If you’re a fan of the “Dune” films, you’ll want to watch the new prequel series “Dune: Prophecy” to see how it all began.

The new series is set 10,000 years before the events of the “Dune” films featuring Timothée Chalamet And Zendaya.

According to an episode description, the series premiere will chronicle the beginnings of a plan by a mysterious brotherhood that will one day become the Bene Gesserit to put one of their own on the Imperial throne.

What is “Dune: Prophecy” about?

In Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” filmsthe Atreides and the Harkonnens find themselves at war over the titular desert planet of Arrakis as part of a larger plot orchestrated by the influential Bene Gesserit.

The shadow and ancient sect of women with extraordinary powers exert their influence over the Emperor and other rulers of the “Dune” imperium. But thousands of years before Paul Atreides became the messiah – the Lisan al Gaib – of the Fremen native to the planet. on his rise to claim the thronethe legendary Bene Gesserit were simply an order of women with high ambitions.

How this brotherhood rose to power – and how two of the most powerful houses in the “Dune” universe, the Atreides and the Harkonnens, became bitter adversaries – is the subject of an upcoming prequel series“Dune: Prophecy.”

When is “Dune: Prophecy” released?

“Dune: Prophecy” will have its one-hour premiere at 9 p.m. EST on Sunday, November 17.

How to watch “Dune: Prophecy”

“Dune: Prophecy” will be broadcast HBO TV channel and will be available for streaming on Max, HBO’s streaming service.

Maximum Subscription Plans start at $9.99 per month with ads, allowing users to stream on up to two devices at once. Ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 per month, which includes the added ability to download up to 30 titles to watch on the go. The highest tier, which costs $20.99 per month, includes the ability to stream to four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads.

HBO also offers packages with Hulu And Disney+.

Trailer for “Dune: Prophecy”

“Dune: Prophecy” Cast

Harkonnens, the pre-Bene Gesserit sisters and even an Atreides will be played by a large ensemble during its eight-episode first season.

Here is an overview:

Read the “Dune” books

Frank Herbert’s book series takes longer to complete than the six hours that have hit the big screen so far. These are six novels published between 1965 and 1985, a year before Herbert’s death. His son, Brian Herbert, co-wrote other books set in the Dune universe, according to dunenovels.com.

The two also adapt “Dune” into one graphic novel serieswith the first volume published in 2020. Volume 3 is expected for summer 2024, according to the series website.

If you are a beginner, you can consult or reserve the first novel at Louisville Free Public Library in book, audiobook CD, ebook, or downloadable audiobook form.

How to watch the ‘Dune’ movies?

Both “Dune” films are available to stream on Max, where the prequel series premieres.

This article was originally published in the Louisville Courier Journal: ‘Dune: Prophecy’: When does the series air, cast, where to watch