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This series may be based on the novel 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 Great Schools of Dune trilogy and tells the story of how the Rossak sisterhood evolved into the Bene Gesserit.
Here it is
. I wanted to keep it short and to the point, but I felt compelled to expand on my thoughts. There was a time when writers knew how to weave exposition into a story without it feeling forced and contrived. I understand this is the first episode, but do they have to spell everything out as if they’re not common knowledge.
The rest of the characters left me uninterested
Watson (Valya), Mark Strong (Emperor), Travis Fimmel (Hart), and Sara-Sophie Busnina (Princess) deliver solid performances. I feel like the show is in good hands. They move the story along, but are forgettable. I guess we’ll see how it plays out.
They did a great job with the visuals
I had a hard time staying focused on the first episode. It feels like it’s part of a whole that can’t be separated. I’ll wait for the full season before binging on any more episodes. The CGI is top-notch, the costumes are perfect, the tone of Villeneuve’s vision is maintained and expanded upon.
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