Dune: Prophecy Episode 6 sees Desmond Hart arrest Tula Harkonnen after mother and son share a long-awaited tender moment. Played by Travis Fimmel in Dune: Prophecy cast, Desmond Hart has been one of the biggest question marks on HBO's previous TV series, as he is an original character to the series with original powers. The end of episode 5 finally revealed that Desmond was the son of Tula and Orry Atreidesand episode 6 examined how and why he was separated from his mother after birth.
Dune: Prophecy The season 1 finale saw Desmond Hart and Valya Harkonnen facing off before Tula intervened, allowing herself a moment with her adult son. They share a warm embrace for the first time, but the moment is interrupted by the arrival of Desmond's troops.and he nails it right away, setting up a narrative for Season 2, which HBO recently confirmed is in development. There's a lot to learn from this interaction, considering what the audience knows compared to what the character knows.
Desmond Hart had no choice but to arrest Tula
Desmond has come too far to turn back so quickly
Desmond Hart spent the entire Dune: Prophecy The first season establishes his influence over Emperor Javicco and the Empire, making him an invaluable asset. For him to suddenly turn his back on all of this after a hug with his long-lost mother would be an insane turn of events. The audience knows from the flashbacks why Tula sent Desmond away as a baby, but Desmond himself still has no idea and believes it was a selfish act by the Brotherhood. Although your judgment about the Brotherhood is not entirely wrong, he still doesn't understand Tula individually.
Locking her up is a smart way to keep her around while maintaining the reputation she spent all season developing.
Politically, Desmond Hart aligned himself with Empress Natalya. After Javicco's death, Natalya will likely take control of the Empire with Desmond's help, and he wouldn't have much ground to stand on if he suddenly brought one of the sisters, who is also his mother, along with him. Locking her up is a smart way to keep her around while maintaining the reputation she spent all season developing.
What Tula Prison Means for Dune: Prophecy Season 2
Desmond may appear in Tula eventually
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Although Desmond has been cold and calculating the entire time Dune: Prophecy In the first season, his embrace with Tula demonstrates that there is an innate part of him that wants to be loved by his mother. He may have arrested her, but season 2 will likely see him visiting her in the Imperial Palace prisonbecoming more connected with her. It's possible that Desmond will find a way to support Tula when he realizes how human she is and how much she truly loves him.