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That's right, the TV show has practically nothing to do with the books other than some character and place names and the general idea of a declining emprire and its emerging remote colony.
The first two books are really great, but I feel the quality starts dropping at the third, but the series is pretty good as a whole (never got to reading Forward the Foundation though). Asimov's writing is a bit cringe sometimes, especially about women and children (although there are some strong female characters).
I decided to not watch the Foundation series because I was worried that the concept would be butchered. I watched Man in the High Castle (based on Philip K. Dick) with very high expectations. Dropped it after the first episode. The book was strange, dark and psychedelic. It was clear that the series was not made in the spirit of the book.
I guess its a good thing that I decided to skip the Foundation series.
The books and the show have very little to do with each other but both are worth consuming. I haven't read the books in 20 years, and I love the show.