"It's tremendously satisfying to be in a universe where women are taken seriously when it comes to power and politics, and driving the story," "Dune: Prophecy" showrunner Alison Schapker tells IW.

Prophecy has dropped its first episode, triggering numerous reactions across social media. While it has received a good response overall, fans have particularly grown curious about the character of Desmond Hart played by Travis Fimmel.

Dune: Prophecy briefly touches upon the Butlerian Jihad, with this past conflict explaining the lack of "robots" in the events of the Dune movies.