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The new trailer for the next episode of Dune: Prophecy, the next episode, shows Valya Harkonnen returning to her ancestral homeland, as Lila fights for her life. The HBO series, directed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker, explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood. Set centuries before the rise of Paul Atreides in Dune, Dune: Prophecy focuses on sisters Valya (Emily Watson) and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams), charting their rise to power. The series also stars Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart, a rogue mercenary, and Chloe Lea as Lila, a young acolyte whose connection to the Bene Gesserit becomes crucial by the end of the second episode.
HBO/Max has released a trailer for the next episode of ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ which teases the return to the Harkonnen homeland and shows the aftermath of Lila’s near-death encounter during the ritual known as “The Agony,” in which the Sisters must overcome a poison-induced reunion with their ancestors. The preview also hints at a deeper look into Valya and Tula’s upbringing. Watch the Dune: Prophecy Episode 3 Trailer is the trailer for Episode 3:
What does the Dune: Prophecy trailer mean for the upcoming episode
A deeper exploration of the Harkonnen homeworld
The Episode 3 trailer highlights the continued exploration of the Bene Gesserit origins and their role in shaping the political and social landscape of the galaxy through the Sister’s use of indirect force. Revisiting the homeland of the Harkonnens, the series will delve deeper into the dynamics of one of the Imperium’s most infamous houses, perhaps further exploring their lineage of malevolence, ambition, and 10,000-year-old feud with the Atreides. The trailer suggests that Valya and Tula’s return will also reveal key plot developments regarding their harsh training under the Sisterhood.
Lila’s survival after “The Agony” hints at her growing importance to the Sisterhood’s future, especially in regards to Raquella’s prophecy of a soldier much like Desmond Hart. The young sister’s arc also points to a potential rift between Valya and Tula’s sisterhood, as Tula’s maternal love for her assistant may begin to appear as a weakness to Valya. Additionally, the trailer suggests that the Harkonnen homeland will serve as a critical backdrop to the ongoing power struggle between Emperor Javicco Corrino and the Sisters, perhaps revealing secrets tied to the house’s connection to the Bene Gesserit.
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