HBO's Dune: Prophecy explores Bene Gesserit origins with character-driven storytelling

HBO's "Dune: Prophecy" focuses on the origins of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood, exploring their history thousands of years before Paul Atreides. The show expands on the prequel novel "Sisterhood of Dune," featuring new characters and storylines. Showrunner Alison Schapker aims to balance the vast lore of "Dune" with character-driven storytelling. The series features two timelines, showcasing the Harkonnen sisters' rise within the sisterhood and their impact on the larger narrative. "Dune: Prophecy" emphasizes female characters and their roles in the story, while also exploring themes of power and social structures. The show airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and streams on Max.