Dune: Prophecy Episode 2 Review | HBO MAX

[@seanbrazell7095]

This episode was an improvement over the last. It's really, REALLY strange how both this show and the film seem to be allergic to showing us or even talking about the spacing Guild in any way whatsoever. It definitely existed at this time and was definitely as important as it is now. It's an intrinsic part of both the universe and its power structure. I'm also starting to think that perhaps this mystery character is either the robot Erasmus himself OR his human son. (who is the first mentat of what will become an entire order equal to other similar groups like Suk doctors and sword masters.)

[@ZachPopeReviews]

Thanks for sharing!

[@GamerplayerWT]

I would disagree that this one had a larger WTF! moment at the end that made me think ‘I have to watch the next episode!’

[@justthej]

Saying this feels like Game of Thrones is a wild oversimplification. Just because a show incorporates political intrigue doesn't mean it's trying to emulate GOT. Political themes have been a cornerstone of storytelling for centuries, long before Westeros came into existence. From the machinations in Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Julius Caesar to the intricate courtly power plays in The West Wing or House of Cards, politics has always been a rich narrative thread. GOT may have popularized a particular blend of fantasy and political drama in recent years, but it certainly didn’t invent the genre or own the concept of political storytelling. Let’s not mistake a shared thematic element for an attempt to mimic a single cultural phenomenon.

[@thomasbaker2067]

I am getting a little interested into the show right now.