Ten thousand years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen establish the fabled sect and female order that would become known as the Bene Gesserit to control the future of humankind.
As Tula contends with the stunning reveal of Desmond's true identity, the acolytes uncover a devastating long-held secret about the Sisterhood. Meanwhile, Valya executes her plan for Ynez's escape... which leads to an epic confrontation with an increasingly powerful Desmond.
As Corrino names a new Bashar, a Sister with deep connections to the Emperor arrives on Salusa Secundus... sending ripples through the Royal House. After receiving a tip, Desmond goes on a warpath to root out the insurgents. Meanwhile, Tula tries to keep her secret project from being discovered by the other Sisters.
As Tula attempts to understand the acolytes' shared dream, Valya sets her plan in motion to redeem House Harkonnen ahead of the Landsraad.
Following a tragedy, young Tula worries about being accepted despite her family name, while a skeptical Valya struggles with the decision to take the Sisterhood vow. Years later, Valya receives a message that confirms her suspicions.
After receiving word about events on Salusa Secundus, Valya brings Theodosia to the Imperial House to help manage the situation. Meanwhile, a reluctant Tula enlists Lila for a vital mission.
On Wallach IX, young Valya Harkonnen promises Mother Superior Raquella that she'll protect the Sisterhood by putting one of their own on the Imperial Throne. Thirty years later, Valya faces a threat to her long-awaited plan.
Ten thousand years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen establish the fabled sect and female order that would become known as the Bene Gesserit to control the future of humankind.
Emily Watson , Olivia Williams , Travis Fimmel
Kevin Houlihan
HBO , Legendary Television
as Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen
as Reverend Mother Tula Harkonnen
