Frank Herbert's Children of Dune

Frank Herbert's Children of Dune

Born to rule an empire. Destined to tear it apart.

Ended First aired 16/Mar/2003 United States English 2 season(s) 9 episode(s)
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
Twelve years following the events of Dune, the Atreides family must overcome a conspiracy that threatens to destroy their legacy and undermine their House in the eyes of The Empire. Only Paul's children can prevent this catastrophe from destroying everything and saving House Atreides from this malevolent force.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
3 episode(s) · Air date: 16/Mar/2003
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Twelve years following the events of Dune, the Atreides family must overcome a conspiracy that threatens to destroy their legacy and undermine their House in the eyes of The Empire. Only Paul's children can prevent this catastrophe from destroying everything and saving House Atreides from this malevolent force.

Season Overview

Twelve years following the events of Dune, the Atreides family must overcome a conspiracy that threatens to destroy their legacy and undermine their House in the eyes of The Empire. Only Paul's children can prevent this catastrophe from destroying everything and saving House Atreides from this malevolent force.

S1E3
The Golden Path
Air date: 18/Mar/2003 · Runtime: 87 min
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As Alia becomes totally possessed she also has to deal with rebel Fremen. Ghanima, who survived an attack on her by House Corrino, is now engaged to Farad'n Corrino. Unexpectedly, Leto II returns from the desert being believed dead. While in the desert his body has absorbed some sandtrout, slowly mutating him into a sandworm. Alia resists possession by the baron while Irulan declines Jessica's offer to return with her to Caladan.

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As Alia becomes totally possessed she also has to deal with rebel Fremen. Ghanima, who survived an attack on her by House Corrino, is now engaged to Farad'n Corrino. Unexpectedly, Leto II returns from the desert being believed dead. While in the desert his body has absorbed some sandtrout, slowly mutating him into a sandworm. Alia resists possession by the baron while Irulan declines Jessica's offer to return with her to Caladan.

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The Children
Air date: 17/Mar/2003 · Runtime: 87 min
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As conspiracies to gain political power abound, Paul's power base is eroded from within and his highly ambitious sister, Alia is gaining a political foothold. Born aware of her ancestral memories, Alia is considered an abomination by the Bene Gesserit. The Lady Jessica, her mother returns to Dune (Arrakis) to visit her grandchildren Leto II and Ghanima. When one particular ancestor begins to possess Alia, Lady Jessica has to take refuge. Leto II and Ghanima devise a plan toward salvation.

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As conspiracies to gain political power abound, Paul's power base is eroded from within and his highly ambitious sister, Alia is gaining a political foothold. Born aware of her ancestral memories, Alia is considered an abomination by the Bene Gesserit. The Lady Jessica, her mother returns to Dune (Arrakis) to visit her grandchildren Leto II and Ghanima. When one particular ancestor begins to possess Alia, Lady Jessica has to take refuge. Leto II and Ghanima devise a plan toward salvation.

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The Messiah
Air date: 16/Mar/2003 · Runtime: 87 min
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This episode starts 12 years after the first Dune miniseries. Duke Paul Atreides has become emperor. During an attack he is blinded but utilizes his "visions of the future" to see. Chani his concubine has given him twins - Leto II and Ghanima. When his children are attacked, Paul uses Leto's eyes to see and avert the danger, but in the process loses his psychic vision and becomes completely blind. In accordance with Fremen custom, he walks into the desert and leaves his children in the care of his sister, Alia.

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This episode starts 12 years after the first Dune miniseries. Duke Paul Atreides has become emperor. During an attack he is blinded but utilizes his "visions of the future" to see. Chani his concubine has given him twins - Leto II and Ghanima. When his children are attacked, Paul uses Leto's eyes to see and avert the danger, but in the process loses his psychic vision and becomes completely blind. In accordance with Fremen custom, he walks into the desert and leaves his children in the care of his sister, Alia.

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Season 0 · Specials
6 episode(s) · Air date: 19/Mar/2003
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Alec Newman
Alec Newman
Paul Atreides / Muad'Dib / Usul / The Prophet
James McAvoy
James McAvoy
Leto Atreides II
Jessica Brooks
Jessica Brooks
Ghanima Atreides
Daniela Amavia
Daniela Amavia
Alia Atreides
Julie Cox
Julie Cox
Irulan Corrino-Atreides
Edward Atterton
Edward Atterton
Duncan Idaho / Hayt
Alice Krige
Alice Krige
Lady Jessica Atreides
Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Princess Wensicia Corrino
Martin McDougall
Martin McDougall
Scytale
Steven Berkoff
Steven Berkoff
Stilgar
P.H. Moriarty
P.H. Moriarty
Gurney Halleck
Barbora Kodetová
Barbora Kodetová
Chani
Ian McNeice
Ian McNeice
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
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Gee Williams
Bijaz
Rik Young
Rik Young
Javid
Karel Dobrý
Karel Dobrý
Korba

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David Mateásko
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Václav Novák
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Marie Rašková
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Kacper Lisowski
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Mike Ansbach
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Artur Reinhart
Artur Reinhart
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Miro Gábor
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Jan Pištěk
Costume Design
Theodor Pištěk
Theodor Pištěk
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Paul LeBlanc
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