Prophecy has dropped its first episode, triggering numerous reactions across social media. While it has received a good response overall, fans have particularly grown curious about the character of Desmond Hart played by Travis Fimmel.

But then this motherfucker named Desmond Hart walks into Dune: Prophecy and everything changes.

Dune: Prophecy ‘s cold open speedwalks us through some of the major history we need to know about this time period of Dune ‘s world. The Dune prequel series takes us back to 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides.

Dune: Prophecy,' which follows the establishment of the Bene Gesserit years before the events of the movies, releases weekly on Max.

Dune: Prophecy's first episode introduces audiences to several characters and plotlines. Here's our breakdown of the political schemes at work.