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TV series

Frank Herbert's Dune

2000TV-141 season6.8 / 10

One man. One planet. One destiny.

In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.

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Checked Sep 5, 2026

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Synopsis

In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Dune

1h 35m6.8 / 10

On the emperor's order, Duke Leto Atreides moves from his home planet, Caladan, with his family to lead the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. After an attack on their stronghold, his son, Paul, and his wife, Lady Jessica, flee into the desert.

Episode credits

Directed by John HarrisonGuest stars Robert Russell

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Episode 2

Muad'Dib

1h 35m6.2 / 10

The Lady Jessica and her son, Paul Atreides, manage to contact the native Dune population, known as Fremen.

Episode credits

Directed by John HarrisonWritten by John HarrisonGuest stars Matěj Forman

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Episode 3

The Prophet

1h 35m6.6 / 10finale

Paul Atreides, who has become known as Paul Muad'Dib, leads a rebellion against the Harkonnen, who have the secret support of the emperor.

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Directed by John HarrisonWritten by John Harrison

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Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026

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Cast

Alec NewmanPaul Atreides / Muad'Dib / Usul
Barbora KodetováChani
Saskia ReevesLady Jessica Atreides
William HurtDuke Leto Atreides
P.H. MoriartyGurney Halleck
Matt KeeslarFeyd-Rautha Harkonnen
Ian McNeiceBaron Vladimir Harkonnen
Uwe OchsenknechtStilgar

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
  • Victor Television Productions, Inc.United States
  • Milk & Honey PicturesCzechia
  • Evision
  • New Amsterdam EntertainmentUnited States
  • Tandem CommunicationsGermany

Themes

alien planetbased on novel or bookdirectorexcitedfaithfuturegiant wormheir