Frank Herbert's Dune
One man. One planet. One destiny.
Created by John Harrison
On Syfy
An ambitious, visually grand space opera miniseries that weaves prophecy, politics, and mysticism into an epic tale of destiny and rebellion on a hostile alien world.
In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Frank Herbert's Dune one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of series.
Is Frank Herbert's Dune violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Frank Herbert's Dune easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is Frank Herbert's Dune scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Does Frank Herbert's Dune leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Frank Herbert's Dune sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Frank Herbert's Dune
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Frank Herbert's Dune
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Frank Herbert's Dune, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Frank Herbert's Dune, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Frank Herbert's Dune, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
