She claims: “Humanity’s greatest weapon is the lie.”

She also tells the class that humanity uses lies as a survival mechanism.

“Human Beings rely on lies to survive…

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Lying is among the most sophisticated task a brain can perform.”

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Chernobyldemonstrates the same theme concerning lyingbut in a different way.

Khomyuk is a kind, caring woman who will assist anyone she can.

Emily Watson’s characters from Dune Prophecy and Chernobyl

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She is persistent in her efforts, which helps convince Legasov to speak the truth publicly.

Her visions have driven her to take drastic actions to ensure their order controls the gene line.

She aims to influence politics to ensure the future avoids the devastation she has seen in her visions.

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The common element behind the two characters is her dealing with the concept of the truth.

InDune, Watson’s character manipulates the truth; InChernobyl, she works to uncover lies.

Chernobylholds impressive Rotten Tomatoes scores of 95% for critics and 97% for audiences.

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The same cannot be said forDune: Prophecy, which debuted lukewarm Rotten Tomatoes scores.

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