First, though, we see Valya and Sister Theodosia being kicked out of the palace.
Thanks to Desmonds newly exerted influence over Emperor Corrino, theyre no longer welcome there.
This is not the first time an adversary has sought to remove me, Valya tells Theodosia crisply.
Emma Canning as young Tula. © Attila Szvacsek/HBO
Desmond will learn his lesson, shes certainjust like the others in her past have.
And speaking of that past… we cut to harsh, snowy Lankiveil, home of House Harkonnen.
Of course it is!
Earl Cave and Jessica Barden as Griffin and young Valya Harkonnen. © Attila Szvacsek/HBO
Dune: Prophecyhas been so Valya-centric that its both refreshing and surprising when the focus shifts to Tula.
Wehadfigured that out, but OK!
We got poison!Deadlypoison, you say?
Earl Cave and Jessica Barden as Griffin and young Valya Harkonnen. © Attila Szvacsek/HBO
How might that come back into play?
Yep, Mother Superior Raquellas granddaughter, who Valya murdered (using the Voice) in the first episode.
The Mother Superior is, putting it mildly, very impressed with this talent.
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), a bond between them begins to form.
Except, well… Griffin.
He literally just died, right?
© Attila Szvacsek/HBO
Why is it so quiet?
She seems a little sorry to do it, but she doesnt really hesitate.
Theres just one survivor, a young teen who garners Tulas mercycould this be future palace spy Keiran Atreides?
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But its not a smooth journey into the Sisterhoods top spot.
(Coward, someone hisses at her, and youknowthat had to sting.)
A fresh start… we have a new purpose now, the sisters agree.
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