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2024 is over, and we have seen some brilliant and not-so-brilliant TV shows on streaming services and cable networks. However, the sci-fi fantasy genre TV shows are proving to be the biggest ones this year with the release of shows like Fallout and 3 Body Problem. The sci-fi fans are having a great year, and if TV shows weren’t enough, we also got Dune: Part Two this year, which was the most successful sci-fi fantasy film in 2024. So, let’s check out the best new and returning sci-fi fantasy shows that came out last year.

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In 2020, Michael Hirst's gripping historical drama series "Vikings" came to an end, rounding out the era of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) and his kin after six seasons (which was all the more impressive given that Hirst didn't think "Vikings" would make it past one). Few other shows have captured the realism and brutality of this era in history, with Northmen invading lands, quite like this one (although there are some good alternatives to "Vikings" out there). 

Of course, Ragnar himself didn't make it past season 4, with the show pulling a "Game of Thrones" (as much as it tried to avoid comparisons to that series) and killing off one of its most important characters well before the end of the story. "And how the little piglets would grunt if they knew how the old boar suffered," because from there, all that was left was for the father's sons to battle...

Denis Villeneuve brought Frank Herbert’s Dune books to life with his movies, which went on to become a great success on screen. Further expanding this universe, Dune: Prophecy took everyone by surprise with its complex characters and storylines. However, as the show gears up for its second season, there are signs that the show’s highest-rated episode could be a wake-up call for the showrunners.

Sarah-Sofie Boussnina in a still from Dune: Prophecy | Credits: HBO

Despite receiving a solid reception, with a finale that was the highest in terms of ratings, Dune: Prophecy still lags behind other shows like Game of Thrones. This is something the creators need to work on so that season 2 doesn’t face the same challenges.

Why aren’t Dune: Prophecy’s episodes earning higher ratings?

Dune: Prophecy has definitely grabbed the attention of many fans, but there’s a growing concern about its ratings,...

The new live-action science fiction TV series “Dune: Prophecy”, based on the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, is directed by Anna Foerster, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning and Yerin Ha, with the first season available in 4K, Blu-ray and DVD starting April 15, 2025:

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The first season of Dune: Prophecy wrapped up last night with "The High-Handed Enemy," an eventful episode that left many of our characters in new and unexpected places. On Wallach IX, Dorotea — a Bene Gesserit sister killed decades ago — took over the body of her granddaughter Lila (Chloe Lea) and is now trying to steer the Sisterhood in a whole new direction. Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams) is now a prisoner of her son Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel) on the planet Salusa Secundus, and Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson) has traveled with Princess Ynez (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina) and swordmaster Kieran Atredies (Chris Mason) to the desert world of Arrakis to find out who's been manipulating Desmond from behind the scenes, and why.

Those are a lot of threads to leave dangling ahead. Happily, we now know the show will continue with a second season. Unhappily, it probably won't happen for a couple of years.

“Dune: Prophecy” on HBO is preparing for its second season after an exciting finale revealing shocking family secrets. It set the stage for a trip to Arrakis, the famous desert planet. The sci-fi show, set 10,000 years before the story of Paul Atreides, has been officially renewed, which means that fans will learn more about this beloved world.

There were some big surprises in the Season 1 finale. The bad guy Desmond Hart, played by Travis Fimmel, is Tula Harkonnen’s secret son, played by Olivia Williams. She has kept this secret from her sister Valya, who Emily Watson plays for many years. This complicated family relationship worsens the conflict, especially since Desmond’s brief reconciliation with Tula led to her arrest.

Watson stated, “Everything has changed,” as he thought about Valya’s broken outlook. She clarified that Valya still follows her sense of destiny, even though her views have been turned upside down.

The season 1 finale of Dune: Prophecy brought us lots of twists and turns. Tula Harkonnen is Desmond Hart's mother! Valya Harkonnen is now on Arrakis! The Bene Gesserit school is in utter disarray!

Naturally, there were also character deaths. Valya assigned the Bene Gesserit sister Francesca to kill Emperor Javicco Corrino (Mark Strong), the father of her son, but she didn't seem like she was going to go through with it. But she didn't need to: despairing after learning that his life was the result of a series of manipulations by the Sisterhood, Javicco drove a blade into his own body. And then his wife Natalya (Jodhi May) came in and killed Francesca (Tabu) with the very poisoned needle that was intended to kill her husband.

