I think that it does improve after ep1, but we still abandoned it after around 4 eps. There was still nothing compelling or that added to the overall Duniverse.
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I only watched Dune once so I'm not into the Duniverse. Is it any good as a standalone show?
Slightly better, but not significantly, and it dips in parts.
Honestly give it a miss, if s2 is much better then consider going back.
Good advice! Will abandon till s2 thanks
It might be better as a binge rather than watching it week-to-week like I did. Overall I felt that not enough was done with the vast opportunities the IP provided, and it seemed a lot of money was spent on a less-than-compelling season of “prestige” tv.
But they got renewed for a second season, so I am probably an outlier.
It was the opposite for me, the first episode or so grabbed me... but then it's just fine.
By the end I didn't hate it, I'll probably watch season 2, but if it gets cancelled I won't be surprised or that sad.
I fin that quality and intensity and tone dips up and down, but I found it engaging and well written and acted. There is a lot of world building without exposition, but some is needed which makes some parts a bit janky. However, when that exposition is done, it picks up, I find.