Prophecy has six episodes to reveal exactly what members of the Bene Gesserit can do. That was apparent in this Sunday’s ...

but the Bene Tleilax are arguably the most important sub group in the Dune universe. Their creations are a constant across Frank Herbert’s books, despised by the rest of the universe but ...

HBO series Dune: Prophecy sets itself apart from other Dune media by its focus on female characters, particularly the powerful Bene Gesserit order. Dune: Prophecy opens with a younger version of ...

Herbert drew deep lines of gender essentialism and gender stereotypes in his universe in the early Dune books; the Bene Gesserit can only rule in a “power behind the throne” kind of way ...

After two big-screen Dune blockbusters in the last three years, it’s safe to say that movie viewers now know the basics of the Bene Gesserit. It’s clear that this mysterious sisterhood can manipulate ...

The Voice used by the Bene Gesserit has played an important role in the story of Dune from the very beginning. Lady Jessica violated her Sisterhood’s rules and taught it to her son Paul Atreides.

In Dune: Prophecy, the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood becomes a significant presence in the galaxy, influencing the political scene through their expertise in truth and deceit. This origins story delves ...