Series synopsis
Dune: Prophecy is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama action & adventure television series that premiered on HBO on November 17, 2024. It was created by Diane Ademu-John, Alison Schapker. It stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel and Jodhi May.
Ten thousand years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen establish the fabled sect and female order that would become known as the Bene Gesserit to control the future of humankind.
Premise
Ten thousand years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen establish the fabled sect and female order that would become known as the Bene Gesserit to control the future of humankind.
Premise: True power begins with control.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Emily Watson as Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen
- Olivia Williams as Reverend Mother Tula Harkonnen
- Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart
- Jodhi May as Empress Natalya Arat Corrino
- Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez Corrino
- Chloe Lea as Sister Lila
- Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides
- Shalom Brune-Franklin as Mikaela
Supporting cast
- Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino
- Jade Anouka as Sister Theodosia
- Edward Davis as Harrow Harkonnen
- Josh Heuston as Constantine Corrino
- Faoileann Cunningham as Sister Jen
- Aoife Hinds as Sister Emeline
- Indira Varma
- Ashley Walters
- Tom Hollander
- Jessica Barden as Young Valya Harkonnen
- Jihae as Kasha Jinjo
- Camilla Beeput as Reverend Mother Dorotea
Guest cast
- Jessica Barden as Young Valya Harkonnen
- Jihae as Kasha Jinjo
- Camilla Beeput as Reverend Mother Dorotea
- Cathy Tyson as Raquella Berto-Anirul
- Barbara Marten as Sister Avila
- Brendan Cowell as Duke Ferdinand Richese
- Emma Canning as Young Tula Harkonnen
- Charithra Chandran as Young Francesca
- Yerin Ha as Young Kasha Jinjo
- Hannah Khalique-Brown as Sister Farouz
- Flora Montgomery as Truthsayer Vera
- Charlie Hodson-Prior as Pruwet Richese
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 31 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 17 | ||
| Season 1 | 6 | November 17, 2024 | December 22, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 8 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Behind the Veil: Entering the Dune Universe A look at the setting of Dune Prophecy in the Dune Universe. |
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| 2 |
Behind the Veil: Houses Divided A look at the origin of the conflict between the Houses and the impact on the timeline in Dune Prophecy. |
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| 3 |
Behind the Veil: Expanding the Universe A look at expanding the Dune Universe to include Dune Prophecy. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hidden Hand On Wallach IX, young Valya Harkonnen promises Mother Superior Raquella that she'll protect the Sisterhood by putting one of their own on the Imperial Throne. Thirty years later, Valya faces a threat to her long-awaited plan. |
November 17, 2024 |
| 2 |
Two Wolves After receiving word about events on Salusa Secundus, Valya brings Theodosia to the Imperial House to help manage the situation. Meanwhile, a reluctant Tula enlists Lila for a vital mission. |
November 24, 2024 |
| 3 |
Sisterhood Above All Following a tragedy, young Tula worries about being accepted despite her family name, while a skeptical Valya struggles with the decision to take the Sisterhood vow. Years later, Valya receives a message that confirms her suspicions. |
December 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | |
| 2 | Episode 2 | |
| 3 | Episode 3 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 17, 2024 |
| Last aired | December 22, 2024 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |