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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimqzw5LQmBmsHQarAhZ7J-t-UBmIrtpCoEcxTGOxHVaS_bBZSlX8SVtuwij_Z2qfMXWEExUCu2jSFtrhapd0TrTj-XHZQr2uB36LGTkS-VQHuB4i6dPP609M5J8RNpCz3X8WvI122WNOcDifJL8LPZOzQTKuQEZs2zR9nqNKkR7iVIF2Yxyc/s309/Andor%20-%20smaller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="163" data-original-width="309" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimqzw5LQmBmsHQarAhZ7J-t-UBmIrtpCoEcxTGOxHVaS_bBZSlX8SVtuwij_Z2qfMXWEExUCu2jSFtrhapd0TrTj-XHZQr2uB36LGTkS-VQHuB4i6dPP609M5J8RNpCz3X8WvI122WNOcDifJL8LPZOzQTKuQEZs2zR9nqNKkR7iVIF2Yxyc/w200-h106/Andor%20-%20smaller.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Andor</b> (Elvis):<br />1. Luthen Rael: “What is my sacrifice? I'm condemned to use the tools of my enemy to defeat them. I burn my decency for someone else's future. I burn my life to make a sunrise that I know I'll never see. And that ego that started this fight will never have a mirror or an audience or the light of gratitude.”<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>
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Titans</b> (Sandi): <br />1. Jinx: “What? Like, I’m supposed to know every crazy witch with a staff?” Dick: “It’d help.”<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>
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FBI</b> - 5.07 (Dahne)<br />1. Tiff: “It’s an illegal rave space. They’re powering juice from the adjacent buildings. I may have attended a few of these parties in my younger days.” Scola: “Why was your youth so much more fun than mine?”<br /><br /><br /><b>
Doctor Who</b> (Elvis):<br />1. Rose: “The world doesn't end if the Doctor dance.”<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>
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Derek: “She left her badge and gun? Why would she do that?” Spencer: “That doesn’t make sense. Why run? We’re her family. We can help.” Rossi: “Doyle’s killing families. She’s not married, not close to relatives. He was ready to wipe us out. She ran to protect us.”
Hotch: “It takes a skilled sociopath to betray his team and the cause he held dear for self-preservation. If you cooperate with us and we save Agent Prentiss, then maybe we can talk about a deal. But if anything happens to her, I will destroy you. You can count on that.”<br /><br /><br /><b>
Ghosts</b> (Sandi):<br />1. Alberta: “It’s a steep price, but at least I’ll get my Jason Momoa fix. And we will be watching certain scenes in slow mo.” Pete: “AKA, Slow mo-Momoa. Hehehe.”</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br />
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She has failed to put down roots of any kind here. A truck pulls up and drops off a parcel. It’s a bulletproof vest. It’s yet another “costume” that she must wear – and she puts it on, back to the camera framed in light of a window. Luke (O-T Fagbenle) is suddenly there in the doorway. She tells him that there’s another event – a vigil in High Park – and they want her to do a prayer. Luke tells her he gets it. She has to be safe. He asks how it feels and starts adjusting it on her. He asks her if it’s comfortable and tells her that he hates this world – but he loves her, and she tells him that she loves him too.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>She takes off the vest and sits in the window with her hands in her lap and the sun streaming in around her. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYz-HAc_QTe_KJ4lbcqKyRvUKneBTGxmYBID9tpF_aZyHMT6xY4cyLEohj2u1SfwuTiY6mt7JQoIRXHNPKV6FgwfOCBqGoLbVmDkAXnfFYEOBWjos5QQo6GT9r38SSDxYzShDpQaTFOeYmhnfOjnjEzYAssE3IW6BgPfqX5yS0mBQMPUL9Jbs/s1280/1u.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYz-HAc_QTe_KJ4lbcqKyRvUKneBTGxmYBID9tpF_aZyHMT6xY4cyLEohj2u1SfwuTiY6mt7JQoIRXHNPKV6FgwfOCBqGoLbVmDkAXnfFYEOBWjos5QQo6GT9r38SSDxYzShDpQaTFOeYmhnfOjnjEzYAssE3IW6BgPfqX5yS0mBQMPUL9Jbs/s320/1u.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We get an arial shot of men in black suits moving around the headquarters of Gilead. Nick (Max Minghella) comes upon Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) and ask for a moment of his time. Lawrence says that he’s quite busy – and since when has he not had time for Nick? He finally relents and the two step aside on their own. Nick tells him about the shooting. Lawrence has heard, but then, there’s a lot of anti-refuge sentiment in Toronto. Americans are particularly grating. Nick tells him June was at the vigil. He wants assurance that June is not a target. Lawrence tells him that she could be – after all, she had the Americans come into their country to kidnap their children…. BUT the current policy is that Gilead does not target ex-patriots for execution… Lawrence tells Nick that June had lots of choices. Nick tells him that she’s fighting for her daughter, and Lawrence replies that everyone gets bloody in a fight. It’s clearly also a threat to Nick…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>At the Red Center, the handmaids are cleaning. Janine (Madeleine Brewer) sees that they are flagging, so she starts singing – “It’s a Hard Knock Life” from Annie, which is perfect if you’ve seen the play or movie as they are also forced to clean the orphanage – and Janine’s red hair helps to complete the picture – and it helps to lighten the work. Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) hears them singing as she comes up the stairs and smiles. She’s happy that they are more content. However, as soon as Janine realizes that she’s there, she declares “Code Brown” and they all jump to their feet, guilty and silent. They all stand respectfully with heads bowed and hands clasped in front of them. She tells them that it is no sin to enjoy their work. Aunt Lydia tells them that God might prefer a more appropriate hymn, however.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMH0Pf3rlF62kBX7R9HvOsn93N2ksJ-Js-BOs_41Npl6PZc8liV0DLhGt11aht9PyrAjoQ5mFGajBTr41DnRJt6blMdXBNPjJFfapsoJSQljLLJe-SYN5eYJfGzQZqGayBC-9bwKlg--bRyFdilb9Gyg1wOXeZXdPwFa4FJBX9_h_RDgCFnBI/s298/1q.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="298" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMH0Pf3rlF62kBX7R9HvOsn93N2ksJ-Js-BOs_41Npl6PZc8liV0DLhGt11aht9PyrAjoQ5mFGajBTr41DnRJt6blMdXBNPjJFfapsoJSQljLLJe-SYN5eYJfGzQZqGayBC-9bwKlg--bRyFdilb9Gyg1wOXeZXdPwFa4FJBX9_h_RDgCFnBI/s1600/1q.jpg" width="298" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Aunt Lydia pauses to remark to Aunt Elizabeth (Edie Inksetter) that it’s good to see them so respectful and industrious. She emphasizes that Janine has been a good influence on them. Elizabeth warns Aunt Lydia that others have noticed Aunt Lydia’s favoritism to Janine, and she tells her that Janine needs to find a new posting before “they” find a different use for her.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Aunt Lydia goes to Naomi (Ever Carradine) with a plan that Naomi calls crazy. Aunt Lydia wants Janine to become the Lawrence’s handmaid. Naomi is being fitted for her wedding dress, and Aunt Lydia dismisses everyone from the room. She tells Naomi that Commander Lawrence is looking to foster an image that reflects the traditional values of Gilead – including a handmaid. Naomi says that this particular handmaid will make her look like a fool. Aunt Lydia uses all her powers of flattery and persuasion to get Naomi to says she’ll consider it. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAYiQEMwP-hHL4knOEBM--8wtmtEF9WPgQjKAKri9MkEkpgVBcph16YPrXj6-i3240ZBiwUTuoV81i0pqWmSbZyRtBy7jvl2pz3a1pZhiClruQDBm23oeZZBfz7l6aI8t9_glxUA55cFkPCBQjrwUVxmDApEkQqS_eCy92psAezVFK3mOGgM/s322/1o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="156" data-original-width="322" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAYiQEMwP-hHL4knOEBM--8wtmtEF9WPgQjKAKri9MkEkpgVBcph16YPrXj6-i3240ZBiwUTuoV81i0pqWmSbZyRtBy7jvl2pz3a1pZhiClruQDBm23oeZZBfz7l6aI8t9_glxUA55cFkPCBQjrwUVxmDApEkQqS_eCy92psAezVFK3mOGgM/s320/1o.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Back in Toronto, June, Luke and Moira (Samira Wiley – who was criminally underused this season) are enjoying a quiet breakfast while Nicole sleeps in. Once again, June is framed by a sunny window behind her as she has actually, seemingly, achieved some kind of peace – which is broken by a knocking at the door. It’s Tuello (Sam Jaeger) with news that they’ve caught the gunman – just an angry guy with a gun and no obvious ties to Gilead. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkJHXYdHQ8orHnfxo76bi-POsPZH7fXyf3YMDzM4rTQg-j9jJkUSZ2ko--VoeGGH6W1TLS-1uigXhCSry7HdvhQOyYI-RG_dFcvTa9_bLRFZRGQFagO72p87cKAMgNj_88oylvKBspfEa5NQpl4hNbw5CVF14IExcvL3-n3hl5wVbVwqhU8E/s300/1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkJHXYdHQ8orHnfxo76bi-POsPZH7fXyf3YMDzM4rTQg-j9jJkUSZ2ko--VoeGGH6W1TLS-1uigXhCSry7HdvhQOyYI-RG_dFcvTa9_bLRFZRGQFagO72p87cKAMgNj_88oylvKBspfEa5NQpl4hNbw5CVF14IExcvL3-n3hl5wVbVwqhU8E/s1600/1a.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June asks how Tuello is as she walks him out to his car. He tells her that he’s been to 19 funerals in 5 days. He thanks her for asking. She tells him that she knows what its like. To be responsible for people and then lose them. She says ‘may God grant them rest – and you too.’ He’s clearly touched and takes his leave. June stays out on the street, watching as more her neighbors are packing their things and leaving the neighborhood. There are already plenty of empty houses. As she walks back, a red pick up pulls out. It’s playing the Beach Boys loudly. The tension ramps up as it slowly pulls up on her and June slowly grows more nervous – and then it speeds up and hits her! This was a terrific – and horrific – special effect as we see June seemingly hurled through the air, landing hard on the pavement in front of the truck! And then the truck speeds toward her and OVER HER ARM!!!<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>This is brilliantly shot as the entire screen is full of only half of June’s face as she lies on the pavement, the one eye showing wide open staring in disbelief at her arm. The music plays loudly but the only other sound is a hollow ringing. If you’ve ever been in an accident, this is a pretty good approximation of shock! June manages to get her arm in and lying flat as the truck continues over her, but shock is taking its toll. She looks as the truck speeds back toward her. We see Luke’s feet come running up as he shouts for the driver to stop. We see everything from June’s perspective as Luke hauls the guy – and his shotgun – out of the truck. He beats him senseless and then runs to June, calling to Moira for help. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7SIcYgOA-O0ExZpRJ_QV_Ftl2NjssTHPtg-an1gGcS28cQScT55J9w8KUFMzsnQYZ9heND92CMCjVrmaZshclKtIvhAHTfC6l3ZVYpTC9Bf0OGvVFHd8SgOnGEp_UCR0LeNIuqaqvXjTLPoYOAcni8gK2pOtCmLNZbxWg_7OCMdQtzoh7AQ/s301/1p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="301" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7SIcYgOA-O0ExZpRJ_QV_Ftl2NjssTHPtg-an1gGcS28cQScT55J9w8KUFMzsnQYZ9heND92CMCjVrmaZshclKtIvhAHTfC6l3ZVYpTC9Bf0OGvVFHd8SgOnGEp_UCR0LeNIuqaqvXjTLPoYOAcni8gK2pOtCmLNZbxWg_7OCMdQtzoh7AQ/s1600/1p.jpg" width="301" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The scene at the hospital is chaotic as June’s level of consciousness fades in and out with the agony she is in. In a haze, she sees that Luke has blood on his hands and then the police are there to take him into custody. He tries to tell them that somebody tried to kill his wife, but they absolutely don’t care. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>At the border bridge between Gilead and Canada, Nick meets with Tuello. I loved how this scene was shot. The music and the long shots of him crossing with the mist and moon behind him and then the overhead shot of him physically crossing the border line were perfect. Nick has finally chosen to act… and it’s very likely to have devastating effects for him. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>At the Red Center, Aunt Lydia is about to cross a similar line with Janine. Aunt Lydia tells Janine about her plan but cunningly starts by asking if she’d like to see HER sweet Angela again. Janine, of course, “would love that. Obviously.” Aunt Lydia says she’ll be able to if all goes well with the future Mrs Lawrence. And then Aunt Lydia tells her that if she shows the proper respect, Mrs Lawrence will consider having her posted to her house. And that’s it for Janine. She’s out. She doesn’t want to be posted. Aunt Lydia denies ever having said that she wouldn’t be posted again. Aunt Lydia dangles Angela in front of her again, telling her she’s come so far – and Janine tells her she’s very grateful – but it’s also clear that Aunt Lydia has a lot of misgivings over this. She knows Janine is fragile, but is it also dawning on her what a brutal existence this women live?</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3bxP83mTL0rNgkER0efF1SrpLcfxRe5lxwOFazgU6EiYz0lTy6wORAUBvmXImqa2WQSpabPFUxDxiy5PRTGYXU2A70EVTf1E5zYJ7XPp6UyyFsE7GhcCGvajtBA3XE2njUekhX6ajOwpQhibRUJP8EOMbxU92oDeo_bNz-IrjYRFp7ZaN8k/s318/1i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="318" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3bxP83mTL0rNgkER0efF1SrpLcfxRe5lxwOFazgU6EiYz0lTy6wORAUBvmXImqa2WQSpabPFUxDxiy5PRTGYXU2A70EVTf1E5zYJ7XPp6UyyFsE7GhcCGvajtBA3XE2njUekhX6ajOwpQhibRUJP8EOMbxU92oDeo_bNz-IrjYRFp7ZaN8k/s1600/1i.jpg" width="318" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Tuello takes Nick to the hospital where he stands outside June’s room looking at her unconscious body through a window. He asks about Luke, and Tuello tells him that he’s giving a statement to the police and the driver is in the ICU. The police will bring Luke to June’s room as soon as they’re done. Nick tells him that it’s probably better if she doesn’t know he was there. Tuello leaves to give Nick some privacy, and Nick slowly walks into her room. Nick sits beside her and touches her arm. Minghella is terrific in this scene with no words. His love for June is clear, but at one point he looks away, troubled, and raises his hand to his mouth – the hand with his wedding ring on it. It’s clear that he's thinking of Rose (Carey Cox). I believe he does genuinely care for her too. Nick tenderly kisses June’s forehead before slowly leaving the room – and June senses his presence, smiling and turning her head.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16G7SQL5acwDgBm7thq2tBT3oWqm8tjW4IT2XfBDlcmQL1O8QcXS6MOpi-YbMEVmDoAzAt1YlpIIXpDAnd677Pla5QWFZFiiLaPEP1sLECcCDLBv2VWiFUYIj1kOZXLPqQsehSTY9nVu8wCwyw_PalCIRe6vv2gzUORk1c1e3yxkGM8NMGvw/s1280/1s.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="1280" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16G7SQL5acwDgBm7thq2tBT3oWqm8tjW4IT2XfBDlcmQL1O8QcXS6MOpi-YbMEVmDoAzAt1YlpIIXpDAnd677Pla5QWFZFiiLaPEP1sLECcCDLBv2VWiFUYIj1kOZXLPqQsehSTY9nVu8wCwyw_PalCIRe6vv2gzUORk1c1e3yxkGM8NMGvw/s320/1s.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Back at the bridge, Tuello has a contract for Nick to sign. He tells him that if he had his way, he’d simply take Nick at his word, but Nick doubts his word is worth much at this point. He is about to betray his country in a way he never has before. Tuello, however, insists that he’d call him an honorable man. Nick is adamant that Tuello hold up his end of the bargain – to protect June. Tuello’s first assurance isn’t good enough. Nick tells him that Gilead wants her to suffer. They’ll come for her AND her family. Tuello says he’ll do everything he can, and Nick walks away – clearly NOT reassured and thinking he’s made a fool’s bargain. Tuello asks him why he didn’t run with June when they were at the Waterford’s and Nick still held rank in the Eyes. Nick tells him that she has people who care for her. She doesn’t need him. He’s nothing. And Tuello tells him no he’s not. And most importantly, he adds “Not to her.” I love their complicated relationship!