You can never have too much Dune. That’s why Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel gave way to a litany of books, several live-action adaptations, one cursed popcorn bucket, and now a new television show to keep the good vibes going.

In Max’s six-part prequel series “Dune: Prophecy,” premiering Sunday, the story will stretch far beyond the vast Spice-infused deserts of the planet Arrakis that Timotheé Chalamet’s character Paul Atreides walked in the recent “Dune” movies ...

Prophecy rarely visits Arrakis, the spice-rich desert planet's presence is still profoundly felt by its characters.