44/21
Two Harkonnen sisters battle forces that threaten the future of humanity and form a fabled sect that would become known as the Bene Gesserit. Whether they’re exploring the stars, escaping a dystopia, or making the world a better place, these women are science fiction. is about… This episode uses material from the Great Schools of Dune trilogy (Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson). The prequel to the original dune tells the story of how Rosak’s sister became a Bene Gesserit. The incident with Valja Harkonen using the voice is from one called “Mentats of Dune”. All three books relate to the development of nurses, mentees, navigators and brush doctors. Reference to AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast: The New Normal (2020). I wanted to be short 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 a narrative without feeling forced and contrived. I understand it’s the first episode, but do they have to lay everything out like it’s not common knowledge. Watson (Valya), Mark Strong (Emperor), Travis Fimmel (Hart) and Sarah-Sofia Bousnin (Princess) give good performances. I feel like the show is in good hands. The other characters didn’t interest me. They drive the story but are forgettable. I guess we’ll see how it develops. I had a hard time concentrating on the first episode. It seemed to be part of a whole that could not be divided. I will wait the whole season before I start shooting more episodes. They did a wonderful job on the visuals. The CGI is high quality, the costumes are perfect, the tone from Villeneuve’s vision is preserved and expanded upon. The art department should win awards for how beautiful it looks.