<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June is home, and we get another of those wonderous mirror shots. June is once again sitting in the window of her bedroom. The mirror image takes up 2/3 of the screen – and the mirror reflects an empty room and one that is shown in two images with the last image dissected just to show a sliver of the room with the lamp. June’s options and window of opportunity – that light at the end of the tunnel – are growing ever less… Luke is now sporting a gun in his waistband. June asks Luke if he’s comfortable having a gun in the house. He says it’s how they’re going to stay safe, and she suggests asking the police for protection. But Luke tells her that they hate refugees. They have to protect themselves. Luke insists that this isn’t going to be like Boston. June tells him that Boston wasn’t his fault – and he tells her that he's not going to let anyone hurt her.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIlVecMY5vKapa82i-AVZ0LcWASM9-s5FuFZH9e7fiqWmW6YPOYDt7uNelsdYQMbZfVZz4MM5mpaDvk0bvamz5NPd4Q1z3kuJDlKMMK7fMxuk8WXS9VEDBwqs4qZD9ZHZh4xfBb48wBgoEzmVl3I1C5sLUi8V4pfYax7dmJmmS6imEsQI1yOY/s1551/1t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="873" data-original-width="1551" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIlVecMY5vKapa82i-AVZ0LcWASM9-s5FuFZH9e7fiqWmW6YPOYDt7uNelsdYQMbZfVZz4MM5mpaDvk0bvamz5NPd4Q1z3kuJDlKMMK7fMxuk8WXS9VEDBwqs4qZD9ZHZh4xfBb48wBgoEzmVl3I1C5sLUi8V4pfYax7dmJmmS6imEsQI1yOY/s320/1t.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lawrence’s house is packed with scurrying Marthas prepping for the wedding. Meanwhile, in a nice mirror of Naomi’s interview with Lawrence, Janine meets with Naomi – only this time both are standing. Naomi tells Janine that she’s prayed on it and she’s willing to give Janine a trial period. And then she blows it by telling Janine that Angela is staying with her grandparents for the entire summer! So there goes the carrot. Aunt Lydia is clearly worried. Janine is still on board, however. Naomi tells Janine that when Angela returns, she will oversee all interactions – and if Janine ever suggests anything other than that Naomi is Angela’s mother, it will be heresy, and Janine could lose her tongue. Then Naomi has to rush off to dress for the wedding, but she makes Aunt Lydia’s day by saying it might be nice to have Janine in the family portraits they’ll be shooting later.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOG-xXcYU6uGG4LvsvwcsVOV39eHuOZrO59-j079sGqqr0qH2tm8w-XZziuysTA8qzkAh5rfwazrDMVlf6u69_wzKRv0B6qtgPiJzDOll7T-EeiUlznTjL51TONvO5w0aT2MqucaC8RzoTAfrxoI8EcrC81j_aCpUkVvjLHtTFYWYNzCKh5B4/s1200/1tt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="1200" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOG-xXcYU6uGG4LvsvwcsVOV39eHuOZrO59-j079sGqqr0qH2tm8w-XZziuysTA8qzkAh5rfwazrDMVlf6u69_wzKRv0B6qtgPiJzDOll7T-EeiUlznTjL51TONvO5w0aT2MqucaC8RzoTAfrxoI8EcrC81j_aCpUkVvjLHtTFYWYNzCKh5B4/s320/1tt.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Aunt Lydia tells Janine that she’s proud of her and tells her to be a good girl. Janine keeps the smile on her fact until Aunt Lydia leaves. She then removes the wimple. As she’s standing there, a Martha (Jessica Greco) stops on her way through the room. She doesn’t look directly at Janine, but says the rote greeting – blessed be the fruit – before telling her that June’s hurt – and Janine immediately turns and looks at her, saying “My June??” The Martha tells her what happened and that they want to kill her in Toronto. She says that she’s alive, but that they never let anyone get away – “fuckers.” The camera pans in on Janine’s astonished face.