Inspired by 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, a continuation of the series’ lore from Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the prequel centers on a mysterious organization called the Sisterhood (which will eventually become the Bene Gesserit).

Dune: Prophecy hits our screens this weekend, and critics are getting the first say on the series, which serves as a prequel to Denis Villeneuve's Dune universe and follows the lives of the Bene Gesserit.

Dune: Prophecy episodes 1-4, reviewed by Tyler Robertson. Narrated by Erik Adams.Dune: Prophecy’s depiction of a fledgling Bene Gesserit gives fans of later Dune novels a lot to chew on. Many of the more character-focused elements of its story are thrilling,

HBO's Bene Gesserit origin story is strange and mysterious, except when it feels like Frank Herbert mapped onto George R.R. Martin.