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is all about
Plot
Two Harkonnen sisters fought forces that threatened the future of humanity and found the legendary sect that would 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. This series uses material from the Great Schools of Dune trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
Refers to AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast: The New Normal (2020)
The prequel to the original Dune tells how the Sisterhood of Rossak evolved into the Bene Gesserit. The incident with Valya Harkonnen using the voice is from one called “Mentats of Dune”. All three books interweave the development of the Sisterhood, Mentats, Navigators and Bitch Doctors. I wanted to be brief and to the point, but I felt compelled to expand on my thoughts.
So here it is
There was a time when writers knew how to weave exposition into the narrative without feeling forced and contrived. I understand it’s the first episode, but do they have to write everything, how is it not common knowledge? 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 advance the plot but are forgettable
I was no longer interested in the other characters. I guess we’ll see how it goes. I had a hard time concentrating on the first episode. It seemed to be part of a whole that could not be divided.
They did an amazing job on the visuals
I will wait for the whole season before consuming the next episodes. The CGI is high quality, the costumes are perfect, the tone from Villeneuve’s vision is preserved and expanded. The art department should get accolades for how beautiful it looks.
