HBO's Dune: Prophecy explores origins of Bene Gesserit from Sisterhood of Dune novel

"Dune: Prophecy" is based on the novel "Sisterhood of Dune," written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. This book is part of the prequel trilogy "Great Schools of Dune," released in 2012. The series premiered on November 17 on HBO and Sky Atlantic. It explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit, focusing on characters Valya and Tula Harkonnen as they face threats to humanity's future. Set about 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve's films, "Dune: Prophecy" expands the Dune universe. The show will consist of six episodes, concluding on December 22.