30/22
This series draws on the material from the Great Schools of Dune trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J
Two Harkonnen sisters battle forces that threaten the future of humanity and form the legendary sect that would become known as the Bene Gesserit. Whether exploring the stars, escaping dystopias, or making the world a better place, these women are the epitome of science fiction.
A prequel to the original Dune, it tells the story of how Sister Rossak evolved into the Bene Gesserit
Anderson. The incident in which Valya Harkonnen voices her comes from an event called “Mentats of Dune.” All three books weave together the evolution of the Sisterhood, the Mentats, the Navigators, and the Suk Doctors.
Referenced in AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast: The New Normal (2020)
Honestly, the entire time I was watching the show, I felt like it was airing on the SyFy channel. I’ve heard that you have to read the book to understand the series, so maybe that’s why.
Unfortunately, I think this falls into the category of more recent shows like Rings of Power (which I would say is better)
The story just didn’t seem rich or engaging (as I found myself getting distracted by everything around me, and that’s what happens when I lose focus). While it’s fair to say the production value was great, it just doesn’t seem to be up to MAX, especially when compared to their other huge hits.