27/35
Two Harkonnen sisters fight against forces that threaten the future of humanity and found 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 how the Rossak sisterhood evolved into the Bene Gesserit. The incident with Valya Harkonnen using the voice is that of someone called the ‘Mentats of Dune’. All three books intertwine the development of the Nursing, Mentat, Navigator, and Suk Doctor. Referenced in AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon: The New Normal (2020) cast. I wanted to keep this short and to the point, but felt the need to expand on my thoughts. So here it is. There was a time when writers knew how to weave exposition into a narrative without it feeling forced and contrived. I know this is the first episode, but they have to spell it all out like it’s not common knowledge. Watson (Valya), Mark Strong (Emperor), Travis Fimmel (Hart), and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina (Princess) all give good performances. I feel like the show is in good hands. The other characters left me disinterested. They drive the story, but they’re forgettable. I guess we’ll see how it plays out. It was hard to stay focused in the first episode. It felt like it was part of a whole that couldn’t be broken up. I’ll wait the whole season before I start binging more episodes. They did a great job with the visuals. The CGI is top-notch, the costumes are flawless, the tone of Villeneuve’s vision is maintained and expanded upon. The art department should win awards for how beautiful it is.