Exploring 'Dune: Prophecy': A Prequel Series Ambitious Yet Flawed
Set 10,000 years before Denis Villeneuve's films, 'Dune: Prophecy' endeavors to illuminate the genesis of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood. Drawing from Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s 'Sisterhood of Dune', the series follows the Harkonnen siblings and Emperor Corrino's quest for supremacy. Despite inventive elements, the show struggles to meet the high bar set by its peers, facing criticism for its pacing and setting.