Set 10,000 years before the events of Dune , HBO’s Dune: Prophecy is a sprawling, ambitious prequel that immerses viewers in the early days of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood. Developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker, this six-episode first season crafts a dark, cerebral tale of power, sacrifice, and survival—both a spiritual prequel to Denis Villeneuve’s epic films and a standalone chronicle of political intrigue and mystical evolution. The show begins 80 years after humanity’s hard-won victory over the sentient machines in the Butlerian Jihad. Civilization is reshaping itself, with the great Houses vying for dominance, and the fledgling Sisterhood quietly building the foundation of what will become the most influential order in the Imperium. At the heart of the series are sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen, brought to life by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams. Their arc, from noble outcasts to architects of the Bene Gesserit's rise, forms the emotional and narrative spine of ...