WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Dune: Prophecy episode 5.
Desmond Hart finds what appears to find a dress from the Sisterhood in Dune: Prophecy episode 5 “In Blood, Truth” which indicates that he may have caught on to Mikaela’s true identity. Dune: Prophecy is a six-part series based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, which was written by original Dune author Frank Herbert’s son, Brian, and Kevin J. Anderson. The story takes place more than 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreidies, which is chronicled in Denis Villenueve’s Dune (2020) and Dune: Part Two (2024). Dune: Prophecy reveals the origins of the powerful shadow sisterhood known as the Bene Gesserit and how they manipulated the fate of humankind.
Dune: Prophecy episode 1 “The Hidden Hand” introduced Emily Watson’s Valya Harkonnen, a fierce and calculated leader, and her biological sister, Tula Harkonnen. Dune: Prophecy episode 2 reveals what happened to Lila and her grandmother, Reverend Mother Dorotea, after Tula and Valya Harkoennen encouraged her to endure a life-threatening ritual known as The Agony. In Dune: Prophecy episode 3, Tula takes Lila’s life into her own hands after she apparently died during The Agony ritual and tries to resurrect her through the use of forbidden technology. Episode 4 reveals that Lila was resurrected through the Thinking Machine, Anirul, while episode 5 showcases Desmond Hart’s rise to power.
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Did Desmond Hart Find Mikaela’s Link To The Sisterhood With The Hidden Clothing?
That and the fact she tried to kill him are quite telling
During Dune: Prophecy episode 5, Desmond Hart and his newly acquired Sardaukar infiltrate Mikaela’s club on Salusa Secundas, which has been flagged as a smuggling hotbed and an established meetup spot for insurgent activity. Desmond arrives just as Keiran Atreides is with Mikaela at the club on the basement floor below, planting explosives. Kerian must have known that Desmond would be coming to see Mikaela after he had made a pit stop to invite him on his hunt for insurgents. Desmond was unaware, however, that Kerian was a key part of the resistance along with the Fremen Mikaela.
After the explosives go off, Desmond miraculously survives, which later convinces Natalya that he truly was chosen by Shai-Hulud to lead the Imperium. Before the bombs go off, Desmond finds a black gown that looks an awful lot like it belongs to a member of the Sisterhood. It’s also revealed in Dune: Prophecy that Mikaela is in fact a part of the Sisterhood so it’s a near-certainty that the black dress belongs to her. Desmond is quite perceptive and should be able to piece together that Mikaela, who tried to kill him along with Keiran, is actually a covert member of the Sisterhood.
Why Mikaela Needs To Hide Her True Identity
She even hid it from Keiran and her Rebel friends
Mikaela’s true identity will likely be included in Desmond’s plan to take down the entire Sisterhood in the upcoming finale. Interestingly, Mikaela hid the truth about her Bene Gesserit membership with Keiran and the rest of the rebels, which places a massive question mark on her character heading into the final episode. Like Sister Jen, Mikaela has a mind of her own and is not afraid to speak out to the Harkonnen Sisters when she disagrees or disapproves. This makes her a bit of a wildcard in the series, whose full allegiance and motivation have yet to be determined.
When Keiran confronts Mikaela about her dishonesty, she tells him that everyone has secrets and explains her belief in the Sisterhood’s grand vision. She tries to explain to Kerian that the Sisterhood wants what’s best for the Imperium and should be trusted. This is an obvious lie or blunt misrepresentation considering how the Harkonnen Sisters feel about House Atreides. Keiran Atreides doesn’t buy Mikaela’s explanation and promptly ends their friendship. It appears that Mikaela may have different reasons for concealing her true identity depending on the individual.
Is Mikaela Loyal To The Sisterhood Or The Fremen In Dune: Prophecy?
She appears to be playing both sides
As a Fremen from Arrakis, Mikaela likely has the Dune planet’s best interest at heart. As demonstrated in the Dune films, the Fremen are a fiercely proud people who define themselves by their relationship with the Dune planet and their overall sense of honor. Since both Desmond Hart and Mikaela essentially serve Shai-Hulud, Mikalea could turn out to be a sort of double agent within the Sisterhood. They are the only two characters who are from Arrakis and who arrived on the Imperial planet under false pretenses. It would be quite stunning if Demond and Mikaela were revealed to be working together in the Dune: Prophecy finale but there are enough potential clues that make it a viable option.
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Dune: Prophecy
Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, this 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.
- Release Date
- November 17, 2024
- Main Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Cast
- Emily Watson , Olivia Williams , Jodhi May , Travis Fimmel , Mark Strong , Jade Anouka , Chris Mason , Sarah-Sofie Boussnina , Shalom Brune-Franklin , Faoileann Cunningham , Aoife Hinds , Chloe Lea , Josh Heuston , Edward Davis , Tabu , Yerin Ha
- Character(s)
- Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen , Reverend Mother Tula Harkonnen , Empress Natalya Arat , Desmond Hart , Emperor Javicco Corrino , Sister Theodosia , Keiran Atreides , Princess Ynez Corrino , Mikaela , Sister Jen , Sister Emeline , Sister Lila , Constantine Corrino , Harrow Harkonnen , Sister Francesca , Young Kasha
- Creator(s)
- Diane Ademu-John , Alison Schapker
- Seasons
- 1
- Writers
- Diane Ademu-John , Kevin J. Anderson , Brian Herbert , Frank Herbert
- Directors
- Anna Foerster
- Showrunner
- Alison Schapker