So is Emperor Corrino really dead? We recently got to participate in a roundtable interview with Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson (Valya) and Olivia Williams...

Note: This story contains spoilers from “Dune: Prophecy” Episode 6.

“Dune: Prophecy” finally took some characters to the fabled planet Arrakis in the finale of Season 1, but much more of the locale is to come in the second season.

The first season of the sci-fi prequel – which explored the rise of the Bene Gesserit 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides – ended with Valya (Emily Watson) escaping to the desert planet with Ynez (Sarah-Sofie Boussina) and Keiran (Chris Mason) as Desmond (Travis Fimmel) took more control of Salusa Secundus.

Showrunner Alison Schapker admitted at a recent press conference that Arrakis has been “exerting its pull from afar” after a season of keeping its distance — “whether that’s in the economics of spice trade or the psychological aspects and nightmares that are sort of imagery of Arrakis and Desmond’s past seeping into everyone’s consciousness.” She emphasized the satisfaction of actually...

[This story contains major spoilers from the Dune: Prophecy season finale.]

The hierarchy of the Dune universe just changed.

No, the Rock was nowhere to be found on the season finale of HBO’s Dune: Prophecy. Instead, it’s a different rock taking center stage: Arrakis, the desert planet at the heart of Frank Herbert’s novels on which the show is based.

While Arrakis is referenced throughout the first six-episode season, Dune: Prophecy avoided actually bringing the planet to life onscreen, save for some brief (but important) holographic flashes. Now, the thing is well and fully on display, thanks to the last scene of the finale. The spicy world of Arraks is officially on the map, and stands ready for exploration in the recently announced season two.

In a press conference last week, Dune: Prophecy showrunner Alison Schapker said the change in scenery was decided on after “a season of Arrakis kind of exerting its pull from afar,...

Episode 6 of Dune: Prophecy on HBO brings the first season of the show to a close. As the story is wound up, we get more revelations about the bloody trail Valya has left on her path to controlling the Sisterhood, while the balance of power shifts in the Imperium, and Javicco's personal feelings get in the way of his duty.

Once again, we're shown how Valya is one of the most manipulative and even outright evil characters in the show, as she was responsible for the deaths of over a dozen sisters who were loyal to Mother Dorotea and refused to join her side when she moved to take control.

You could perhaps see how Tula, though she's done horrible things herself, is at the very least a tragic character, who can be pitied for how far she's fallen after following her older sister's example and pursuing revenge for the death of their brother,...

Before its finale aired, HBO’s series Dune: Prophecy was renewed for a second season. After spending five episodes seeing the Bene Gesserit, the Corrinos, and the Insurgency led by Keiran Atreides bid for power of the Imperium, we are finally beginning to see each of their plans play out. To no surprise, none of their plans play out as they had hoped. But does Dune: Prophecy‘s finale deliver?

Dune: Prophecy Episode 6 Recap

The episode begins with Tula recalling the time when Valya (Jessica Barden) killed Dorotea. She and the other sisters decide to lie and say that Dorotea killed herself out of grief, hiding the truth of Valya’s betrayal.

Tula gets sick, and while Valya initially suspects that it’s because of her actions, Tula reveals that it is because she is pregnant. She wants to keep the baby even though it is Orry Atreides’s, and to her surprise,...

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Tabu As Sister Francesca In Dune: Prophecy ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Since it was announced that Tabu would star in the Max series Dune: Prophecy, fans were excited to see the actress’s magic in the show. After a long wait, Tabu finally appeared as Sister Francesca in the fifth and penultimate episode of the series.

The actress has a crucial role in the sci-fi series as the former lover of Emperor Javicco Corrino. Alison Schapker, who co-developed the series and serves as the showrunner, has now reacted to Tabu’s casting in Dune: Prophecy.

Dune: Prophecy Creator Alison Schapker Lauds Tabu’s Performance

In a video posted on Dune: Prophecy’s official Instagram handle, showrunner Alison Schapke talked about Tabu’s role in the show, calling her character a ‘front-and-central figure’ in the narrative. She also expressed her happiness over Tabu’s acceptance of the role.

