“Twice Born,” the fourth episode of HBO’s “Dune: Prophecy,” finds the Bene Gesserit novices grappling with unsettling shared nightmares, a development that sets Tula on a path to uncover their mysterious origin.
Meanwhile, Valya Harkonnen, ever mindful of her family’s tarnished reputation, makes a bold move to restore their honor on the eve of a crucial Landsraad meeting. Let’s just say, subtlety isn’t exactly a Harkonnen family trait. How this power play will shake up the delicate balance of power remains to be seen, but it’s sure to make things… interesting.
Elsewhere, Ynez confronts her father about the swirling rumors surrounding Desmond, while Kieran’s brewing rebellion forces the Sisterhood to take drastic measures to prevent all-out chaos. It’s a lot to juggle, even for a group as seemingly all-knowing as the Bene Gesserit.
This episode sets the stage for escalating conflict, both within the Sisterhood itself and in the wider political arena of the Dune universe. The shared nightmares hint at something more than mere bad dreams, suggesting a psychological or perhaps even supernatural threat. Kieran’s scheming adds another level of uncertainty to an already unstable situation. And, of course, Valya’s actions have the potential to reshape the future of House Harkonnen and its place in the grand scheme of things. It seems like we are moving past the table-setting phase and into something with more bite. Finally.
“Twice Born” airs Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 9:00 PM on HBO.
