Season 1 – Dune: Prophecy

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10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, following two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

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Critics Consensus

Grounded by reliably terrific performances from Emily Watson and Olivia Williams, Dune: Prophecy lacks the spice of Denis Villeneuve's films but compensates with addictively perilous palace intrigue.

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Carol Midgley

The Times (UK)

11/27/2024

3/5

Even if you’re a Dune nerd, I bet it will be complicated. Needlessly so, some might say.

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Phillip Maciak

The New Republic

11/26/2024

On its own terms, Dune: Prophecy is a fine show. It’s filled with excellent performances, dank but compelling production design, and intriguing little twists and turns. But it feels hemmed in by its status as a prequel.

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James Poniewozik

New York Times

11/22/2024

But everywhere in “Prophecy,” one feels the merciless tractor-beam pull of franchise service.

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

May 13

4/5

Fans of Frank Herbert's Dune will appreciate the rich backstory and world-building that bring the Bene Gesserit's legacy to vivid life.

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Jeff Beck

The Blu Spot

May 12

3/5

It's an impeccably-made show, featuring outstanding production design, costumes, visual effects, and more, but when it comes to the narrative itself, it's more of a mixed bag.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

03/18/2025

4/5

The series clearly has “Game of Thrones” aspirations which in some ways hamper the early episodes. But it helps in other key ways, namely in its similar grand ambition that shines through in the storytelling, the terrific production design, and costumes.

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Josh R

@Joshlotto 4d

I love the Dune universe so much, so I'm an easy win, but the soundtrack playing over these scenes felt unoriginal and did the opposite of elevating the scenes. This, paired with the on-the-nose acting and what felt like lazy writing and character development, left me struggling to get into anything. I just didn't care, even though I wanted to so badly. The set designs and SFX were quite good, however, and I enjoyed the backstories a lot, particularly the scenes of the Butlerian Jihad. I suspect they will come back stronger if they do a season 2, I hope.

Casey T

@Opera Feb 23

Too much feminism in one story. Skip this series.

Ryan h

@RicardoWellingham Feb 19

They should have named it: The View: In Outer-Space. It’s not entertaining, enlightening or enjoyable in any way.

David D

@Viscro Jan 31

If you love the Dune universe (not just the movies) you will almost certainly love this show. I feel like the people who complain about it being boring are the same kind of people complaining about there being no lightsabers in Andor. It's a show about political intrigue and the beginnings of the Bene Gesserit that boasts excellent worldbuilding, stellar performances, as well as a plot that actually respects the viewers' intelligence (in other words: this is no second screen content, you will need to pay attention). I'm very much looking forward to season 2.

B F.

@bfigz14 Jan 22

Boring. Too many characters, hard to care about any of them let alone all of them. Doesn’t really add to the lore or world building of the movies in any significant way. The origins of the “voice” are revealed which was underwhelming. It’s essentially a chore to watch this show.

Sean L

@Sammeuel Jan 18

Visually striking, premise starts well, but I felt the Bene Gesseret were more akin to a bunch of schoolgirls making bad decisions, than a society manipulating the destiny of the known universe.

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Emily Watson

Valya Harkonnen

Olivia Williams

Tula Harkonnen

Travis Fimmel

Desmond Hart

Jodhi May

Empress Natalya

Mark Strong

Emperor Javicco Corrino

Sarah-Sofie Boussnina

Princess Ynez

Episode 1

Aired Nov 17, 2024

The Hidden Hand

On Wallach IX, young Valya Harkonnen promises Mother Superior Raquella that she'll protect the Sisterhood by putting one of their own on the Imperial Throne; thirty years later, Valya faces a threat to her long-awaited plan.

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Episode 2

Aired Nov 24, 2024

Two Wolves

Two Harkonnen sisters combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will be known as the Bene Gesserit.

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Episode 3

Aired Dec 1, 2024

Sisterhood Above All

Following a tragedy, young Tula worries about being accepted despite her family name; a skeptical Valya struggles with the decision to take the Sisterhood vow; years later, Valya receives a message that confirms her suspicions.

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Episode 4

Aired Dec 8, 2024

Twice Born

Tula tries to understand the origins of the nightmare that affects all acolytes of the sisterhood; as Tula attempts to understand the acolytes' shared dream, Valya sets her plan in motion to redeem House Harkonnen ahead of the Landsraad.

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Episode 5

Aired Dec 15, 2024

In Blood, Truth

As Corrino names a new Bashar, a Sister with deep connections to the Emperor arrives on Salusa Secundus; after receiving a tip, Desmond goes on a warpath to root out the insurgents; Tula tries to keep her secret project from being discovered.

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Episode 6

Aired Dec 22, 2024

The High-Handed Enemy

As Tula contends with the reveal of Desmond's true identity, the acolytes uncover a devastating long-held secret about the Sisterhood.

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