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HBO has given the green light for Dune: Prophecy season 2. The renewal comes just a few days ahead of the first season finale, which will debut on December 22nd.

The series, which HBO produces along with Legendary Television, takes place 10,000 years before Paul Atreides’s ascension. It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten humankind’s future and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

Sarah Aubrey, Head of Max Original Programming, said, “Dune: Prophecy has captivated audiences around the globe thanks to the visionary leadership of showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, who will continue to guide this grand tale of truth and power. We are incredibly grateful to our partners at Legendary and to our extraordinary cast and crew for their service to the Imperium. We’re excited to collaborate with this team again to see what they have in store.

Dune: Prophecy is getting a second season!

The HBO Original drama series has been renewed for a second season, ahead of the season one finale debuting Sunday (December 22) at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt.

The first episode has amassed approximately 15 million viewers, according to the network.

Keep reading to find out more…

Sarah Aubrey, Head of Max Original Programming, says: “Dune: Prophecy has captivated audiences around the globe thanks to the visionary leadership of showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, who will continue to guide this grand tale of truth and power. We are incredibly grateful to our partners at Legendary and to our extraordinary cast and crew for their service to the Imperium. We’re excited to collaborate with this team again to see what they have in store.”

Here’s the official logline: “From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides,...

The HBO Original drama series Dune: Prophecy, co-produced with Legendary Television, has been renewed for a second season, ahead of the season one finale debuting on Sunday, December 22 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Across Max territories, the first episode has amassed approximately 15 million viewers.

From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

The series is inspired by the novel Sisterhood of Dune written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

The cast includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Camilla Beeput, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden,...

How you dune? Very good, clearly!

Dune: Prophecy has been renewed for Season 2 at HBO. The news comes just days ahead of the prequel series’ Season 1 finale, airing this Sunday at 9/8c.

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Set 10,000 years before the ascension of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters — Mother Superior Valya (played by Emily Watson) and Reverend Mother Tula (Olivia Williams) — as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish...

“Dune: Prophecy” has secured a renewal for a second season ahead of the HBO drama’s Season 1 finale.

The prequel series, which is inspired by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s novel “Sisterhood of Dune” and co-produced with Legendary Television, takes place 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides. It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

“Dune: Prophecy” stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Camilla Beeput, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, Yerin Ha and Barbara Marten.

The show is executive produced by Alison Schapker, who serves as showrunner, Diane Ademu-John, who co-developed the series, and Anna Foerster, who directed multiple episodes including the premiere.

As it was written: “Dune: Prophecy” has been renewed for Season 2 at HBO.

The news was announced during a virtual press conference Thursday afternoon, a few days before the Season 1 finale airing Sunday, Dec. 22.

The “Dune” prequel series, set more than 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” movies, follows the origins of the Bene Gesserit, the secretive order of powerful witches that influence Arrakis’ politics behind the scenes.

Inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the series follows the leader of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, Valya Harkonnen (played by Emily Watson), and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams), who team up to combat forces that threaten humankind.

Both are ancestors from long ago of the evil House Harkonnen, which betrays Paul Atreides and his father in the “Dune” movies. Mark Strong plays Emperor Javicco Corrino and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina is his daughter Princess Ynez.

HBO will continue following the Sisterhood of Dune: Prophecy.

The series will return for a second season, showrunner Alison Schapker announced at a press conference Thursday. The renewal comes a few days ahead of the show’s first-season finale, which debuts Dec. 22 on HBO and Max.

According to HBO, the premiere episode of Dune: Prophecy has racked up 15 million viewers worldwide on Max since its Nov. 17 debut.

“We’re so thrilled and grateful for their support, for our partners at Legendary, and most of all that we get to keep working with these incredible people in front of and behind the camera and get to keep telling this story,” Schapker said.

Added Sarah Aubrey, head of Max original programming, “Dune: Prophecy has captivated audiences around the globe thanks to the visionary leadership of showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, who will continue to guide this grand tale of truth and power.

