‘the handmaid’s tale’ takes us on an emotional rollercoaster ride with what might be its most satisfying episode yet

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Takes Us on an Emotional Rollercoaster Ride with What Might Be Its Most Satisfying Episode Yet

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…

‘the handmaid’s tale’ turns life upside down (yet again) for three gilead women

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Turns Life Upside down (Yet Again) for Three Gilead Women

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…

‘the handmaid’s tale’ forces one of its worst villains to finally face the consequences of his actions

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Forces One of Its Worst Villains to Finally Face the Consequences of His Actions

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’ shows how the women of gilead cope with its various atrocities

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Shows How the Women of Gilead Cope with Its Various Atrocities

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…