The Complete Dune Saga Summary - Books ( 1 - 6 )

[@crackiechan8704]

This series is a random acid trip. After seeing Part 2 in theaters I got hyped for more but after you explained what happens I don't think Im excited anymore 😂😢😅😂

[@FatalxBlade]

Haha it sounds way more wild in a summary. Somehow it all works in the books. You're not wrong though it is a trip.

[@whatisthisnewfeaturehandle]

​@@FatalxBladeHe'll be surprised during the beefswelling scene and a certain... climbing scene

[@jenzilee3088]

Me too!!!

[@uncle_kenneth16]

same, I hope they don't make the 2-6 books as a movie. Just leave it as it is. I don't wanna see zendaya die!! Hahaha

[@StajoLaBell]

No they should make Messiah and Children of Dune ​@@uncle_kenneth16

[@Fantom_True]

So my friend wasnt lying when i asked her to describe the books in one word and she said "duncan idaho"

[@FatalxBlade]

Haha she was right, in a weird way he's kind of the main character.

[@jonathanchristopher7087]

I kinda hope Paul could lead the movie instead of Duncan. 😅😂

[@kylethomas2760]

I just watched a ton of dune book videos as a new comer and I loved the 2 movies. All of a sudden I am not exited for more movies. Duncan is not the main character I was hoping for :(

[@Dohsoda]

Just finished reading the second novel. Never would have guessed that Duncan Idaho had such an important part to the story. If the film series takes off, Jason Momoa can cost on this series for a long time.

[@FatalxBlade]

Yes I'm interested in seeing where they decide to go if the movies continue doing well. Whether they stick to the canon or not. Personally I think some of this story would be better suited for HBO Max. You're right though Jason Momoa would have a significant role in a God Emperor of Dune film.

[@kesardogra5529]

Movies won't work beyond the second novel. They just can't be made and unnecessary.😒😒

[@FatalxBlade]

@@kesardogra5529 I see your point but I absolutely think Children of Dune should be adapted at the very least. Dune Messiah is just a bad note to end on unless they change it.

[@kesardogra5529]

@@FatalxBlade After reading 2 books, what is the point of Dune series, If Paul dies, his son becomes a worm, what's the point of Dune after book 3.

[@FatalxBlade]

@@kesardogra5529 It's perfectly fine to not like it after 2 or 3 since your main cast is essentially gone. And most consider 3 the end of a trilogy. If you're looking for a point to the saga as a whole I would say it's about the survival of the human race, and the influence of these worshipped leaders. With the through line of the saga being the Atreides bloodline.

[@juanosorio3278]

Wow this story gets really wild I’d probably stop after the second book

[@whatisthisnewfeaturehandle]

Don't! At least make it to the fourth book, it's worth it! I never liked the third, but the fourth is AMAZING.

[@langlsd1604]

The second book is the weakest in the series. I, personally, enjoy the last two books. The Benefit Gesserit are the main characters of the last 2 books.

[@StajoLaBell]

​@@langlsd1604that's why it sucks

[@fife4life33]

Even the director said the books get “out there”

[@xxopxxfan54]

Geniunely impressed you managed to summarise this, but man this is a really weird series - no doubt great but still very weird

[@Turtlpwr]

Seriously, double props and double agree on the weirdness of this series. But that weirdness is why I love it so damn much

[@qrcadia]

is it worth reading?

[@lightswitch178]

Paul atreides

[@mr.ginger183]

@@qrcadiaI’d Say 1-4 are the ones that are worth reading, 5 and 6 are good but they get weird.

[@qrcadia]

@@mr.ginger183 weird as in too weird even for sci-fi books?

[@commadercarl2541]

So is like half the universe related to Duncan Idaho now?

[@kubek]

Now I understand why only the first book was filmed. The story is weird.