HBO’s Dune: Prophecy will be returning for a second season. The news was announced today during a virtual press conference with showrunner EP Alison Schapker, and stars Emily Watson and Olivia Williams.

The prequel series to Legendary’s Denis Villeneuve-directed Dune movies will air its Season 1 finale on Sunday.

Dune: Prophecy follows the formation of the Bene Gesserit, an order of women who become the puppet masters of the great houses of the Empire on Dune. Watson and Williams play two morally ambiguous sisters running the de facto cult. In the movies, Lady Jessica Atreides, played by Rebecca Ferguson, has ties to the Gesserit. Her spiritual talents fostered with the order have been passed down to her son, Paul Atreides played by Timothee Chalamet.

On the show co-produced by Legendary Television, Travis Fimmel plays Desmond Hart, a rival to the two sisters, who has certain powers. In the finale,...

Denis Villeneuve has already created a masterpiece with his Dune duology. However, Warner Bros.’s poor attempt at recreating the similar scale and vision of his universe with Dune: Prophecy has failed spectacularly, to say the least.

Dune: Prophecy [Credit: HBO]

The studio could not grasp the depth and layers that the complex narrative of Villeneuve’s universe holds, let alone implement it on a subliminal level in the new series. As such, Dune: Prophecy makes a daring few attempts to rise to the levels that its parent universe laid down for the fans. But even after 6 episodes, it ultimately fails to ascend to the level of perfection that Villeneuve achieved within his 2-hour-long masterpieces.

Dune: Prophecy cannot let go of its boring character Dune: Prophecy feat. Chris Mason as Swordmaster Atreides [Credit: HBO]

The fans of the world of Dune have come to love all of its aspects – starting from its world-building...

Veteran TV actor Barbara Marten is the standout in another uneven Dune: Prophecy chapter. Our review of episode 5:

Nb: In line with Film Stories policy, the following review is certified spoiler-free for Dune: Prophecy episode 4, but does contain spoilers for earlier instalments.

In a series so far heavy on serious faces and whispered rumours of doom, one of its unexpected delights is actor Barbara Marten. A veteran of such British TV shows as Brookside, Casualty and The Bill, she’s quietly bustled and swished through Dune: Prophecy as the captivatingly severe Sister Avila.

A voice of reason among the increasingly fractious sisterhood, Avila’s one of those characters who doesn’t drive the plot, but instead becomes a welcome presence who you’re always pleased to see whenever they show up.

In episode five, Avila stumbles on a secret Tula (Olivia Williams) has kept secret for a few days...

Episode 4 of Dune: Prophecy saw the conspiracy to dethrone Emperor Corrino reach an explosive climax with an assassination attempt getting foiled. In episode 5, we see the characters deal with the aftermath of that, but the result is much less thrilling, causing the show to fall back into the ways of its earlier episodes.

Dune: Prophecy Episode 5 Recap

At the beginning of the episode, we see Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel) suiting up in a new uniform for his new role as the Emperor’s Bashar — the commander of the Sardaukar. Corrino (Mark Strong) says that now more than ever, they must defend their values. He tasks Desmond with eradicating treason, which causes Princess Ynez (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina) to storm away in anger.

Desmond encourages Corrino to prioritize showing strength over facilitating trade. Meanwhile, Sister Francesca (Tabu) arrives at the request of Constantine, who is revealed to be her son. Constantine (Josh Heuston...

Believe it or not, we've arrived at the penultimate episode of the first season of Dune: Prophecy. Yep, there is only one more episode left in this six-episode season.

Some fans have written off the show as too short to be worth investing in, and there are points in this journey where I've thought that another episode or two could have helped. But I also want to applaud Dune: Prophecy for making the most of the time it's been alotted. A ton happened in each episode and continues to happen here.

I'll admit that I found this penultimate episode to be a little sleepy, which I attribute to it spending a lot of time with characters other than Valya (Emily Watson) and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams). On the one hand, I commend Dune: Prophecy for committing to being an ensemble show, but I don't think it's taken the time to...

All good things must come to an end, and that of course includes the first season of Dune: Prophecy on HBO. After an exciting season that kicked off on Nov. 17, it's time to say farewell to the Sisterhood (hopefully just for now), but before fans can prepare themselves for the surely shocking season finale, we first have to find out exactly when we can tune into the final episode of the season.