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjNN2RWJqECODhn2-3oGyup0KTDCtFp5EoEj5knRdPGX6FGwuYDlOECyXUH4tykbrt1baD71rdtbElgXR3PnlpOV_GtreL2X9K5NRdp2pft4sjjORsV5JYMgtThPEgb2Rn72A6lTRhlPZNOR3nh-rydO2UumSvxaySPZuxCcarqIQ3fLHjXa4/s275/1h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjNN2RWJqECODhn2-3oGyup0KTDCtFp5EoEj5knRdPGX6FGwuYDlOECyXUH4tykbrt1baD71rdtbElgXR3PnlpOV_GtreL2X9K5NRdp2pft4sjjORsV5JYMgtThPEgb2Rn72A6lTRhlPZNOR3nh-rydO2UumSvxaySPZuxCcarqIQ3fLHjXa4/s1600/1h.jpg" width="275" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>As the scene changes, we are still on a close up of Janine’s face, but now she’s having her picture taken in the family portrait. She is still shocked. Lawrence finally calls an end to it, telling everyone that they have work to do – surely some function to perform in HIS home. And he’s also clearly talking to Naomi and Janine too. Naomi is clearly trying to find an ally. She stops Janine from leaving by asking if she’s seen her room yet, and offering to show her herself! She tells Janine that she feels very hopeful – but does she really? – and then she makes her big mistake. She tells Janine that it will be nice just to have a friendly face in the house – because clearly, Lawrence isn’t that! And then, she calls Janine Ofjoseph.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3Sv9JL253JLtBx8HRWI-qcfz_wErITmQcUYLpDYnYX6I7h9FZUoTR6ZE4-gC_RqwgKyltBJV70Y1k7xAkg86S6GanOLFgy9xqWXikw1UHQ_roaTf-vLoW3_oJaEODhSUXuoRTQllkgvGv5820OtdMc8osgPvMI8NS1lZAB5PCfhlBRS0lD8/s1200/1ttt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="1200" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3Sv9JL253JLtBx8HRWI-qcfz_wErITmQcUYLpDYnYX6I7h9FZUoTR6ZE4-gC_RqwgKyltBJV70Y1k7xAkg86S6GanOLFgy9xqWXikw1UHQ_roaTf-vLoW3_oJaEODhSUXuoRTQllkgvGv5820OtdMc8osgPvMI8NS1lZAB5PCfhlBRS0lD8/s320/1ttt.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We get a closeup of Janine’s hand clenching and it was a terrific callback to Serena’s (Yvonne Strahovski) twisting her hands as she debased herself to the Wheelers. But Janine looks up and full into Naomi’s eyes as she tells her “that’s not my name.” Naomi says “pardon?” and simply looks confused as Janine goes on – we’re not friends. Did you really think we were friends? She goes on to tell Naomi that she thinks that she is one of the worst people that she’s ever known. She tells her that she hates her – and asks how she can’t know that. Naomi seems to actually be hurt, but the two are interrupted by Lawrence calling for her, so we don’t get to see a response. Janine takes a deep breath. It no doubt felt good to say it out loud to Naomi’s face, but she has to know that she’s sealed her own fate. She walks upstairs but smiles. She’s acted.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Back in Toronto, June wakes up and it’s night. In a beautiful parallel to the earlier scene – and also a reflection of the mirror shot – June looks out of the bedroom door, listening to muffled voices and we only see half her face – the same half as we saw under the truck. In a nice parallel to the last scene, June moves down the stairs and back into the community. Luke tries to tell June that there’s nothing to here and to go back upstairs. He’s still underestimating her… Rita (Amanda Brugel) is there and has brought news that her friend, who is a Toronto Police Officer, heard an alert that the truck driver who hit June died. Luke insists that it doesn’t matter. He may have killed him but he was about to kill June. Moira tells him that no one is going to care. Luke killed a Canadian on Canadian soil and they’re going to want him dead. June walks through them as if in a dream, and I loved that the camera followed her back as she walks into the kitchen, now framed by fairy lights. It’s all been a dream of safety.