[@FatalxBlade]

Haha that's fair but books 2 and 3 have been adapted to television before with moderate success. And the director of the new movie did have some interest in making a trilogy and ending on the second book Dune Messiah. Even though that's kind of a worse note to end on. I'd be very interested in them trying to adapt books 4-6 just for the ride. Seeing what kind of monstrosity the God Emperor turns into on the big screen would be a trip.

[@stillnotchill2560]

Shit id watch a movie on every book if they are as good as the first.

[@mrdrebin123]

2 And 3 are coming to the big screen as well. Just watched dune 2 ending with the end of the first book, with some changes but I'd reckon for the better it was way more satisfying than the book that is. I look forward to see how long they'll spend portraying the holy war against the houses from Paul's Side.. As Paul is indeed still who the legend was about, but he is a small part of the grander scheme.

[@youbetailsillbebekki]

I think given that Paul dies at the end of the 3rd book they'll adapt that far into movies then end it if they're following his story

[@larrieg19]

Great work, love what you did with the character pictures to help the viewer keep track of who is who and what is going on. Thanks!

[@FatalxBlade]

Appreciate it! Yeah I figured some visual aid would help people follow along better.

[@jonathanchristopher7087]

I can understand the first and second books and enjoy every moment, but as soon as you bring Duncan back into the narrative, my brain starts to refuse to understand. 😂 I hope the director of Dune Part 3 live-action could make it better.

[@prageethdesilva7470]

With Dune 2 out now, I don't see them making movies beyond Messiah 😅😅

[@FatalxBlade]

Haha the director was planning on ending it on Messiah. Based on Dune Part Two I think he will do a different ending. He made quite a few changes.

[@toxic6212]

@@FatalxBladeI think a different ending is the way to go the author was tweaking 😭

[@dakotahill9026]

Yeah the director only wants to do dune messiah as the other dunes are too niche according to him. I think i agree

[@Sun.Shine-]

But i wanted to see the god emporer part too... Such an interesting character!

[@tmmnago2722]

Another director can take up the task of directing Children of Dune

[@Turtlpwr]

Damn, kudos to the fact that you were able to summarize each of these books so quickly and succinctly

[@gunslinger2566]

I still remember the feeling of awe at realizing Herbert's vision of The Scattering. He described it as "megatrillions" that were lost to it in one chapter. Millions of trillions of people fled into space. Holy crap, Frank.

[@fatman9196]

The movies hopefully won’t go past book 2 I wish Paul had a better ending

[@StajoLaBell]

But Paul is a selfish narcissist. His mom set up his life for failure but he did terrible things with it. He could have stayed with Chani in the desert and been happy with the Fremen.... but no. He's self-righteous and only does what he thinks the prescience told him to

[@samiamahil7988]

I lost the track after the twins birth....

[@FatalxBlade]

Haha you're not the only one

[@fiaschampion3379]

That's when it gets good

[@sam_bedford]

Great explanation, got curious after watching Dune Part 2 today just to learn how many more books there are that take place after the current movies Great summaries and helped me get a better idea of what the series is like as a whole. Let's just say if they ever choose to make any more movies after Part 3, Jason Momoa will probably be set for life 😅

[@FatalxBlade]

Oh for sure! I'd be interested in seeing him continue the role.

[@Sun.Shine-]

I want to see the movies go upto god emperor dying part and he serving his purpose to the universe & the film series ending with scattering. Such an intersting character

[@OfficialRedTeamReview]

8:38 I can take it...

[@kunalpal369]

i think after part 2 the upcoming are just "who f*cks who" this sooo mindf*king 🤣. at the end nice explanation

[@24LROD]

I am convinced only 3 books will be made into film. After that it’s too nutty

[@grantcarro8721]

I agree, I think anything beyond the initial two books would be really difficult to adapt to film without making some major plot/character moves

[@MissMisnomer_]

What an absolute trip

[@KOFKYO2012]

I only read the first 3 books. Gotta say this was quite the summary. Great job.

[@eduardoalvarez8442]

Was It worth It?