The Dune: Prophecy season finale airs on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 9 p.m. Est / 6 p.m. Pst on HBO. Like each previous episode, the season finale will also be available to stream on Max at the same exact time. If you aren't able to watch as soon as the episode begins airing on HBO or streaming on Max, make sure to beware of spoilers on social media!

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the season finale's release times in...

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, host Mike DeAngelo ventures away from the desert sands of Arrakis and into the unknown with showrunner Alison Schapker, who helms the HBO series “Dune: Prophecy.” Set 10,000 years before the events of “Dune,” the prequel series explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit, following two Harkonnen sisters as they combat threats to humanity’s future. Starring Emily Watson, Mark Strong, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, and more, the show blends political intrigue, sprawling family dynamics, and the grandeur of Frank Herbert’s iconic universe.

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[This story contains major spoilers through Dune: Prophecy season one, episode four.]

For those whose Dune experience is limited to Denis Villeneuve’s two films, the latest episode of HBO’s prequel series Dune: Prophecy was likely a bit of a shock.

Not just because Travis Fimmel’s Desmond Hart incinerated several high-rankings members of imperial houses, and not just because Mother Superior Valya (Emily Watson) basically shouted her uncle to death. Instead, it’s because of two of the people who were opposite Hart and Valya in this episode: Harrow and Evgeny of House Harkonnen, the deadliest house in the known Dune universe.

Played by Edward Davis and Game of Thrones star Mark Addy, respectively, the two Harkonnens could not be more different from one another in appearance and personality. But the distinction is even greater when compared against Vladimir Harkonnen and his nephew Feyd-Rautha, played in Villeneuve’s movies by Stellan Skarsgard and Austin Butler.

The latest episode of Dune: Prophecy, "Twice Born," climaxes with an exciting scene during a meeting of the Landsraad, the group of great houses who together control the direction of the Imperium. It does not go how we expect. Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel), the new attack dog of Emperor Corrino (Mark Strong) makes a public show of using his powers of immolation to execute several people who have broken the sacred prohibition against thinking machines. It's a grisly display of power that will have the great houses thinking twice before they cross the emperor.

Desmond also foils a plot to blow up the whole meeting hatched by a group of rebels, including House Corrino's own swordmaster Kieran Atreides (Chris Mason). And on top of that, the emperor's own daughter Ynez (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina) calls out her dad in public for being complicit in the death of her fiancée Pruitt Richese back in the premiere episode.

The visions, witchy powers and imperial intrigue continue in Dune: Prophecy episode 4. But what does it all amount to? Our review:

Nb: In line with Film Stories policy, the following review is certified spoiler-free for Dune: Prophecy episode 4.

We’re four episodes in, and we haven’t talked about Dune: Prophecy’s opening title sequence. As made-for-tv introductions go, it’s a good one: a teasing montage of the imagery and themes that we’ll see throughout the series. There’s the frozen carcass of a hairy space whale, the gaping maw of a sandworm, subtle knives and baroque thrones. It’s atmospheric stuff, and could be described as a more sedate version of the stunning, Saul Bass-from-hell title sequence that opened David Fincher’s The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.

I bring up those opening titles because they do the same thing the show’s often done so far: tease dark,...

Dune: Prophecy is firing on pretty much every cylinder it has in its fourth episode, "Twice Born." The plot moves forward, the twists keep coming, and the character work is solid. That doesn't seem to have translated into this Dune prequel becoming a runaway hit, but it's enough for me.

Let's start with our B-plot on Wallach IX, where young Sister Emeline (Aoife Hinds) goes for a nighttime sleepwalk only to nearly take her own life in front of that weird reflecting pool in the school's courtyard, driven by some mysterious force. Sister Jen (Faoileann Cunningham) is there to wake her up. In fact, all of the young Bene Gesserit sisters-in-training were having nightmares, although Jen claims to be immune. To get the bottom of things, Tula (Olivia Williams) gives them all spice pellets and guides them in an art therapy exercise designed to help them remember what they saw.

To celebrate the release of Dune: Prophecy, which continues to air on HBO and Sky Atlantic, we had the pleasure of chatting to the cast of the show and much more in between.

