15/39

Two Harkonnen sisters battle forces that threaten the future of humanity and founded the legendary sect that would become known as the Bene Gesserit. Whether exploring the stars, escaping dystopias, or making the world a better place, these women are what science fiction is all about. This series uses material from the Great Schools of Dune trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. A prequel to the original Dinah, it tells the story of how the Rosak sisterhood evolved into the Bene Gesserit. The incident with Valya Harkonnen using the voice is from one called “Mentats of Dune.” All three books intertwine the development of Nursing, Mentat, Navigator, and Suk Doctor. Mentioned in Crazy Cartoon of AniMat: The New Normal (2020) cast. I wanted to keep it short and to the point, but I felt the need to expand on my thoughts. So, here it is. There was a time when the writers knew how to weave exposition into a narrative without it feeling forced and contrived. I get that this is the first episode, but do they have to write everything as if they weren’t common knowledge? Watson (Valya), Mark Strong (Emperor), Travis Fimmel (Hart), and Sara-Sophie Busnina (Princess) all deliver solid performances. I feel like the show is in good hands. The rest of the characters left me uninterested. They drive the story along, but they’re forgettable. I guess we’ll see how it plays out. I had a hard time staying focused on the first episode. It felt like it was part of a whole that couldn’t be separated. I’ll wait until the entire season before I start consuming more episodes. They did a great job with the visuals. The CGI is top-notch, the costumes are perfect, the tone of Villeneuve’s vision is maintained and expanded upon. The art department should win awards for how well it looks.

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