Dune: Prophecy

Been reading the prequel book, sisterhood of dune. If they follow this book it should be a very compelling story. Based on events shortly after the origin's of many elements we love about dune.

This show is a pinnacle example of why most other mainstream shows dumb it down to a sixth grade level. As you can see by the Trakt comments, most viewers get cranky and confused if you make them use their brain.

For those of us with the capacity to follow a layered plot and otherwise engage with the story on an intellectual level, this series is deeply intriguing and rewards you for paying attention. The clever plot is enhanced by spectacular visuals and sound design. The acting and directing is extremely competent to seal the deal.

To be explicitly clear, this is NOT an action show. This is a heady and dialog-heavy drama. If you can't keep up, please do us all a favor and go watch Transformers or a Marvel movie. Spare us your whining and low ratings because you have a low IQ.

Perfectly in keeping with the artistic direction of the two previous films.
I finally understand the universe better.
It's a sort of game of throne but in the Dune universe, and it's good to have a series with dialogue that's not just there to fill in between actions.

In short, if you like Dune, science fiction and games of throne, go for it, because it's excellent.

I honestly think this might be my 'greatest of all time'. I was so uncertain after getting two masterclass movies but this somehow joins the ranks. Dune is one of the only convoluted books I've 'attempted' to read. Headphones on in pitch darkness and it still wasn't enough. The sounds/score tore through me like Shai-Hulud and the designs/vfx satisfied me harder than spice itself. Dune is all about political tactics, religious symbolism, environmental effects, technology, psychology, sociology, and words I can't begin to name. It's illustrious yet prominent to our power-mad reality, and that's why I love it. Flawless casting, with a suspenseful structure. S2 better come soon because there's still so much left uncovered and I just know they can't wait to drop it in later episodes.

I don't understand people complaining about it being "boring", all politics and stuff like that. GoT in space, that kind of stuff. Well, yes it is, because that is literally what Dune is. The Dune universe is all about political scheming with a bit of action sprinkled here and there on occassion. It's the mind games that make it interesting. I love this show.
The only thing that bugs me is that Travis Fimmel is literally just recycling his Ragnar Lothrok character from Vikings. He even speaks like Ragnar here and uses the same facial expressions and some mannerisms. Very annoying. I know it must be by choice because he can definitely act otherwise, from what I've seen. Perhaps it was not by his choice and he was directed to act the same way.

Dune: Prophecy brings us back to Frank Herbert's universe with a different approach. Instead of grand battles, the series explores the intrigues of the Bene Gesserit and their struggle for control. It’s not necessary to have seen the movies to understand it, as it builds its own rhythm and atmosphere.

It stands out for its setting and for Emily Watson’s performance, which brings depth and presence to her character. However, at times, the pacing is slow, and it may feel like it lacks intensity. Even so, it manages to create interest through its conflicts and the mystery surrounding the story.

It’s not a series for everyone, but for those who enjoy more political and dense science fiction, Dune: Prophecy offers an intriguing premise with great potential.

HBO still has the disease of wanting to build and expand almost everything after GoT like GoT - that only works to a limited extent. The series surprises with comparatively good actors who are moderately well-known. The time jumps are largely comprehensible and the story is only moderately foreseeable. The visuals are good in themselves - but the whole thing is a bit pale and the plot could be told more quickly. Good entertainment, but could be more stringent.

As someone who loved the original trilogy but have only ever heard bad things about Brian Herbert's prequel books, I was pleasantly surprised to have liked this as much as I did. Great characters, writing, soundtrack, and set design. My only complaint is that the pacing of the finale was rushed. Could have used 2 or 3 more episodes to play that out.

This show is awesome. It takes on an interesting period just after the Butlerian Jihad, where the Emperor/Empress, Bene Gesserit, and landsraad are still kind of feeling out the power structure. We have the families we all know, but they're in completely different roles. The Emperor is not yet a puppet of the BG and wants to gain respect and cohesion within the empire, the Atreides are well respected but also put into very subservient roles, and the Harkonnens are in complete control of the BG and are unintentionally cruel rather than purposefully barbaric, and the most important character is a precursor to the Kwisatz Haderach yet totally subservient to the Emperor (at least for the time being). The writing is strong, the acting is excellent, the visuals are very good, I love most of the characters but the Princess at the center of the story does often feel like just a side character, I love how they create this situation where the BG are the main figures and I'm sure a lot of people see them as the "Good guys" but they are also blatantly evil in so many situations that it excuses Desmond's horrific response to them (and personally I find myself rooting for Desmond Hart because he seems to have a specific group he hates without wanting to murder solely for political power). Took the greatest setting of all time and constructed a cool new chapter without feeling like it was repeating anything.

It's _House of the Dragon_ in a galaxy far, far away. For better and for worse.