'Dune: Prophecy' review: The Bene Gesserit shine in this sci-fi showstopper

Now, Dune: Prophecy is here to close us out with a look at some of science fiction's greatest witchy figures: the Bene Gesserit from Frank Herbert's Dune. With their near-supernatural control over their minds and bodies, the Bene Gesserit Sisters are a force to be reckoned with, and one of the most iconic elements of the Dune universe. Traditionally, though, they operate in the shadows, manipulating the politics of the Imperium with a firm touch. That they manage to make such an impact from the fringes in both the original Dune novels and the films speak volumes to their influence. So it should come as no surprise that they shine in the direct spotlight that Dune: Prophecy casts on them. Not only does the show deepen our understanding of the Bene Gesserit, -- it also throws us into a meticulously wrought sci-fi world that finds the perfect balance between the palace intrigue and cosmic strangeness that make up Dune's bread and butter.