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The incident in which Valya Harkonnen used her voice comes from a film called Mentats of Dune

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Whether they’re exploring the stars, escaping dystopias, or making the world a better place, these women are what science fiction is all about. The Great Schools of Dune trilogy is a collection of short stories written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. A prequel to the original Dune, it tells how the Sisterhood of Rossak evolved into the Bene Gesserit.

The most glaring problem is the editing

All three books intertwine the evolution of the Sisterhood, the Mentats, the Navigators, and the Suk doctors. The first episode of Dune Prophecy, HBO Max’s new foray into the world of Frank Herbert’s universe, unfortunately feels monotonous and uninspired. Despite the ambitious source material, the episode struggles to capture the charm and depth that make Dune so popular. The pacing is all over the place, scenes feel rushed and lack the breathing room needed for tension or atmosphere to develop.

Visually, Dune Prophecy suffers from a continuation of the gray, industrial aesthetic seen in recent Dune adaptations

In its effort to cram too much story into a single hour, the episode becomes a chaotic barrage of nonstop dialogue that sacrifices narrative flow and engagement. Moments that should feel meaningful are undermined by hasty jump cuts, leaving little room for emotional or thematic resonance. The set and costume design feel sterile and drab, failing to evoke the complex, living feel of Herbert’s universe. This lack of visual and atmospheric variety detracts from the sense of wonder and alien grandeur that Dune demands.

The setting remains hollow and uninteresting

Perhaps the most disappointing aspect is the lack of effective world-building. While the episode focuses heavily on exposition dialogue to set up the plot, it neglects the creation of the world itself. The complicated political and cultural dynamics that make up Dune feel superficial, and the lack of atmospheric “vibes” makes it seem like Dune is a real slog. In the end, “Dune Prophecy” struggles to strike a balance between exposition and immersion, resulting in an episode that feels more like a rushed recap than a compelling introduction to the series.

Without significant adjustments to pacing, editing, and world-building, the essence of what makes Dune such a rich and enduring story is in danger of being lost

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