49/13
This series uses material from the Great Schools of Dune trilogy, by Brian Herbert and Kevin J
Synopsis
Two Harkonnen sisters combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.. Whether they are exploring the stars, escaping dystopias, or making the world a better place, these women are what science fiction is all about.. Anderson.
Referenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The New Normal (2020)
A prequel to the original Dune, it tells how the Sisterhood of Rossak evolved into the Bene Gesserit. The incident with Valya Harkonnen using voice is from one called 'Mentats of Dune'. All three books interweave the development of the Sisterhood, the Mentats, the Navigators and the Suk Doctors..
So what is the 'formula"?
I have read and watched a lot of fantasy/sdi-fi in my life and believe that I can instantly recognize a winner, be it the Fifth Element, The Lord of the Rings, The Edge of Tomorrow, The Matrix, GOT or 12 Monkeys . I have seen EVERY classic – too many to mention here. It just grips you and you have to see more!
and so on
The plot and characters draw you in, there are some delightful surprises, it feels real… I agree that some of the lesser actors are not so great… and that a swordMASTER is unlikely to so ridiculously young…
A classy production all round
but overall the series so far is intriguing, watchable, and has plenty of excitement. The "prophecy" element is delicious and I am seriously looking forward to see what happens next.