49/17
A prequel to the original Dune, telling the story of how the Bad Sister evolved into the Bene Gesserit
Two Harkonnen sisters battle forces that threaten the future of humanity and found the legendary sect that would become known as the Bene Gesserit. Whether exploring the stars, escaping dystopias, or making the world a better place, these women of science fiction This series draws on material from the Great Schools of Dune trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The incident with Valya Harkonnen’s voice is from an event called «Mentats of Dune.» All three books weave into the development of the Sisterhood, the Mentats, the Navigators, and the Suc Doctors.
Here it is
Reference in Crazy Cartoon Cast: The New Normal (2020) by AniMat. I wanted to keep it short and to the point, but I was forced to expand on my thoughts. There was a time when writers knew how to weave exposition into a narrative without it feeling forced and contrived. I understand that this is the first episode, but they have to describe everything as if it is not common knowledge.
I didn’t care for the other characters
Watson (Valya), Mark Strong (Emperor), Travis Fimmel (Hart), and Sara-Sophie Busnina (Princess) give good performances. I feel like the show is in good hands. They drive the story, but they are forgettable. I guess we’ll see how it goes.
They did a great job with the visuals
I had a hard time focusing on the first episode. It felt like it was part of a whole that couldn’t be separated. I’ll wait until the full season before I devour any more episodes. The CGI is top-notch, the costumes are perfect, and the tone of Villeneuve’s vision is maintained and expanded upon.