Chatting to Emily Watson, Jessica Barden, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Chris Mason, Jodhi May and Sarah Sofie Boussnina, we talk about the impact of the books and Frank Herbert, the lure of the scale and scope of the world and story, the characters and their intricacies, how the show differs from the films, the fandom and their love of the show and much more inbetween.

You can watch all our interviews below:

Dune: Prophecy is on HBO and Sky Atlantic now.

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Big things are about to happen on Dune: Prophecy, as the HBO prequel series enters the back half of its six-episode season this Sunday. That’s the buzz from several cast members and an executive producer who cited the fourth episode as a favorite.

The official synopsis for the episode “Twice Born” tells us that after nearly all the acolytes have the same nightmare, Reverend Mother Tula (Olivia Williams) attempts to understand the origins of their dreams. Mother Superior Valya meanwhile sets in motion her plan to redeem House Harkonnen.

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Exclusive: Australia’s Goalpost Pictures had laid out a new formation in its management ranks.

Founding partners Rosemary Blight and Kylie du Fresne have assumed joint CEO roles, as the company gears up to launch Season 2 of Stan and Sundance Now drama Black Snow.

Under the new structure, fellow founding partners Ben Grant and Cass O’Connor remain with the company, with Grant continuing his executive producer role and O’Connor in her non-executive chair and strategic advisor positions.

“We have a unique and valued creative partnership formed from working together across many successful projects,” said Blight and du Fresne in a statement. “It feels like a natural step for us to take on the roles of joint CEOs as we deepen our relationships with partners both in Australia and internationally and guide the company during a time of accelerated growth, scale and ambition.”

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When will Tabu show up in Dune: Prophecy? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tabu is one of India’s most celebrated actresses and is known for her roles in Hum Saath-Saath Hai and Drishyam. Besides, she has also done roles in foreign projects such as The Namesake and Life of Pi. Now, the talented actress is set to make her mark in Hollywood once again with the HBO series Dune: Prophecy. This prequel to the Dune film series delves into the origins of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood, set 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreides.

The Dune franchise was first penned down by Frank Herbert in 1965 with his novel. The recent adaptation of Dune movie by Denis Villeneuve has introduced the saga to a wider audience, and the lore is now set to expand with this HBO Max series. Indian fans are quite excited about this series, not just because of Dune,...

Dune: Prophecy takes a very interesting time in the timeline of the Dune Universe to adapt. Given that the part of the story that the show is adapting has little to no direct source material, such that it picks up after the events of Navigators of Dune, but before the events of Dune: House Atreides.

Desmond Hart || Credit: Legendary Pictures

Desmond Hart, played by the brilliant Travis Fimmel of Vikings fame, has been an aberration in the plans of the Bene Gesserit, who have been trying to expand their influence across the Empire. Finding their way into the courts of Dukes and the Padishah Emperor, their plans seemed to have been disrupted by an odd soldier who had served twelve tours of Arrakis, before ending up in the court of Javicco Corrino

Desmond Hart being as powerful as he is might have a secret origin Lady Jessica of the Bene...

Episode 2 of Dune: Prophecy closed out with a face-off between what are widely viewed as the show's most interesting characters, and it looks like the shocking developments that followed have taken their toll on Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson).

Spoilers follow.

Towards the end of "Two Wolves," Valya returned to Salusa Secundus to find herself confronted by the enigmatic Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel), who had previously admitted to using his strange pyrotechnic abilities to murder both Revered Mother Kasha (Jinhae) and the young Pruwet Richese (Charlie Hodson-Prior).

Upon learning that Hart - who apparently survived being swallowed by a sandworm on Arrakis - had made it his mission to wipe out the Sisterhood entirely, Valya uses "the Voice" to command the soldier to plunge his own dagger into his throat. Incredibly, Hart manages to resist the order.

"I always wondered what your greatest fear would be," he responds. "Now I have seen it.

Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.

For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #425: Dune Prophecy: Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Chris Mason,...

After an uneven season premiere that had a bit too much heavy lifting to do in the lore department, Dune: Prophecy finds its sea legs in "Two Wolves."

