It should first be mentioned that the series strictly isn’t bad.

The production value is what one would expect from an HBO show andDune: Prophecy’scastis exceptional.

It’s worth breaking down why.

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LikeDune: Prophecy, the non-Frank Herbert books aren’t terrible.

They’re decent books that expand the world with some interesting lore and characters.

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Valya Harkonnen in front of Dune book covers

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Paul Atreides, played by Timothee Chalomet, and Lady Jessica, played by Rebecca Ferguson, juxtaposed next to the covers of various Dune novels.

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Paul Atreides from Dune s2 and Valya Harkonnen from Dune Prophecy

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