‘It’s Weird Like Half the Show is Cool…’: Dune Prophecy’s 1st Episode Brings in Mixed Reviews; Find Out What Fans Had to Say

As someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the rich tapestry of science fiction, I must admit that Dune: Prophecy piqued my curiosity from the moment it was announced. Having followed the saga since its inception, I eagerly anticipated this prequel, especially with the stellar cast it boasts.


The long-anticipated debut of Dune: Prophecy has arrived! Featuring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Mark Strong, and numerous other talented actors, fans have been eagerly waiting for the Dune series to expand its storyline. This prequel, set 10,000 years ago, centers around Valya Harkonnen, the leader of a group known as Truthsayers, and her sister Tula. If anyone is perplexed about who the ‘Truthsayers’ are, they might recognize them by their future name – Bene Gesserit.

As a devout fan, I can’t help but draw parallels between the captivating Prophecy and the House of the Dragon, the enthralling prequel to Game of Thrones. The timeline in which these stories unfold is remarkably distant from the core narrative we followed in the show, and it’s evident that both series share a common origin as HBO productions. Furthermore, they both delve deeply into themes of violence, bloodshed, and the complexities of power.

After the debut of the television series, it’s no surprise that social media platforms were flooded with diverse views on the characters, storyline, and other aspects. One user who previously used Twitter expressed astonishment at how rapidly certain characters’ situations deteriorated, stating, “I found this show surprisingly mild for a pilot, but then Ragnar Lothbrok slow-cooks a child! #DuneProphecy.

Some viewers found themselves confused by the discrepancy between the events in the Dune series and the timeline in Denis Villeneuve’s movies. They highlighted that an introduction to the episode made it clear that it was set “10,148 years before the birth of Paul Atreides.”)

Nevertheless, some viewers found the shift in the series’ tone to be unsettling, expressing their displeasure as, “It’s strange; one part feels high-budget and HBO quality, while the other half is reminiscent of a steamy CW teen drama… #DuneProphecy.

While there seems to be a favorite character among fans so far, and it happens to be Desmond Hart, portrayed by Travis Fimmel who’s famously known as Ragnar Lothbrok from Vikings. A user humorously commented, “Space Ragnar is undeniably the most captivating character in Dune.

Instead of one person humorously commenting on the happenings from the initial episode, it was “Desmond Hart’s take on the first episode that was amusing.

Viewers have had a range of powerful responses to the pilot episode of Dune: Prophecy, leaving us in suspense as we anticipate whether the second installment, scheduled for broadcast on November 24th, will meet or exceed viewer expectations.

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2024-11-18 20:55