We start with the aftermath of Revenand Mother Kasha's (Jihae) death. Somehow, she was burned from the inside out from several planets away by the mysterious Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel), who's thrown the royal family for a loop over on Salusa Secundus. The show is playing isn't yet revealing how Desmond is able to do this, but his ability ability to burn people alive recalls "the burning truth" that Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson) was warned about by Mother Raquella (Cathy Tyson) all those years ago. She decides she must travel to Salusa Secundus to protect the Sisterhood's interests.

Valya's sister Tula (Olivia Williams) remains on the Bene Gesserit homeworld of Wallach IX, where she has another mission: put the young acolyte Lila...

“Dune: Prophecy” is picking up the pace in Episode 2 — and gradually revealing more about the show’s villain (and antihero).

After expositional duty and climactic finale to Episode 1, “Two Wolves” is distinctly more focused, written by Kor Adana and directed by John Cameron. All the key characters on Wallach IX and Salusa Secundus are wrapped up in the aftermath of Pruwet (Charlie Hodson-Prior) and Kasha’s (Jihae) sudden, horrific deaths — and already using others’ grief to manipulate them and steal power.

Valya heads to Salusa Secundus to speak directly with Emperor Javicco (Mark Strong), bringing Sister Theodosia (Jade Anouka) with her to maintain the Sisterhood’s influence on Princess Ynez (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina). Ynez’s fighting instructor and lover, Keiran Atreides, uses the collective shock as a distraction to steal the palace blueprints, because every good space adventure needs stolen blueprints. He gives his own expository soliloquy to Mikaela (Shalom Brune-Franklin...

Episode 1 of Dune: Prophecy introduces us to the Bene Gesserit more than 10,000 years before the birth of the films’ protagonist, Paul Atreides. It was mostly set up, establishing the relationships in play in this outer space-set palace drama. However, now that we have been introduced to all of the characters, we can get into the juicy drama in episode 2.

If you have not seen episode 2 of Dune: Prophecy, stop reading here because this article contains Massive spoilers.

Dune: Prophecy Episode 2 Recap

In the aftermath of Kasha’s death at the end of episode 1, Tula (Olivia Williams) feels guilt, thinking she might be responsible. Meanwhile, the sisters at the school begin to doubt why this death was allowed to happen, speculating that it might have been an assassination.

Emily Watson in Dune: Prophecy. Photograph by Attila Szvacsek/HBO. Related Dune: Prophecy Episode 1 Spoiler Review and Recap — Do the Origins of the Bene Gesserit Make Captivating Television?...

Dune: Prophecy introduces a major character named Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel) who is already wreaking havoc behind the scenes. 

The Dune prequel series from Max wastes no time in throwing out the big guns right in its first episode because two characters are already killed, and the main suspect is Desmond, a charismatic soldier from Arrakis who showcases an ability that is unheard of in the universe. 

Desmond Hart's History & Strange Power Explained  Read full article on The Direct.

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Dune: Prophecy is an epic sci-fi drama series created by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker. Based on the Great Schools of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the HBO series is set in Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune universe, 10,000 years before the events of the films and it revolves around the origins of Bene Gesserit, as they insert themselves in powerful positions to influence the future of the great houses.

Dune: Prophecy – Episode Guide

Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson as Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen, Jessica Barden as Young Valya, Olivia Williams as Sister Tula Harkonnen, Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart, Jodhi May as Empress Natalya, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez, Chloe Lea as Lila, Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides, Shalom Brune-Franklin as Mikaela, Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino, Jade Anouka as Sister Theodosia, Edward Davis as Harrow Harkonnen,...

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Dune: Prophecy is an epic sci-fi thriller drama series developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker. Based on the Great Schools of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the HBO series is set in Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune universe and it revolves around the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a powerful group of women who insert themselves in powerful positions to influence political and religious forces in all of the great houses. Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Chloe Lea, Chris Mason, and Mark Strong. So, if you loved the epic sci-fi drama, complex stories, and compelling characters in Dune: Prophecy here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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In the series premiere of Dune: Prophecy, "The Hidden Hand," we meet a number of characters playing their part in the never-ending battle to control the Imperium. Reverance Mother Kasha (Jihae) is the personal truthsayer of the emperor himself (Mark Strong), and is working behind the scenes to get the emperor's daughter Ynez (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina) into a position where she can one day become empress herself. Ynez is sympathetic towards the Bene Gesserit sisterhood, of which Kasha is a part. And the Bene Gesserit are nothing if not self-advancing.

