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Two Harkonnen sisters battle forces that threaten the future of humanity and create 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 like 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 Dune, it tells the story of how the Sisterhood of Rosak evolved into the Bene Gesserit. The incident with Valya Harkonnen using a voice is from one called “Mentats of Dune.” All three books intertwine the development of the Sisterhood, the Mentats, the Navigators, and the Suc Doctors.. Mentioned in Crazy Cartoon Cast of AniMat: The New Normal (2020). I wanted to keep it short and to the point, but I felt compelled to expand on my thoughts. 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 it’s the first episode, but do they have to write everything as if they’re not household names? Watson (Valya), Mark Strong (Emperor), Travis Fimmel (Hart), and Sara-Sophie Busnina (Princess) all give solid performances. I feel like the show is in good hands. The rest of the characters left me uninterested. They move the story along, but they’re forgettable. I guess we’ll see how that 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 full season before I binge on any 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 be getting awards for how beautiful it looks.