HBO's 'Dune: Prophecy' Prequel Faces Mixed Reviews and High Expectations

"Dune: Prophecy," a prequel to the "Dune" films, premieres on November 17, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max. The series, set 10,000 years before the events of the movies, explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood. It stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, and Mark Strong, and is based on the novel "Sisterhood of Dune." The six-episode series will air weekly, with streaming options available on Max through various platforms, including Amazon Prime, Hulu, and DirecTV Stream.