17/37
This series may be based on the novel The Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J
Narrative
A TV series set in the 'Dune' universe that focuses on the lives of the Bene Gesserit. Whether they’re exploring the stars, escaping dystopias, or making the world a better place, these women are what science fiction is all about. Anderson. A prequel to the original Dune, it’s the first in the Dune High School trilogy and tells the story of how the Rossak sisterhood evolved into the Bene Gesserit.
Well, there you have it
. I wanted to be brief and to the point, but I felt the need to expand on my thoughts. There was a time when the writers knew how to weave exposition into the narrative without it feeling forced and contrived. I understand that it’s the first episode, but they have to explain everything as if it wasn’t common knowledge.
The other characters left me uninterested
Watson (Valya), Mark Strong (Emperor), Travis Fimmel (Hart), and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina (Princess) give good performances. I feel like the show is in good hands. They drive the story forward, but they’re forgettable. I guess we’ll see how they develop.
They did a great job with the visuals
I had a hard time staying focused on the first episode. It felt like it was part of a larger whole that couldn’t be separated. I’ll wait a full season before binging on any more episodes. The CGI is high quality, the costumes are perfect, the tone of Villeneuve’s vision is maintained and expanded.
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