Warning! SPOILERS ahead for Dune: Prophecy episode 1.
Jihae, who plays a member of the Bene Gesserit inDune: Prophecy, explains her character’s relationship with Princess Ynez.Dune: Prophecytakes place10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides. In the show, Jihae plays Reverend Mother Kasha, who serves as Truthsayer to Emperor Javicco Corrino, who is the father of Ynez. Since she was the Emperor’s longtime confidant, she has watched Princess Ynez grow up. Episode 1 ofDune: Prophecyfeatured Kasha having a nightmare which involved Ynez, leading her to leave her post and travel back to the Bene Gesserit homeworld to speak with Valya Harkonnen.
In an exclusive interview withScreen Rant,Jihae talks about Kasha and Ynez’s relationship inDune: Prophecy, and explains how there is a deeper backstory between the characters beyond what is shown in the episode. Jihae’s comments explain why Kasha was so worried about Ynez after having her nightmare. Read her full comments below:
There was a backstory that the showrunner came up with of how Kasha discovered Inez as a little girl in captivity who had been held, and they discussed that, but I think there’s also a mother-to-daughter type of bond between them that is deeper than what Inez has with her own mother.
I think when Kasha first has that nightmare, her initial instinct was to make sure that Inez was okay. Leaving her post, which she’s not supposed to do, and going in a rush overnight to speak to the Mother Superior was out of her maternal instinct to make sure that Ynez was going to be okay. She didn’t actually interpret it as her being the prophecy itself.
What Kasha & Ynez’s Relationship Means For Dune: Prophecy
Valya Harkonnen Wants Princess Ynez To Rule The Imperium
InDune: Prophecy, the Bene Gesserit, led by Valya Harkonnen, are enacting a plan which will result in one of their own ruling the Imperium. Reverend Mother Kasha was a key component of this plan because of her influence over the Emperor.Kasha convinced the Emperor to marry his daughter to the heir of House Richese, which is an important step that will lead to Princess Ynez, soon to be a member of the Bene Gesserit, ruling the Imperium.
Desmond Hart is clearly working against the Bene Gesserit in Dune: Prophecy, and the deaths of Pruwet Richese and Kasha will drastically effect the sisterhood’s plan.
WhileValya Harkonnen’s planseems to be proceeding accordingly throughout the episode, theend ofDune: Prophecyepisode 1sees Desmond Hart kill Pruwet Richese by burning him with his mysterious power. After reporting back to Valya Harkonnen and deciding to stay the night with the rest of her sisterhood, Kasha also burns at the same time.Desmond Hart is clearly working against the Bene Gesserit inDune: Prophecy, and the deaths of Pruwet Richese and Kasha will drastically affect the sisterhood’s plan.
Our Take On Kasha & Ynez’s Relationship In Dune: Prophecy
The Death Will Have A Major Impact On The Series
Kasha and Ynez’s bond inDune: Prophecyshowcases the juxtaposition between Kasha and Valya. While Kasha truly cares for Ynez and wants what is best for her, Valya only wants what she believes to be best for the Bene Gesserit. Therefore,Valya is only using Princess Ynez to make the Bene Gesserit even more powerful. Based on the dynamic between Kasha, Ynez, and Valya in episode 1, it seems likeDune: Prophecywill be full of characterswith very complex and intriguing motivations.
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Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a 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.
