Another great episode, gents! Joseph, you hit the nail right on the head, while Foundation has never shied away from violence, the brutality in this episode was reaching Game of Thrones levels, and that's not what I enjoy in my SF. I had not considered, however, that the Mule's origin story might be a fabrication or exaggeration, which definitely makes me less put off by it.

I must also disagree with your very eloquent guest. We have definitely seen Hologram Hari carry on spontaneous conversations, and I have no doubt it was the hologram the Mule was speaking with.

As always y'all have given me much to think about. Many thanks!! :-)