To that end, Kasha has talked the emperor into letting Ynez marry a young boy named Pruwet Richese (Hodson Prior), the heir to a powerful house. By the end of the episode, both Kasha and Preset are dead, burned from the inside out by new arrival Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel), who wants to lessen the influence of the Bene Gesserit throughout the known universe.

The streaming platform Max is known for its brilliant library of movies as it is the streaming home to some of the biggest film features. However, you don’t want to sleep on Max’s TV content! From Dune: Prophecy to House of the Dragon, there’s something for everyone on the service.

If you don’t already have a Max subscription, you’re missing out on quality rich series. The stories are engaging, clever, and feature a star-studded talented cast. I can sing its praises all day, but no streamer is perfect. Max is one of my favorite services, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have any bad apples. The majority of Max’s content is great, but in our list below we also highlight the shows we would rather skip.

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“Dune: Prophecy” debuted to a lukewarm audience, on par with “The Penguin.”

The series premiere of “Dune: Prophecy” brought in 1.2 million viewers across HBO and Max on Sunday, according to Warner Bros. Discovery internal data. Viewership for the debut episode of “Dune: Prophecy” was on par with “The Penguin,” whose series premiere scored 1.4 million cross-platform viewers on a Thursday, before “The Batman” spinoff series moved to Sundays.

Viewership for the debut episode of “Dune: Prophecy” saw a 75% uptick the day after its premiere, growing to reach 2.1 million viewers across platforms.

“The Penguin,” which aired its finale just a week before “Dune: Prophecy” took over HBO’s coveted Sunday night spot, grew to 2.1 million viewers for its finale, marking a series high. Its series premiere went on to draw 18 million viewers in the U.

Take a look at more footage from the new live-action TV series “Dune: Prophecy”, based on the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, directed by Anna Foerster, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning and Yerin Ha, now streaming on Max:

“…from the expansive universe of ‘Dune’, created by author Frank Herbert…

“…and 10,000 years before the ascension of ‘Paul Atreides’, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two ‘Harkonnen’ sisters…

“…as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind…

“…and establish the fabled sect…

“… that will become known as the ‘Bene Gesserit’…”

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Dune: Prophecy has officially landed at Max as of Sunday, Nov. 17 when the series premiered.

The prequel show follows the establishment of the Bene Gesserit years before the events of Denis Villeneuve’s two films starring Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler and more.

For more details on the Dune: Prophecy release schedule, read below:

When does Dune: Prophecy come out?

The series premiered on Sunday, November 17.

How many episodes are in Dune: Prophecy?

The series contains six episodes.

Are new episodes of Dune: Prophecy streaming weekly or all at once?

New episodes arrive weekly on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO and streaming on Max. One new episode will land per week.

Related: ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Unveils First Image of Emily Watson As Valya Harkonnen In HBO Prequel Series

Find the full release schedule below:

Sunday, November 17: Episode 1 – “The Hidden Hand”

Sunday, November 24: Episode 2

Sunday,...

Emily Watson and Olivia Williams in ‘Dune: Prophecy’ (Photo by Attila Szvacsek/HBO)

HBO dives into the world of the Bene Gesserit with Dune: Prophecy, which premiered on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The series takes place 10,000 years before Dune and a century after the war against AI that led to the banning of thinking machines. Dune: Prophecy explores the creation of the Bene Gesserit, what motivates the Sisterhood, and their use of eugenics that will ultimately lead to the creation of Paul Atreides (played by Timothee Chalamet in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films).

Prior to the series’ debut, stars Emily Watson (“Valya Harkonnen”), Olivia Williams (“Tula Harkonnen”), Jodhi May (“Empress Natalya Arat Corrino”), and Travis Fimmel (“Desmond Hart”) joined executive producer Jordan Goldberg and showrunner/executive producer Alison Schapker for a press conference. The following are select highlights from the lengthy in-person and virtual press event for one of HBO’s most anticipated series.