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Season 1 – Children of Dune

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Trapped by corrupt religious fanaticism, Emperor Paul Atreides must make an epic sacrifice to change humanity's destiny.
Children of Dune — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Children of Dune may not settle the debate over whether Frank Herbert's landmark opus can truly translate onto the screen, but strong production values and committed performances give this adaptation some spice.

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Phelim O'Neill and Paul Howlett Guardian 05/21/2020
It spins out quite a complicated tale of political and religious intrigue, not quite as battle-heavy as its predecessor, but looks exotic and has a sense of scale missing from most space operas. Go to Full Review Allan Johnson Chicago Tribune 05/21/2020
The special effects are eye-popping, especially the digitally created sand worms and cities. But Children of Dune's slow pacing and generally monotonous story show that looking good isn't better than being good. Go to Full Review Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel 05/20/2020
The ambitious miniseries will bowl over viewers with its dynamic effects, sets, photography, costumes and Matrix-style action. Yet the themes of revenge and fanaticism are often muddled as the actors garble the portentous dialogue. Go to Full Review Alan Ng Film Threat 10/27/2021
7.5/10
Much of the action and intrigue comes from the dialogue, but on the bright side, there's more hand-to-hand fighting than the first. Go to Full Review M.S. Mason Christian Science Monitor 05/21/2020
As hard to follow as it is, this epic will haunt Dune fans long after it leaves the air. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Koen H @Hilveuh Dec 1 Pretty horrendous story wise.. and don't get me started on the atrocious performances, yes even of the more "stellar" actors :/ See more Dan K @RT62961819 04/28/2024 Along with the Dune mini-series from 2000 that Sci-fi channel put out, this is still the most faithful treatment of Frank Herbert’s novels to date. Given that book 4 took place over thousands of years, it’s not too late for James McAvoy to reprise the role of Leto II, God Emperor of Dune. He ts a shame that this version isn’t available to stream. It s available on dvd and bluray though. See more Draec M @RT92436697 04/20/2024 A sequel to the low-budget series from 2000. Still surprisingly faithful to the books ("Mesiah..." and "Children...). Cheap but good to watch. See more C S @Chainsaw67 03/04/2024 Was good. Some very good performances. See more Read all reviews
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Alec Newman

Muad'Dib

Daniela Amavia

Alia Atreides

Edward Atterton

Duncan Idaho

Steven Berkoff

Stilgar

Jessica Brooks

Ghanima Atreides

Julie Cox

Irulan Corrino-Atreides

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 16, 2003 The Messiah With the unforeseen birth of twins, Emperor Paul Atreides loses his supernatural vision and realizes the fate of the future rests with his children. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 17, 2003 The Children Alia sinks into madness as Paul's twin heirs begin to understand their destinies; Princess Wensicia plots to destroy the Atreides family. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 18, 2003 Wensicia proposes a political marriage between her son and Ghanima; Leto embarks on the Golden Path and returns a transformed being. Details

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Children of Dune — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Greg Yaitanes
Executive Producer
Richard P. Rubinstein
Screenwriter
John Harrison
Network
SYFY
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 16, 2003