Dune: Prophecy's latest episode exposes House Harkonnen's fatal flaw: that even the noblest of members can be corrupted in the pursuit of revenge.

Thanks to a protracted flashback in Dune: Prophecy Episode 3 “Sisterhood Above All,” we now have a sense that Tula might actually be the more deadly and dangerous Harkonnen sister. **Spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Episode 3 “Sisterhood Above All,” now streaming on Max**

Dune: Prophecy‘s third episode went back decades to show why Raquella Berto-Anirul took young Valya Harkonnen under her personal tutelage. Valya only joined the Sisterhood in th

Prophecy episode 3. A flashback scene of Tula Harkonnen's shocking massacre of dozens of House Atreides members in Dune: Prophecy episode 3 "Sisterhood Above All" ended with the betrayal of her love interest,

Sisterhood above all” is the motto of Valya and Tula’s secretive organization, but its meaning seems to depend on which sister is saying it.

Prophecy digs into the origins of the feud between the Atreides and the Harkonnens, which eventually ends with Paul Atreides.

Sisterhood above all” is the mantra. And it’s not like the Harkonnen sisters don’t believe in it. But Tula has her own agenda, too, just like Valya. They are aligned in their ongoing purpose, one that will combine their personal aims with the Imperium-maneuvering machinations of the reverend mothers.

Prophecy season one, episode three, "Sisterhood Above All," the series shows us flashbacks of Valya and Tula Harkonnen's past.

"Dune: Prophecy" episode 3 focuses on young Tula Harkonnen's relationship with Orry Atreides. Star Emma Canning breaks down Tula's pivotal choice.

Dune: Prophecy star Emma Canning discusses breaking down Tula's character arc with Olivia Williams, loyalty to Valya, and feelings for Orry Atreides.

It had to happen eventually, and it finally does here in Episode 3 – Dune: Prophecy shows some weakness in its storytelling. The midpoint is a strange time to pull out an episode almost entirely dedicated to explanatory flashbacks,