[@radiokilled4790]

​@@eduardoalvarez8442a hundred percent. I'd read up to book 4

[@KOFKYO2012]

@eduardoalvarez8442 yeah I really like politics and universe in dune.

[@lemonnade5974]

You are missing out if you haven't read God Emperor. The 5th and 6th books aren't as good, but the 4th one is amazing

[@CrippledKittens13]

Derp. This story warp drived right into the bizzaro galaxy and dug Deep.

[@DekkarJr]

Awesome video. I didn't want to spend an hour watching all the others LOL ... and yet I watched Mauler explain how Dark Souls 2 is bad in a video that was over 8 hours so... idk:) ty tho - SUBBED !!!!

[@simoncarlile1965]

Stunning.Complete understanding of one of the densest, Science fiction stories ever.In just twelve minutes.Wow, just wow.👍👌😁

[@danielmedjedovic7068]

Me: Okay thats cool, so far I understand the first two books explained as soon he starts to talk about the third book: And I am lost

[@cocognz]

Just finished reading Children of Dune and decided that is where I end the story. I'm glad I did because this only gets so much more complicated 😭

[@JamesBurns-l4f]

Couldnt get past page 170 so, here I am

[@Scope_View]

I didn’t know that this series had so much to do w breeding

[@StajoLaBell]

The bene gesserit do

[@sooryanarayana3929]

Awesome Summary

[@jacobtaylor2755]

So Duncan is the main character, the movie tricked is into thinking Paul is

[@mrwick3438]

Great Explanation

[@FatalxBlade]

Thanks! I appreciate it

[@tonyfabiano3053]

WOW. Dune book 1 was really good and had such promise to be a great series. Dune Messiah was not too bad, but not a lot happened. Children of Dune was ok but I started not to like the direction the series was going so I gave up after that book and watched this video to get the rest of the story. Now I wish I stopped after book 1. I think I'd have a higher opinion of Dune if I did. I actually really liked the Dune 2021 movie, and I am excited to see Dune part 2.

[@FatalxBlade]

There's a good chance you'll like the third movie as well since it's going in a bit different direction. I like all the books, but I completely understand what you mean.

[@Claudia-ep6do]

Good summary. Thanks.

[@AnonYmous-lk9qy]

I don't know what the fuck herbert was on, but jeez, let me get a hit of it. I can understand why the story was only just adpoted now, it's challenging as fuck. I'd absolutely love to see the authors vision truly realised in cinematic form. Excellent succint video mate, cheers.

[@doctorspook4414]

There was a movie directed by David Lynch in 1984 and in 2000 and 2003, Sci-fi adapted Dune/Dune Messiah and Children of Dune.

[@mehmetxx1903]

Dude you are amazing

[@MrRjhyt]

Just wondering if the extended books are good. I like the idea of the Butlerian Jihad, but I'm not sure if it's worth reading.... Are they?

[@FatalxBlade]

I have only read a few. They aren't bad, but they are drastically different from the 6 Frank Herbert wrote. They read more Young Adult and tend to over explain and are much longer than they should be. If you liked the original books for their complexity you will likely be disappointed in the Extended Universe Dune books. I'd say try one and go from there.

[@austinhaider105]

Pretty sure it is mentioned once murbella undergoes spice trance in chapterhouse that the honored matres are decended from fish speakers that went into the scattering

[@FatalxBlade]

You're right. I think they're descended from both fish speakers and Bene Gesserit. I didn't rewatch my video but I assume I just said Bene Gesserit originally.

[@tyriqcleo5899]

You explained these really well

[@VRctrl]

Came here after the second Dune movie just released 😅 awesome vid strait to the point and precise.

[@ladsvideos]

Great, very succinct summary of the series. A couple of mispronunciations (Corino, Ghola etc) but hey you did great to cover all the major plot points so well!

[@FatalxBlade]

Thanks, and yeah I probably should've looked up a pronunciation key for words. I did primarily listen to the audiobooks so I'm sure I was close to most of it.

[@jeramygardner4169]

I love that you say the god emperor's life was cut short 😅

[@FatalxBlade]

Fair point haha. Poor Guy could've made it another 1000 years.

[@judedoyle7684]

Idk how many ppl want to see a half human half sand worm that bad. We’ll see how far they go

[@efwandhayudhono]

Amazing channel, can't wait for dune part 3 movie

[@user-vv6qg6tx5x]

Amazing channel

[@danlee7172]

Glad I watched a summary before wasting my time.

[@FatalxBlade]

That's fair the direction the saga goes is definitely not what a lot of people would want. I know when I read it I was expecting something else.

[@danlee7172]

@@FatalxBlade yeah, I was going to give the first book a go but the story seems to just go absolutely ridiculous lol. Different folks different strokes

[@donnawillson1516]

It’s silly to give judgement before reading the book,you need to have an open mind,read and then comment😊

[@NightOfTheRevolution]

13:28 I'm sorry did he just say jews

[@arcoirisazul225]

good video

[@yousufleads]

Why duncan idaho

[@NightOfTheRevolution]

I'm not even halfway through this and I have already said "What the FUCK." out loud three times

[@TheBassBoomer]

So in short: If they continue to make all the books into movies, Jason Momoa will make a lot of money and have a lot of intimate scenes with many women. :D

[@FinanceWisdomTech]

After dune messiah the plot is weird

[@FatalxBlade]

Yes, it certainly did not go in any direction I could've predicted. Frank Herbert's writing though made it enjoyable, and somehow believable for me at least.

[@BruhJohnsonJr.]

After watching this video, I’m more confused about the Dune series than I was before. 💀

[@Jamesssssssssssssss]

Takes a bong rip : " Ok so then the space Jews"

[@christo6]

It’s all the hand waving for me.

[@bnwug]

Tom Cruise be like: that’s not how it went down

[@ariblue400]

So, Games of Thrones in space once again 🤣 Yeah, thanks for the summary! Know I know I don't want to read it. Sufficient to me I ate Foundation series that, just like this, is another game of thrones in space

[@danielk1783]

What is the name of the song thats starts at book 6 summary please? Also, amazing summary overall, you are very talented tbh.

[@FatalxBlade]

Away by Patrick Patrikios from the KZbin audio library. Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@theonlysofaa]

that’s insaneeeeee. i literally just got out* of watching dune and was so invested just for u to break the news to me that he DIED. rip

[@FatalxBlade]

If it makes you feel better it's many years later.

[@PeloquinDavid]

Good summary. You can't possibly give a sense of the deep philosophical content of the books in a summary like this, but we'll done nonetheless.

[@FatalxBlade]

Thanks, and definitely not enough time for that. This I made right after I binged all the books and loved the series. It was right around the new movie so I figured people may be interested in the broad strokes of where the plot goes.

[@dredre999]

7:40 wow it's chaotic

[@coolgirl1744]

the rest of the book series: "what happened to the original plot of the damn movie??????" (Honestly tho it would be dope if Dennis Villeneuve went until Children of Dune so we can see what happens to the twins lol also would love to see how if he can is able to turn Leto II into a worm)

[@condealexandervonhasslerra5527]

That was frikinnnggggggggggg gooooiooooooooooood!!!!!!!!!!!!!3🎉😊✨✨✨🦾🦾🦾🦾😊

[@FatalxBlade]

Yes, Dune gets pretty wild.

[@BenzoMerranzan]

Love the "metal" hand gestures 😂

[@ghosty0528]

I want to see this whole story on big screen!

[@RajKumarMandal-k9q]

Book 5 explanation ( the music is used is same as one of the audio story of yakshini)

[@FatalxBlade]

I believe all the music I used in this video came from the Free KZbin Audio Library

[@babc6394]

Hope they can manage to add Paul and Chani back as they did to Duncan...

[@FatalxBlade]

I haven't read the end of the Expanded Dune Universe books but I believe they do.

[@gabrielmoreno2078]

Don’t listen to people about the hand waving. Some people are expressive when speaking. I do it without thinking as well

[@FatalxBlade]

Thank you! I get a lot of comments about it. It's nice to see some people don't mind it.

[@dredre999]

2:26 why are they abonitiaons?

[@tusharuppal7288]

Can you do the other books? The Brian Herberts books

[@FatalxBlade]

Yeah I plan on getting to reading through all of them and making a dune expanded universe summary. Just took a break after the Frank Herbert novels.

[@DoctorBored357]

...I can see why most Hollywood writers/producers/execs ect. aren't all that interested in adapting the entire saga. Once you get to the "dude attaches leaches to himself to (somehow) become a sandworm" part, most movie goers are probably gonna check out lol

[@tekkingi6956]

bruh I'm so fricken lost lol

[@FatalxBlade]

Haha it's a lot of info to get through in less than 15 minutes

[@ryanratchford2530]

Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Duncan again and again!! I find it so weird but funny. I guess its to keep a familiar face in the series? It is cool every time a Duncan wakes to learn he's in a knew millennia.

[@FatalxBlade]

Yes, haha he is secretly the Main Character of the whole saga. I particularly enjoy his many interactions with the God Emperor.

[@justinbencosme5893]

This is the sci fi pride and prejudice.

[@voicenine7804]

From the first book maybe the second a little bit it seems like a generic complicated sci fi world but it’s incredibly weird

[@hipo6352]

Dune series books was written long time ago.why they make more movies for all the books saga 1-6 ?

[@IMMORTALone84]

This series’s plot feels so convoluted and meaningless from a thousand foot perspective… I have greatly enjoyed the two new films though

[@FatalxBlade]

My series summary just hits the main plot beats. There is a lot to love with the series, but it definitely does go in a direction you're not really expecting after the first book.

[@alisonzunguze8183]

I think that was Frank Herbert's intention. When it's all said and done it's all vanity.

[@sierratango3015]

I am glad I did not read any books after the Dune Messiah😅. I consider Lynch and Villeneuve’s Dunes an excellent cinema🎉Dune messiah - bring it on. ❤️

[@pianonotes1010]

I always tell people if they liked Dune, read the first three books. And, if they really loved those, read the fourth then stop lol.

[@babc6394]

The movie more likely ends with Paul walking blink to the dessert. For the message of the movie series, that the power corrupts

[@LE-ov2et]

Good summary. Wish you would've done the non-FH books. Dunno what's goin on with the hands and bobbing up and down but good otherwise.

[@FatalxBlade]

Thanks, yeah I haven't jumped right into doing the expanded universe because I quickly realized they're not as good. Will probably go back to them. The hands bob up and down because it's comfortable for me to do something with them. I feel I've made my hand motions less sporadic now.

[@Espeo92]

Dude why is no one talking about the hand movements i can't concentrate on anything else he's just constantly conducting an orchestra behind the camera

[@himeccms893]

Looks like the Houses of the original Dune don't play any part beyond Book Two.

[@nickrock11520]

Yeeeeeah lets just jump to Book 5 🤣🤣😂

[@uzik00sh65]

I feel like I stopped caring when Paul died so like, idk I think if they decide to move from house Atredes in the 4th movie I’m going to be pissed man🤦🏻‍♂️

[@FatalxBlade]

Yes, I agree you would lose a lot of people after book 3. Probably before that even if they didn't alter anything. Book 4 and beyond does still have House Atreides. It's just later bloodlines. I wouldn't worry too much though there is no announcement to continue anything after the third movie which will be based on Dune Messiah.

[@vartikraina]

Ig the movies will be made until god emperor of dune only

[@janet.snakehole]

I want to like God Emperor so much more than I do 😂

[@FatalxBlade]

That's fair, I think that book is a tipping point for a lot of people.

[@joshuagerloff4065]

Dune before Children of Dune: PG-13 Dune after: NC-17

[@FatalxBlade]

Haha you're not wrong

[@theurelita]

I think the movies are only gonna cover up until book 4. Book 5 and 6 feel like the author was milking the very last drop of the success of the previous books to keep the money coming; they feel like a whole new plot altogether...one he sadly never got to finish.

[@savagemonkey123]

It's probably good to read the first 2-3 books to get Paul's complete story. I assume that they may stop after Dune Messiah for the movies because Paul goes off into the desert to die. Good cinematic ending. I wonder if Messiah will be two movies..would make sense to flush the story out.

[@alejandrorigeiero3457]

hell yeah

[@stanhdngateezwme5546]

HI could you react to Lore of HDnG or Lore of HID&GEM? The fanbase will be super excited to see - thanks!

[@AJ-pc5ln]

The story is just too weird for me. I wasnt expecting this after watching the film and reading the Butlerian jihad. I wanted to like Dune but I just can't get into this its just too ridiculous lol.

[@FatalxBlade]

Yeah the plot does kind of go off the rails, but I found all Frank Herbert's books to be very enjoyable. You'll probably still be able to like the Dune movies because the director is only committed to a trilogy right now. Which presumably will end on Dune Messiah. If they take some liberties with the source material they could make it an ending. And that would be before most people think the story takes a really odd turn.

[@AJ-pc5ln]

@FatalxBlade Like you I would love to see an adaptation of God emperor of Dune on the big screen. With the Bene Tleilax etc etc. Seeing Leto II as a sand worm hybrid monster in film would be amazing.

[@FatalxBlade]

@@AJ-pc5ln yes, haha seeing Jason Mamoa's Duncan interacting with the God Emperor would be something. Granted it might kill the franchise, but I think it would be entertaining. If they were gonna adapt the whole thing seriously I think you do two more movies for Children of Dune. Then I actually think the back 3 books could all be done as a HBO max series.

[@luadiva]

Book IV was my first experience whereupon I gave myself permission to stop reading a series.

[@galaaaxxy]

you kind of look like Max Verstappen

[@FatalxBlade]

Is that the F1 driver?

[@galaaaxxy]

@@FatalxBladeyea

[@FatalxBlade]

I'll take it

[@galaaaxxy]

@@FatalxBladeit was a compliment🤝👍

[@PaperMicShow]

max verstappen ? is that you xD

[@HumanoidTyphoon713]

Yeah... They don't have to make movies for all the books... 😐

[@OneMadThespian]

After the third book it all became so complicated 😂

[@nerminsnowhuseinbasic9340]

Only thing i kinda dont Like about sci-fi books is that there is usually just two or three families on and on and on v

[@blursithflow9442]

I think after messiah, everything. After can only work as a show series with hbo budget

[@FatalxBlade]

I agree, except I'm not sure if the ending of the next movie will leave itself open for more sequels from the source material or not.

[@seafoambunny5609]

I’m very confused so who am I supposed to be rooting for? 😭😭

[@FatalxBlade]

That's a good question. I suppose humanity's continued existence.

[@vsolcarv]

Honestly, after "Dune: Messiah" , for me anyways, it's no longer "Dune" (even if "Children of Dune" has Paul in it). . Maybe it's because to me it seems like the guy didn't know how to end a story so he kept on changing the goal post, but Dune 3,4,5,6 sound stupid. Maybe they are the best books ever written, but, they are different story riding in the popularity of the name "Dune". Basically, although it's still hard work, it's easier to expand on existing lore, rather than starting from scratch.

[@FatalxBlade]

I mean it's a fair take. I don't think Frank Herbert was trying to bank off the success of the first book though. Pretty sure he just just enjoyed doing his own thing. If he was writing them for success he would've given the people what they wanted.