Dune: Prophecytakes a deep dive into the lives of Valya and Tula Harkonnen, ending with a sequence whereValya visits her uncle and nephew. Actors Emily Watson and Jessica Barden play Valya Harkonnen, the show’s lead, at different points in time forDune: Prophecy’scast. Episode 3 utilized several flashbacks to show an important part of Valya’s life as she drifted away from her family and tied her loyalties to Mother Superior Racquella and the Sisterhood, setting her up to later become the organization’s leader.
Valya Harkonnen is an ultra-powerful figure at this point inDune’stimeline, as she’s the leader of an organization that has its roots dug all over the Imperium. Episode 2 saw some of her influence severed, though, as Desmond Hart convinced Emperor Javicco Corrino to outcast her from the Imperial Palace and also resisted the power of the Voice. Valya has made an interesting play in episode 3 with her back against the wall, and the flashbacks demonstrate the duality of her character and why it all matters.
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Valya Visiting Her Uncle Breaks Away From “Sisterhood Above All”
Valya Is Meant To Cut Her Family Ties As A Member Of The Sisterhood
“Sisterhood Above All” is the title ofDune: Prophecyepisode 3, which examines Valya Harkonnen’s path from a proud member of her house, wishing vengeance on House Atreides, to the leader of the Sisterhood. One of her most significant tests is to declare the phrase"Sisterhood above all," declaring that she will always put the needs of the organization above those of her individual person and family. She’s meant to leave her family ties behind, which she seems to do when she uses the Voice on Sonya and brings Tula with her to the Sisterhood.
This makes her meeting with her uncle and nephew inDune: Prophecyepisode 3’s endingall the more significant, as she’s now returning to them. The power of the Voice and the Sisterhood’s influence didn’t work for her, soshe’s returning to her Harkonnen ties to request help. Valya is extremely desperate in episode 3, and it shows how conflicted she is as a character. She may make claims about making sacrifices for the Sisterhood, but she’s willing to bend the rules when her position is threatened.
Did Dune Just Massively Retcon The Bene Gesserit From Denis Villeneuve’s Movies?!
Dune: Prophecy episode 3 introduces a shocking Bene Gesserit twist that was not mentioned in either of Denis Villeneuve’s two recent Dune movies.
How Can Valya’s Uncle Actually Help Her?
House Harkonnen May Have Some Underground Influence To Help Her
House Harkonnen has suffered in recent years before the events ofDune: Prophecy, as they were deemed cowards by House Atreides at the end of the Butlerian Jihad. They don’t have the influence they have during the time of the Dune films, butthey may still have connections and some level of influence that can help herin return for her help in raising their standing as a house. It’s hard to say what exactly her play is, but House Harkonnen should never be completely counted out in theDuneuniverse.
Dune: Prophecy
Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a sci-fi epic, follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
