Series synopsis
Frank Herbert's Dune is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure drama television series that premiered on Syfy on December 3, 2000. It ended on December 6, 2000. It was created by John Harrison. It stars Alec Newman, Barbora Kodetová, Saskia Reeves and William Hurt.
In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.
Premise
In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.
Premise: One man. One planet. One destiny.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alec Newman as Paul Atreides / Muad'Dib / Usul
- Barbora Kodetová as Chani
- Saskia Reeves as Lady Jessica Atreides
- William Hurt as Duke Leto Atreides
- P.H. Moriarty as Gurney Halleck
- Matt Keeslar as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen
- Ian McNeice as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
- Uwe Ochsenknecht as Stilgar
Supporting cast
- Zuzana Geislerová as Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
- Giancarlo Giannini as Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV
- Julie Cox as Princess Irulan Corrino
- László I. Kish as Glossu Beast Rabban Harkonnen
- Miroslav Táborský as Count Hasimir Fenring
- Laura Burton as Alia Atreides
- James Watson as Duncan Idaho
- Karel Dobrý as Dr. Pardot Kynes
- Philip Lenkowsky as Guild Agent
- Pavel Vokoun as Guard
- Brian Jaurequi as Fremen Man #1
- Petr Vacek as Fremen Man #2
Guest cast
- Robert Russell as Dr. Yueh
- Matěj Forman as Puppeteer
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 9 | ||
| Season 1 | 3 | December 3, 2000 | December 6, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Lure of Spice This is a behind the scenes featurette on the production of Dune and it features a number of short sound bytes of the cast. |
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| 2 |
Science Future/Science Fiction Writers roundtable discussion about science fiction becoming reality at UCLA. Harlan Ellison, Ray Kurzweil, Octavia Butler, John Harrison, Michael Cassutt. |
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| 3 |
Defining the Messiah Various religious scholars from around the world weigh in on what makes up a messiah. Also includes a Jungian psychologist to give a non-spiritual take |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dune On the emperor's order, Duke Leto Atreides moves from his home planet, Caladan, with his family to lead the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. After an attack on their stronghold, his son, Paul, and his wife, Lady Jessica, flee into the desert. |
December 3, 2000 |
| 2 |
Muad'Dib The Lady Jessica and her son, Paul Atreides, manage to contact the native Dune population, known as Fremen. |
December 4, 2000 |
| 3 |
The Prophet Paul Atreides, who has become known as Paul Muad'Dib, leads a rebellion against the Harkonnen, who have the secret support of the emperor. |
December 6, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syfy |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 3, 2000 |
| Last aired | December 6, 2000 |
| Runtime | 95 minutes |
| Status | Ended |