Series synopsis
Frank Herbert's Children of Dune is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure drama television series that premiered on Syfy on March 16, 2003. It ended on March 18, 2003. It was created by John Harrison. It stars Alec Newman, James McAvoy, Jessica Brooks and Daniela Amavia.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Born to rule an empire. Destined to tear it apart.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alec Newman as Paul Atreides / Muad'Dib / Usul / The Prophet
- James McAvoy as Leto Atreides II
- Jessica Brooks as Ghanima Atreides
- Daniela Amavia as Alia Atreides
- Julie Cox as Irulan Corrino-Atreides
- Edward Atterton as Duncan Idaho / Hayt
- Alice Krige as Lady Jessica Atreides
- Susan Sarandon as Princess Wensicia Corrino
Supporting cast
- Martin McDougall as Scytale
- Steven Berkoff as Stilgar
- P.H. Moriarty as Gurney Halleck
- Barbora Kodetová as Chani
- Ian McNeice as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
- Gee Williams as Bijaz
- Rik Young as Javid
- Karel Dobrý as Korba
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | March 19, 2003 | April 2, 2003 |
| Season 1 | 3 | March 16, 2003 | March 18, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The VFX Revealed Making Dune Children. VFX Revealed |
March 19, 2003 |
| 2 |
The Worm Capture Storyboard Comparison - The Worm Capture |
March 26, 2003 |
| 3 |
Landing Storyboard Comparison - Landing |
March 26, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Messiah 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. |
March 16, 2003 |
| 2 |
The Children 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. |
March 17, 2003 |
| 3 |
The Golden Path 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. |
March 18, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syfy |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 16, 2003 |
| Last aired | March 18, 2003 |
| Runtime | 87 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Sunday |