As a gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in the vast and intricate worlds of both Dune and Game of Thrones, I find myself eagerly anticipating the premiere of HBO’s Dune: Prophecy. The initial reviews have painted a picture that seems to be a fascinating blend of these two epic sagas, promising a grand space opera with the political intrigue and complex characters that made Game of Thrones such a captivating watch.
The early feedback and Rotten Tomatoes rating for HBO’s upcoming series “Dune: Prophecy” are noticeably lower than those for the Dune movies. This show, set 10,000 years prior to the events in the 2021 Dune, functions as a prequel to Denis Villeneuve’s films, focusing on the origin story of the renowned Bene Gesserit order.
First Dune: Prophecy reviews call it ‘Game of Thrones in space’
Initial responses to Dune: Prophecy vary from favorable to quite good, as critics make both complimentary and less than flattering comparisons between this series and the popular HBO show, Game of Thrones.
According to Ed Power from The Daily Telegraph, it’s astonishing that Dune: Prophecy has managed to reach the screens… What’s even more shocking is that it turns out to be an enjoyable watch, although it should be mentioned that its original spirit is closer to Game of Thrones than Dune.
Simplifying this statement, David Fear from Rolling Stone criticized Dune: Prophecy for attempting too hard to mimic the style of Game of Thrones in space, which sometimes made it neglect its own storyline obligations. Instead, it seemed overly focused on pleasing its corporate bosses.
As a fellow gamer diving deep into the Dune universe, I’d say this series is a strong expedition to its far-off corners, truly living up to the hype.
Alternatively, as stated by Chase Hutchinson from TheWrap, “This isn’t just great TV, it’s the initial moves in a potentially daring and visionary saga that not even the powerful Bene Gesserit could have accurately predicted.
As reported by Joshua Ryan from Fandomwire, “Dune: Prophecy” seems more like a copy than an extension of the movies directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Vicky Jessop from London Evening Standard described Dune: Prophecy as “beautiful” yet “dry.” Later, she commented that the overall product was hard to swallow – an unexpected challenge, considering the positive sentiment towards Denis Villeneuve’s films. This intricate universe of nobles and witches could use more room to expand – Dune is not a sci-fi version of Game of Thrones as one might expect.
Dune: Prophecy’s Rotten Tomatoes score isn’t as good as the movies
Dune: Prophecy has garnered a lower Rotten Tomatoes score than both the Dune movies.
The upcoming series currently has an approval rating of 73% on the review aggregating site Rotten Tomatoes after 26 reviews. In comparison, Dune: Part One (2021) has an approval rating of 83% after 514 reviews, and Dune: Part Two (2024) has a 92% approval rating after 448 reviews.
Dune: Prophecy premieres on HBO on November 17, 2024.
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2024-11-12 21:10