I have read the entire series including the prequals by Brian. I came to Dune kind of backwards, I played the computer game, then saw the Lynch version, and then read the books, so bear with me. I greatly disliked the set and costume design of this production. The Bene Gesserit are above all practical, hats with "wings" are not practical. Many of the scenes in this miniseries seem rushed and lacked impact. I would not recomend this miniseries to anyone who's first exposure to Dune was the Lynch production, you will be dissapointed.