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The Best Episodes of Frank Herbert's Children of Dune Season 1

Every episode of Frank Herbert's Children of Dune Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Frank Herbert's Children of Dune Season 1!

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Frank Herbert's Children of Dune is a three-part miniseries written by John Harrison and directed by Greg Yaitanes, based on Frank Herbert's novels Dune Messiah and Children of Dune. First broadcast in the United States

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Frank Herbert's Children of Dune Season 1 Episode 1 - The Messiah
    7.0/10(463 votes)

    #1 - The Messiah

    S1:E1

    This episode starts 12 years after the first Dune miniseries. Duke Paul Atreides has become emperor. During an attack he is blinded but utilizes his "visions of the future" to see. Chani his concubine has given him twins - Leto II and Ghanima. When his children are attacked, Paul uses Leto's eyes to see and avert the danger, but in the process loses his psychic vision and becomes completely blind. In accordance with Fremen custom, he walks into the desert and leaves his children in the care of his sister, Alia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Frank Herbert's Children of Dune Season 1 Episode 2 - The Children
    7.0/10(382 votes)

    #2 - The Children

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Frank Herbert's Children of Dune Season 1 Episode 3 - The Golden Path
    7.2/10(371 votes)

    #3 - The Golden Path

    S1:E3

    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 sandtrout, slowly mutating him into a sandworm. Alia resists possession by the baron while Irulan declines Jessica's offer to return with her to Caladan.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Messiah" is the best rated episode of "Frank Herbert's Children of Dune" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 463 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/16/2003. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Children".