PAUL ATREIDES (The Kwisatz Haderach of DUNE) EXPLAINED

Hey guys what’s happening? Niyat here with film comics explained. As requested, today we’ll be exploring Paul Atreides, as featured in Frank Herberts expansive Dune universe.

Paul Orestes Atreides was the first Kwisatz Haderach, the last Duke of House Atreides, the first and founding Padishah Emperor of the Atreides Empire, and the supreme religious leader of the Fremen as the accepted Mahdi.

The only son of Duke Leto Atreides I and Lady Jessica Nerus, Paul's early years were plagued by suspicions of him being the Kwisatz Haderach.

Fuelled by the historic prophecies of the Lisan al-Gaib planted by the Missionaria Protectiva centuries ago, throughout his life, Paul found himself inching closer and closer to great power - one that would have unimaginable consequences on the universe.

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[EVERYIONE]

I love how everyone/everything has these unique names and then there’s Jessica and Paul over here lol.

[ObiClon]

No matter how many times I heard it, the story of the life of Paul Atreides is still fascinating.

[JunkPhuJP]

Not going to lie, when I first saw the Sci-Fi channel’s mini-series, and then read the book as a teen, I completely missed the fact Paul was seeing the future. I was just, “oooo, space ships, knife fighting, deserts, politics, and sand worms.”

[leoda_lion]

This was truly great storytelling. It broke the mold on the "hero's journey" by showing you need to be careful what you wish for. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Paul knew what his actions would bring, but was powerless to stop it.

[mecurian]

You can always tell where Frank Herbert's work ends and Brian Herbert's work begins, because the quality drops so rapidly not even an ornithopter can save you.

[scottkelly]

Awesome job, Niyat, and skillful summary of Paul's life. The amazing Dune universe is rich with themes and concepts; the one that stands apart for me is how placing all of your trust, hope and dreams in one person is always dangerous, and Herbert beautifully displayed that warning in Paul's jihad that eventually killed billions. Blindly - that is, uncritically and even worshipfully - following a president, monarch, tyrant, or god-emperor, invariably leads to much suffering and destruction, regardless of how noble the vision.

[ILEFTCAPSN]

I love the Duneverse. It has a real nice blending of a ton of cultures with the slight touch of magic. It's almost like the opposite of Warhammer 40k... I mean, 40k is more space travel, lots of magic, and plenty of grim darkness, but they share a few similarities.

[Butter_Warrior]

I honestly can’t wait for the second Dune movie.

[Kaden]

When I began reading Dune I just knew that Paul was the foundation for Anakin and Luke Skywalker.

[Mario-tjnu]

Paul was legit playing 5d chess towards the end of his life, out maneuvering all of his enemies so easily.

[rb]

Finally watched this new movie. Was done really well and made a lot more sense than the old ones that I still enjoyed a lot as a kid

[iAkis]

The legend stated that the Atreides family came from a noble family that originated in Greece on Earth, and that they rose to prominence during the Butlerian Jihad. House Atreides specifically claimed descent from King Agamemnon, a son of Atreus, in Greek mythology.

[LocalHeretic-ckkd]

I already knew most of this lore, but it is still great to hear it from someone who is so knowledgeable about the Dune universe. Thank you Niyat for your dedication.

[jevinday]

Hell yeah! I just started reading Dune a couple days ago! Love your stuff Niyat

[PartStupid]

I wonder how they ever thought they would be able to control the Kwisatz Haderach? He was always going to be more powerful so what was the plan I wonder?

[davidwinters]

A very complicated timeline explained in a concise and entertaining way. Great video.

[didamnesia]

Love all the new Dune videos. Since I've read the series of books, it's nice to see someone else's point of view and breakdown.

[ProdigiousGamer]

It's like you saw my YT history. I subbed to you, then decided to get into Dune, and then you release this LOL Thanks!! V excited c:

[Truthster]

Paul is such a powerful figure. He desperately wanted to stop the fighting in “his name, ”and yet each step he took brought him closer to it. Eventually bringing about a tyrant. Fulfilling his visions. Makes you wonder what came first? The chicken or the egg?

[Xyt]

I sometimes wonder what would've happened if Paul had the strength of will to proceed with Golden Path instead of surrendering and having Leto go through with it. Leto was ruthless for 3 millennia, but Paul in some ways was wiser and sticker, yet considerably gentler than Leto. While it's true Paul and Leto both saw Golden Path as the only way to save humanity, its interesting how Paul would've gone about preparing for it, since he didn't merge with sandworms.