and all the other services you already pay for wherever you are.

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Episodes 1 and 2 of the Foundation will be streamed on Apple TV Plus.

These episodes will be available together on Friday, September 24 at 12:00 am ET.

Apple TV Plus is available in over 100 countries worldwide, and a free 7-day trial allows users to try the content offered by Apple TV Plus for free.

Foundation consists of 10 episodes, but they will not all be available at once. Estimated release dates are as follows: