Children of Dune (TV Show)

Children of Dune

Under Paul “Muad’Dib” Atreides’ rule as Emperor, the planet Arrakis has enjoyed a renaissance. However, the revolution that Muad’dib inspired has transformed into a brutal jihad that has plunged all of humanity into a bitter, neverending cycle of interstellar war.

Now a conspiracy on Arrakis threatens to rob Muad’Dib of his throne and his life. The future of all of humanity might well rest in the hands of Muad’dib’s young, vulnerable heirs – Leto II and his sister, Ghanima. Idealistic young Leto, however, fiercely resists his destiny as a force for sweeping changes, both on Arrakis and in the universe at large.

Unfortunately, the time for Leto to take action is drawing near, and friends and enemies are difficult to tell apart on Arrakis, where the only thing more precious than water is the Spice, a substance found only on Arrakis that makes possible interstellar space travel; extends life; and enables people who ingest it to have clairvoyant visions of distant places and of the future.

With the rule of Arrakis and the freedom of all humanity hanging in the balance, Leto must risk sacrificing his own humanity in order to save those who would see him destroyed.

Release Date: March 16, 2003

Genres: Science Fiction, Mini-Series, Drama, Adventure

Phase: Ended

Classification: TV-PG

Average Runtime: 1h 26m

Network: SYFY

Phase
Ended

Classification
TV-PG

Average
Runtime

1h 26m

Network
SYFY

Seasons
01

01

March 16, 2003

01. Messiah

Twelve years after the emperor's death, the Fremen armies have successfully subdued all known planets, killing off millions in numerous battles. The desert plant Arrakis 'Dune' has become an imperial capital, still thanks to its monopoly on the spice. Now Paul Muad'Dib Atreidis' son and daughter are coming of age, the stage is set for a new power game. The spice guilt has prepared a secret weapon: perfect clones.

March 17, 2003

02. The Children

As conspiracies to gain political power abound, Paul's power base is eroded from within and his highly ambitious sister, Alia is gaining a political foothold. Born aware of her ancestral memories, Alia is considered an abomination by the Bene Gesserit. The Lady Jessica, her mother returns to Dune (Arrakis) to visit her grandchildren Leto II and Ghanima. When one particular ancestor begins to possess Alia, Lady Jessica has to take refuge. Leto II and Ghanima devise a plan toward salvation.

March 18, 2003

03. The Golden Path

As Alia becomes totally possessed she also has to deal with rebel Fremen. Ghanima, who survived an attack on her by House Corrino, is now engaged to Farad'n Corrino. Unexpectedly, Leto II returns from the desert being believed dead. While in the desert his body has absorbed some sand-trout, slowly mutating him into a sand-worm. Alia resists possession by the baron while Irulan declines Jessica's offer to return with her to Caladan.