DUNE: Children of Dune: TV Miniseries (2003)

Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003)

Dir. Greg Yaitanes | Length: 3 episodes, approx 82 minutes each.

Most of the principal characters return for the continuation of the Dune saga, although not all of them are played by the same actor/actress.

Books II: Dune Messiah (1969) and III: Children of Dune (1976) are merged because it makes sense to do so, Unfortunately, that means it has a lot of story to cover in a short time.

It begins twelve years after the events of the previous miniseries (see Dune (2000)).

The tense political situation is ongoing, and although changed is no less problematic.

The 'abomination' is older and behaving like a Bene Gesserit bitch should, with concerns of her own that have little to do with affairs of state.

The religious beliefs that surround Muad'Dib are beginning to take its toll on the reluctant Messianic figure. His actions will have a direct result on the future of the planet.

DUNE: TV Miniseries (2000)

Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)

Dir. John Harrison | Length: 3 episodes, approx 98 minutes each.

There is a substance, a spice, found in only one place in the known universe, on Dune, a desert planet also known as Arrakis. The spice is the most important substance known to man. It prolongs life and enables interstellar travel. Without it interplanetary trade would cease and great empires would fall. That makes people nervous and nervous people often do desperate things.

The Padishah Emperor controls Dune. He's more nervous than most. People he favours are permitted to mine the spice. People that oppose him are quickly silenced and left to die. There are a number of political houses that the Emperor can use to keep the spice flowing. Each house has its own agenda. Each house has its own problems. Each house hates the other.

There's a prophecy that tells of a time when a man will come. A saviour. That time is now.

DUNE: The Original Novels (1965-85)

Dune (1965)

Author: Frank Herbert  |  Page Count: 562 (605 inc. Appendices)

"What do you despise? By this are you truly known."

-From 'Manual of Muad’Dib' by the Princess Irulan

Frank Herbert's Dune Saga is the story of the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune, upon which is found a rare and valuable resource that every Great House in existence depends upon. Without it interstellar trade would end. Even the Emperor of the Known Universe would be rendered mostly powerless in all but name. Whosoever controls the retrieval and distribution of that specific resource will be a formidable foe in a never-ending and far-reaching power struggle.

The first book concentrates on the rise of a reluctant messianic figure from not-quite-humble beginnings towards something he never expected to be.

The two things are connected but are each only a small part of what the novel contains. There's a staggering amount of depth beneath the surface, exploring everything from petty feuds and familial concerns to the basic needs of evolution, ecology, society and the intersection of religion, politics and power.