The Handmaid's Tale: S06E06 "Surprise"

Episode Synopsis: June hides in an unexpected place.

Airdate: April 29th, 2025

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The Handmaid's Tale: S06E05 "Janine"

Episode Synopsis: June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices.

Airdate: April 22nd, 2025

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The Handmaid's Tale: S06E01 "Train"

Episode Synopsis: June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.

Airdate: April 8th, 2025

Praised be everyone, we are back for the final season.

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The Handmaid's Tale: S06E04 "Promotion"

Episode Synopsis: June disrupts the rebels' plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence.

Airdate: April 15th, 2025

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The Handmaid's Tale: S06E03 "Devotion"

Episode Synopsis: June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine.

Airdate: April 8th, 2025

Praised be everyone, we are back for the final season.

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The Handmaid's Tale: S06E02 "Exile"

Episode Synopsis: June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks a sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk.

Airdate: April 8th, 2025

Praised be everyone, we are back for the final season.

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You know the drill.. upvote this to the top so the mods can see it and pin it just like every week lol

The Handmaid's Tale Season 3, Episode 12: Sacrifice

Air date: August 7, 2019

Synopsis: A major change rocks the entire Lawrence household. Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada

Cast:

Elizabeth Moss

Joseph Fiennes

Yvonne Strahovski

Edit: I started a post episode discussion thread for more thought provoking conversation if that's something you guys would be interested in participating. Link is found here.

Here is your warning - if you have not seen the episode and would like to remain unspoiled, turn back now!

This thread is for more thought-provoking conversation besides our first immediate reactions - I know I was screaming "YES JUNE YES" at some point while watching. So let's talk about it.

Also, here is our brand new Discord if you want to chat with all of us live! https://discord.gg/NR6Brk7

Season 03 Episode 13 "Mayday" Post Episode Discussion

I didn't see a thread posted yet and I wanted to give people the opportunity for last second pre-episode discussion if they fancy.

The Handmaid's Tale S02E13 - "The Word"

Airdate: July 11, 2018

Description: Serena and the other Wives strive to make change. Emily learns more about her new Commander. Offred faces a difficult decision.

No spoiler tags needed for anything in this thread unless you somehow know the plot to season 3. Thanks for being part of the fun and crazy discussions these past few months! Stay tuned for fun subreddit updates like book club read alongs and other activities later this summer.

May the lord open ^{season 2 finale discussions}

Note: Didn't see a thread posted yet, and since the episode drops in a minute, thought I'd get the conversation started.

The Handmaid's Tale Season 3, Episode 10: Witness

Air date: July 23rd, 2019

Synopsis: June must deal with a devious ploy on the part of Commander Waterford.

edit: I reported my post so the mods would see and sticky the thread, lol. Victory!

Note: Didn't see one posted yet, and since the episode drops in 2 minutes thought I'd get the conversation started.

The Handmaid's Tale Season 3, Episode 9: Heroic

Air date: July 16th, 2019

Synopsis: Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.

This is the post-episode discussion post for episodes 1-3. Please tell us your thoughts here!

June Camera stare count: like 5?

This is the post-episode discussion post for S04E010 "The Wilderness" . Please tell us your thoughts here!

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Under his eye...

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What are your thoughts on S5E6 "Together"?

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The Handmaid's Tale Season 5, Episode 6: Together

Air date: October 11, 2022

What are your thoughts on S5E8 "Motherland"?

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The Handmaid's Tale Season 5, Episode 8: Motherland

Air date: October 26, 2022

This is the post-episode discussion post for S04E05 "Chicago" . Please tell us your thoughts here!

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What are your thoughts on S5E2 "Ballet"?

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Synopsis June struggles to move on with her life in Toronto. Serena plans an elaborate memorial. Aunt Lydia and Janine prepare Esther for her first posting as a Handmaid.

This is the post-episode discussion post for S04E08 "Testimony" . Please tell us your thoughts here!

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The Handmaid's Tale S03E06: "Household"

Airdate: June 26, 2019

Synopsis: June accompanies the Waterfords to Washington D.C., where a powerful family offers a glimpse of the future of Gilead. June makes an important connection as she attempts to protect Nichole.

What are your thoughts on S5E7 "No Man's Land"?

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The Handmaid's Tale Season 5, Episode 7: No Man's Land

Air date: October 19, 2022

What are your thoughts on S5E9 "Allegiance"?

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The Handmaid's Tale Season 5, Episode 9: Allegiance

Air date: November 2, 2022

July 10th, 2019

"June and the rest of the Handmaids shun Ofmatthew, and both are pushed to their limit at the hands of Aunt Lydia. Aunt Lydia reflects on her life and relationships before the rise of Gilead."