From Dune: Prophecy to The Chain, 6 upcoming HBO shows ranked by hype

Dune: Prophecy’s Political Tensions

Set about 10,000 years before Paul Atreides rises, Dune: Prophecy follows Harkonnen sisters Valya, played by Emily Watson, and Tula, played by Olivia Williams. Their efforts to shape humanity’s future help establish the Sisterhood that will become the Bene Gesserit.

The second season will continue their fight for influence as threats to their plans grow. Showrunner Alison Schapker has eight episodes to explore the sisters’ personal and political conflicts, with Indira Varma, Tom Hollander, and Ashley Walters joining the cast.

The Chain’s Impossible Choice

In The Chain, a mother named Rachel, played by Jodie Comer, learns that her daughter has been kidnapped. To secure her release, Rachel must pay a ransom and abduct another child, leaving that child’s parents to face the same demand.

Damon Lindelof is writing and showrunning the eight-episode HBO adaptation of Adrian McKinty’s bestselling thriller. The novel’s premise turns parental love into a tool for crime, and HBO has indicated that Lindelof will expand its mythology.

More Time With Crazy Rich Asians

The sequel series will continue the story of Rachel Chu, played by Constance Wu, and Nick Young, played by Henry Golding. Their relationship faced family expectations and inherited privilege, including opposition from Nick’s mother, Eleanor, played by Michelle Yeoh.

Wu, Golding, Ronny Chieng, and Yeoh are returning for an eight-episode drama. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the film, is returning as showrunner, and original director Jon M. Chu is an executive producer. Production is planned for 2027.

A Knight’s Story Begins

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