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Frank Herbert's Children of Dune

2003TV-141 season6.9 / 10

Born to rule an empire. Destined to tear it apart.

Twelve years following the events of Dune, the Atreides family must overcome a conspiracy that threatens to destroy their legacy and undermine their House in the eyes of The Empire. Only Paul's children can prevent this catastrophe from destroying everything and saving House Atreides from this malevolent force.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

Frank Herbert's Children of Dune premiered March 16, 2003. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Twelve years following the events of Dune, the Atreides family must overcome a conspiracy that threatens to destroy their legacy and undermine their House in the eyes of The Empire. Only Paul's children can prevent this catastrophe from destroying everything and saving House Atreides from this malevolent force.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

The Messiah

This episode starts 12 years after the first Dune miniseries. Duke Paul Atreides has become emperor. During an attack he is blinded but utilizes his "visions of the future" to see. Chani his concubine has given him twins - Leto II and Ghanima. When his children are attacked, Paul uses Leto's eyes to see and avert the danger, but in the process loses his psychic vision and becomes completely blind. In accordance with Fremen custom, he walks into the desert and leaves his children in the care of his sister, Alia.

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Episode 2

The Children

As conspiracies to gain political power abound, Paul's power base is eroded from within and his highly ambitious sister, Alia is gaining a political foothold. Born aware of her ancestral memories, Alia is considered an abomination by the Bene Gesserit. The Lady Jessica, her mother returns to Dune (Arrakis) to visit her grandchildren Leto II and Ghanima. When one particular ancestor begins to possess Alia, Lady Jessica has to take refuge. Leto II and Ghanima devise a plan toward salvation.

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Episode 3

The Golden Path

As Alia becomes totally possessed she also has to deal with rebel Fremen. Ghanima, who survived an attack on her by House Corrino, is now engaged to Farad'n Corrino. Unexpectedly, Leto II returns from the desert being believed dead. While in the desert his body has absorbed some sandtrout, slowly mutating him into a sandworm. Alia resists possession by the baron while Irulan declines Jessica's offer to return with her to Caladan.

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Cast

Alec NewmanPaul Atreides / Muad'Dib / Usul / The Prophet
James McAvoyLeto Atreides II
Jessica BrooksGhanima Atreides
Daniela AmaviaAlia Atreides
Julie CoxIrulan Corrino-Atreides
Edward AttertonDuncan Idaho / Hayt
Alice KrigeLady Jessica Atreides
Susan SarandonPrincess Wensicia Corrino

Credits

Created by
John Harrison
Written by
John Harrison, Frank Herbert

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Miniseries
Episodes
3
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • SyfyUnited States
  • Blixa Film Productktion
  • Hallmark EntertainmentUnited States
  • New Amsterdam EntertainmentUnited States
  • ABC Television

Themes

based on novel or bookfutureminiseriesprophecyromanticsandstormsequelspace opera