35/27
This series uses material from the Great Schools of Dune trilogy, by Brian Herbert and Kevin J
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Two Harkonnen sisters battle forces that threaten the future of humanity and found the legendary sect that will become known as 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 chronicles how the Sisterhood of Rossak evolved into the Bene Gesserit.
So here goes
The incident with Valya Harkonnen using the voice is from a so-called “Mentats of Dune.” All three books intertwine the development of the Sisterhood, the Mentats, the Navigators, and the Suk Doctors. Referenced in Crazy Cartoon Cast: The New Normal (2020) by AniMat. I wanted to keep it short and to the point, but felt compelled 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 think the show is in good hands
I understand it’s a first episode, but do they have to explain everything as if it wasn’t common knowledge? Watson (Valya), Mark Strong (Emperor), Travis Fimmel (Hart) and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina (Princess) give good performances. The rest of the characters left me uninterested. They keep the story moving but are forgettable.
I guess we’ll see how it develops
I found it hard to stay focused on the first episode. It felt like it was part of a whole that couldn’t be torn apart. I’ll wait for the full season before consuming any more episodes. They did a wonderful job with the visual effects.
The art department should get awards for its beauty
The CGI is high quality, the costumes are perfect, the tone of Villeneuve’s vision is maintained and expanded.
