HBO Wants Its Big Dune Show to Be the Next Game of Thrones. Good Luck With That.
Briefly

Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part One risks depicting Paul Atreides as a savior, overlooking the totalitarian fate that awaits him, echoing history's missteps.
The Dune saga reflects on a cult of personality, with characters like Paul Atreides embodying the danger of charismatic leadership leading to tyrannical regimes.
In Dune: Prophecy, the Bene Gesserit’s manipulations for power foreshadow a future intertwined with betrayal and self-interest, diverting from noble intentions.
Valya Harkonnen leads a manipulative sisterhood in Dune: Prophecy, showcasing a stark contrast to the high ideals intended for the future of their order.
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