The fifth episode of Dune Prophecy is now streaming on Max Malaysia.

Check out my breakdown of Dune Prophecy Episode 1, Episode 2 and Episode 3 here. and Episode 4 here.

Set within the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. Dune: Prophecy is inspired by the novel Sisterhood Of Dune, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

Cast includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha. Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer. Diane Ademu-John co-developed the series and serves as executive producer. Anna Foerster executive-produced and directed multiple episodes including the first.

At the time of writing, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune Part Two has grossed a whopping US$$714.44 million globally. In the meantime, check out our glowing review of Dune Part Two by heading over here.

Max is now available in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries (replacing HBO GO) starting from 19 November 2024.

Desmond Hart Becomes The Emperor’s Bashar, The Leader Of The Elite Troops Called The Sardaukar

In the Dune universe, Bashar was a military rank of the Sardaukar comparable to the Old Earth rank of Colonel.

These Sardaukar look different from the ones in the Dune movies, which take place 10,000 years in the future.

Constantine Corrino Is The Son Of One Of The Bene Gesserit, Sister Francesca

He’s an illegitimate son of the Emperor, since he’s not the son of Empress Natalya. This means that Princess Ynez is the sole legitimate heir to the Lion Throne (that’s the name of the throne of the Emperor in the Dune universe, similar to how it’s called the Iron Throne in the Game Of Thrones universe).

Sister Francesca is there to convince the Emperor to give a bigger position to their son, Constantine.

Lila Is Being Controlled By One Of Her Ancestors, Mother Superior Raquella

If you remember, Mother Superior Raquella Berto-Anirul was the founder of the Bene Gesserit (as seen in Episode 1 of Dune Prophecy).

Unlocking genetic memory via the process of the Agony will sometimes result in this or the person going mad because they have access to the memories and personalities of their ancestors.

Lila/Raquella Confirms That Desmond Hart’s Killing Method Involves A Biological Weapon That Was Originally Created By Thinking Machines

According to Raquella, the nightmares and deaths (caused by Desmond Hart) involve a genetically modified airborne RNA retrovirus.

Raquella also mentions that the virus was originally created by the Thinking Machines during the Butlerian Jihad war in what was called the Omnius Plague.

That’s interesting because Omnius is mentioned. Omnius was the AI leader of the Thinking Machines during the Butlerian Jihad.

So, the truth is that it was never magic or mysticism, just technology behind it all.

Constantine Reports Keiran Atreides For Being A Rebel

For doing this, the Emperor promotes Constantine to the commander of the Imperial Fleet, which will be heading to Arrakis to maintain control of the planet and Spice.

It’s Revealed That Desmond Hart Is Both An Atreides And A Harkonnen, Just Like The Future Paul Atreides

Tula uses the Bene Gesserit’s genetic library to determine Desmond Hart’s lineage and it’s revealed that Desmond Hart has both Atreides and Harkonnen blood. In the future, Paul Atreides is also of Atreides and Harkonnen blood, and is the eventual result of the Bene Gesserit’s long term plans.

In a later scene, Desmond reveals that his mother was a sister of the Bene Gesserit, who abandoned him on Arrakis. This is why he wants revenge against the Bene Gesserit.

So, was Desmond Hart planned or an accidental mistake? We don’t know yet.

The episode ends with Empress Natalya joining forces with Desmon Hart to take down the Bene Gesserit.

There you have it, folks, only one episode left.

Until next week!