Prophecy ” showrunner Alison Schapker loved seeing all the Bene Gesserit love this Halloween. “I really enjoyed the cosplay going on out there,” she told IndieWire. To get to tell the origin story of this group of women was a dream for Schapker because she has long been a fan of Herbert’s novels.

Dune: Prophecy briefly touches upon the Butlerian Jihad, with this past conflict explaining the lack of "robots" in the events of the Dune movies.

Dune: Prophecy's first episode introduces audiences to several characters and plotlines. Here's our breakdown of the political schemes at work.