Sisterhood Above All

What an episode! We get to see the lethal and cunning nature of both Harkonen sisters. We already knew Valia was a wolf, but Tula . . .

They are a formidable and dangerous duo, capable of manipulating situations to their advantage with deadly precision. As for Tula, she is the embodiment of Lady Macbeth, "Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it. "

I am thoroughly enjoying the series. It's refreshing to see a show that isn't based on any existing books, allowing for original and innovative ideas. The writing is top-notch, and the acting and cinematography are equally impressive. I hope this series continues to deliver such high-quality content for many years to come.

Again, the creative team poured their soul into this episode, sooo many great details that book fans will enjoy! The first Gom Jabbar! Gel-circuit computer! The first step toward spice agony! Salusan bull! The then-Tula Fjord! And hot damn, I absolutely LOVED the setpieces with the fur whales!

And again, the writing was soo sub-par that it hurts. Especially the opening on Lankiveil, the family dinner. Exposition dump, "tell, don't show", spelling out a character's motivations and traits instead of just... You know, showing us, perhaps?

Imagine an everyday conversation like this:

• Hello my second daughter.

• Hello my father of great social and economic status.

• How was your 25th week in the school we are paying you from our offshore investments?

• Most pleasant, but not so much for my second sister who was born exactly 10 years ago.

Felt natural? No? Well, neither the dinner talk in the Harkonnen family. All the accolade for Jessica Barden who tried to bring the most out of that garbage of a script.

And yeah, why would we EVER want to see the scene about Vayla finding out the use of the Voice, when you can literally make Griffin tell us the story, and spoon-feed us about her awesomeness.

Also, Tula, if you're trying to lay low for your secret plan, the worst possible answer for the "when can we see your family" question is what you gave. Literally, anything else would've raised way less red-flags... But I guess Orry and his people are just that gullible. That scene was mildly enjoyable, although the outcome had been telegraphed from miles away.

This episode was better than the previous two, but it irks me to no end to see yet another good source material being wasted in the hands of mediocre writers and show runners.

...on one hand I like the show, but on the other I am getting a Star Wars/ Harry Potter vibe.

I don't like how they went for the Sisterhood perspective. They want to humanize the Sisterhood, but to me the Sisterhood is this mystic entity that is conniving behind the scenes. I would rather have them keep that aura.

In my opinion it would've been better if the storyline revolved around the emperor and Hart character and have the Sisterhood play a big part in the background.

The reason I get a Star Wars vibe is because of the clothes they wear, the spaceships and especially the scene where Valya was standing in the rain. That reminded me of Rey in the rain in the Rise of Skywalker. Also Valya's ability to manipulate gives me the Jedi force vibes.

The Harry Potter vibe comes from the fact that we follow Valya during her training years. It's like they are at Hogwarts and someone will say "You're a wizard, Valya".

I still like the series and I am invested in it, but those points just bother me a bit.

I don't know why I am still watching this.

The Denis Villenueve films were great and very rewatchable. This is never getting revisited.

It's boring. Really boring. The acting, off such a ridiculous fan fiction script, is dreary.

This episode lost all the Villenueve style points by having the Harkonen home world a freezing, whale infested wasteland and the Atreides home world being a forest.

All the men are weak. All the women are intelligent, skilful and resourceful.

It still feels like the Acolyte.

Where has Ragnar Lothbrok gone? The only interesting character wasn't in this turgid episode.

Avoid.

Alright! Here we go! First off, the first episode was very enjoyable Travis Fimmel was the star! Second episode was watchable, because of Travis Fimmel. Third Episode was NOT watchable because Travis Fimmel was absent. The sisterhood storyline is quite boring and uneventful. I would like to focus more on Desmond Hart, and Arrakis and more action complimented with politics. I am assuming we will get more in future episodes. I would like to primarily see more Villeneuve esque worlds and themes, the composer Volker Bertelmann does not do Hans Zimmer justice. I do hope the show can deliver more, next week!