Showrunner Alison Schapker discusses her journey in creating the new HBO "Dune" series, how television is becoming more cinematic and her special message for loyal fans.

“Dune: Prophecy” mainly focuses on the Sisterhood, a group of women who eventually become the Bene Gesserit (who, by the time of the main “Dune” storyline, use their mind-controlling powers and talent for shaping the religious beliefs of far-flung societies to control galactic politics).

The biggest problem is the problem that plagues seemingly all prequels: the fact that no matter how far back in the past the story might go, imaginations can only stretch so far. Once again there is a conflict between the Harkonnen and the Atreides families (the novelty here being the Harkonnens get more screentime),

Prophecy' reflect on the elements that inspired them when creating the new HBO original series. Record numbers of young men voted for Trump in the 2024 election. What drove them to the right? "Latino male Trump voter told CNN mass deportation won't extend to law-abiding workers.

Dune: Prophecy is a much riskier bet than its studio seems to realize — one that could very well fail to pay off.

Dune: Prophecy is HBO's latest show, set as a prequel to the feature film franchise. Here's when it's being released and how you can watch it.

Since its 2021 release, Dune has captivated audiences with its epic tales set on the spice-rich planet Arrakis. The movie—based on Frank Herbert’s best-selling Dune books—follows Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he travels to the planet Arrakis in the hopes of bringing their beloved “spice” to his family's allies.