The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3, Episode 13: “Mayday” I’ll be honest—I didn’t really know what to expect from the season three finale of The Handmaid’s Tale. As great as the show has been throughout its run, the last two season endings have been a little less than satisfying. Twice now we’ve watched June scheme and…
Archer: 1999 Season 10, Episode 9: “Robert De Niro” I love Archer. I’m not ashamed to admit that. The show, I mean. Not necessarily the person. Because while he may be as entertaining as hell, let’s be clear—Sterling Archer is a truly awful human being. He constantly abuses his friends (both physically and emotionally), he…
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3, Episode 12: “Sacrifice” After last week’s explosive episode, it’s understandable that things would slow down a bit as the pieces move into place for next week’s season finale. And while “Sacrifice” isn’t quite as action-packed (or as bloody) as its predecessor, it’s far from uneventful. In fact, for three of…
Archer: 1999 Season 10, Episode 8: “Cubert” Dark comedy is nothing new for Archer. Between both random and intentional shootings (looking at you, Brent), Carol’s propensity for inappropriate BDSM, and that entire season Pam was addicted to cocaine, we’ve gotten used to cringeworthy humor over the years. Sometimes they push the envelope, but it’s usually…
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3, Episode 10: “Bear Witness” A few weeks ago, we took a close look at Commander Lawrence and decided he’s truly an awful human being. And, on some level, we stand by that. He’s the architect of some of Gilead’s worst policies, which means he’s indirectly responsible for the death and/or…
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3, Episode 9: “Heroic” With all of the injustice in the world today, it’s easy to get discouraged. And, if we’re not careful, that discouragement can turn into anger and bitterness, and we find ourselves acting in ways we never thought we would in the name of “setting things right.” Before…
Archer: 1999 Season 10, Episode 6: “Road Trip” When we started talking about this season of Archer, we mentioned that the premiere seemed to signal a return to the structure and tone of the first four seasons (which I thought was a really good thing). That’s definitely been the case over the last several weeks—even…
Everyone has a breaking point. No matter how patient, or how forgiving, or how mentally tough a person may be, eventually there comes a time when enough is enough, and something has to change. The pain has to stop—one way or another. “Unfit” tells the story of two women (three, really) who have been pushed…
Gilead is a tough place to be a woman. And I know—that’s a statement even Captain Obvious would roll his eyes at. But what The Handmaid’s Tale really wants us to understand is that, while life is difficult for anyone in Gilead whose only real crime is having the audacity to be born female, some…
Archer: 1999 Season 10, Episode 5: “Mr. Deadly Goes to Town” Everyone’s life should have purpose and meaning. There are many who believe that each person is given a specific purpose at birth, and that person can only find true happiness by fulfilling that particular objective. Others will tell you that, while there may be…
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3, Episode 6: “Household” The Handmaid’s Tale isn’t exactly feel-good television. We don’t expect it to be. It’s one of the best shows on TV right now, to be sure, but it’s not always easy to watch. I’m kind of glad Hulu decided to dole these episodes out on a weekly…
Since Archer decided to put its eponymous lead character in a coma three season ago, we’ve seen essentially the same show play out in multiple Archer universes (some more interesting than others). Of course, major thematic changes are nothing new for the show as even a couple of the seasons that take place in the…
Letting go of someone you love is never easy. But sometimes you just know that, in spite of how painful it’s going to be for you (and maybe for the other person as well), it’s what’s best for both of you. “If you love something, set it free” might seem like a tired platitude, but…
Ever wonder what life would be life if you could just do whatever you felt like doing with no regard for the consequences? If you just automatically gave in to your basic instincts and desires without censoring yourself or worrying about what everyone else will think? What if I told you there was a magic…
I usually don’t watch the “Inside the Episode” segments that Hulu produces for each installment of The Handmaid’s Tale, but I’ll admit that the final scene of “God Bless the Child” confused me a little (more on that later), and I wanted to see if the creative minds behind it could provide some insight. They…