Marvel's Daredevil season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Gaal Dornick, a talented mathematician from Synnax, travels to Trantor to work with the renowned Hari Seldon on his groundbreaking theory of psychohistory. They face trial for their predictions about the Galactic Empire's fall, causing political unrest. Amidst this, a catastrophic event – the collapse of the Star Bridge – changes the course of events. Ultimately, Hari and Gaal are exiled to Terminus, where they start the Foundation, a project aimed at preserving knowledge and shortening the inevitable dark ages after the Empire's collapse.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the narrator at the beginning of the episode?
The narrator is a woman reflecting on her childhood and her fascination with the Galactic Empire.
What is the Vault on Terminus?
The Vault is a mysterious structure on Terminus that emits a repelling field, preventing people from approaching it.
Who is Gaal Dornick?
Gaal Dornick is a character from Synnax who travels to Trantor to work with Hari Seldon.
What is the significance of Gaal's journey to Trantor?
Gaal's journey to Trantor is significant as it leads to her involvement with Hari Seldon and his theory of psychohistory.
What is psychohistory?
Psychohistory is a predictive model designed to forecast the behavior of large populations, developed by Hari Seldon.
Why are Hari Seldon and Gaal Dornick arrested?
They are arrested due to Hari's predictions about the fall of the Galactic Empire, which threaten its stability.
What happens during the trial of Hari and Gaal?
During the trial, Gaal confirms the validity of Hari's predictions about the Empire's fall, causing controversy.
What is the Star Bridge incident?
The Star Bridge incident refers to the collapse of a major structure on Trantor, causing massive devastation.
What is the outcome of the trial for Hari and Gaal?
Hari and Gaal are sentenced to exile on Terminus to continue their work on psychohistory.
What is Gaal's realization about the Empire's fear?
Gaal realizes that the Empire's true fear is not their fall, but the possibility of Hari's plan to save the future succeeding.
Who is Salvor Hardin?
Salvor Hardin is a character on Terminus, known for being able to approach the Vault, unlike others.
What political tensions are present on Trantor?
There are tensions involving Anacreon and Thespis, with implications of their involvement in the Star Bridge incident.
What is the role of the Imperial capital, Trantor?
Trantor is the center of the Galactic Empire, playing a crucial role in the series' political and scientific developments.
How does Gaal feel about being exiled to Terminus?
Gaal is initially overwhelmed but ultimately accepts the challenge, understanding the potential to shape the future.
What is the Foundation?
The Foundation is a project started by Hari Seldon and Gaal Dornick on Terminus, aimed at preserving knowledge and shortening the dark ages after the Empire's fall.
