HBO Launches Dune: Prophecy Series Focused on Bene Gesserit

The new HBO series 'Dune: Prophecy,' set 10,148 years before Paul Atreides' birth, explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a powerful sisterhood of women in Frank Herbert's universe. Unlike Denis Villeneuve's films, this series draws from Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's 'Sisterhood of Dune' novels and features political intrigue, espionage, and horror elements. The premiere episode features a flashback to the Butlerian Jihad, a significant event that shaped humanity's future, thus linking the series to the broader Dune lore. The show aims to demystify the Bene Gesserit while also presenting new characters, including the enigmatic Desmond, who exhibits unusual powers. Although set in the same universe as the films, the series operates independently, with its creative team not directly involved with Villeneuve's adaptations. Overall, 'Dune: Prophecy' promises a deep dive into the complexities of its characters and the historical intricacies of the Dune world.