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKs1-8MEM_piqIFsifZAoxIhC4F_f5i_KmHzUb5g6Mkdzt30V7w9rjINw_DwTPR9CQCVQLFMOo73wLZbb3I2ak1C4ZvtiKxw2J_QR3xSCPABoFHJtMRSG_b7Zh7m3hx7vHmE0LB8iwIgmCyiMNa70tA41I6X5ZbRKvzf5Rzvlkt4yVruSmEw/s275/1d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKs1-8MEM_piqIFsifZAoxIhC4F_f5i_KmHzUb5g6Mkdzt30V7w9rjINw_DwTPR9CQCVQLFMOo73wLZbb3I2ak1C4ZvtiKxw2J_QR3xSCPABoFHJtMRSG_b7Zh7m3hx7vHmE0LB8iwIgmCyiMNa70tA41I6X5ZbRKvzf5Rzvlkt4yVruSmEw/s1600/1d.jpg" width="275" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June finally turns around and silences Luke, just by saying his name. Again, this scene is beautifully blocked. We get a close up of June as she tells Luke that they have to run. Luke turns – and as so often in this season, we see him framed by a number of doorways, making it look like he’s standing in a tunnel – or mirror reflections. He says what? She tells him that they waited last time and they waited too long and failed to see how much they hated them and she lost him and then they lost Hannah. Luke asks if they are just supposed to forget about Hannah now. And June assures him that they will never forget about her. But they can’t help her if they’re dead and this country is changing. Luke insists it isn’t Gilead, and June tells him that America wasn’t Gilead until it was. And that REALLY hit home with the current political system. I am thankful every day for our multi-party system (3 really) that helps keep Gilead-like nutbags at bay in Canada…June puts her foot down. They have to run. NOW.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeOntl7NhtcViBigE8OS7VK1PMgMDozFrdJGi5547DXFRuHHAvhfKvcQNU44GFs-ctOiJMZja07uLQIlCuNd9HycEeOza5ennalJ_re8zpiMIxPYCDmd_EHaz0q0DIL2oa6rwevXTyoISrzqEXlhfFd9keOTYkLWYmr5AV_y4xfjPDumCyTGo/s246/1m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="205" data-original-width="246" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeOntl7NhtcViBigE8OS7VK1PMgMDozFrdJGi5547DXFRuHHAvhfKvcQNU44GFs-ctOiJMZja07uLQIlCuNd9HycEeOza5ennalJ_re8zpiMIxPYCDmd_EHaz0q0DIL2oa6rwevXTyoISrzqEXlhfFd9keOTYkLWYmr5AV_y4xfjPDumCyTGo/s1600/1m.jpg" width="246" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>As they are loading the car to go to the airport – Moira has booked them on flights to Anchorage and then Honolulu… Tuello shows up and tells them that they can’t go to the airport – the police have flagged their flights and will be waiting to arrest Luke. He calls them stiltedly by their last names – clearly talking in his official capacity. He tells them that June will also be charged with aiding a fugitive, and they’ll lose Nicole. Moira asks what they’re supposed to do. June calls him Mark as she tells him that they tried to kill her in her own front yard – next time maybe it will be Nicole just to get to her. She tells him they’re not safe. Tuello tells them there might be another way. Americans are coming from all over to board trains, taking them west. It’s clear the refugees are no longer wanted there. He tells them that he can get them on a train. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>As the music crescendos, we switch back to Gilead and the reception of Lawrence’s wedding. Nick strides in and goes directly to Lawrence, punching him in the face. Nick tells him he could have killed her. Lawrence looks upset – not necessarily angry. I think he genuinely wanted Nick’s help in re-fashioning Gilead. He needs an ally after all. Lawrence tells Nick that it wasn’t him, it wasn’t his decision. Does anyone doubt that Mackenzie (Jason Butler Harner) was behind it? Nick is escorted out by guards. Lawrence offers the others cake, and Mackenzie is clearly considering whether power is now slipping from Lawrence – is Nick a crack in Lawrence’s defences?</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWkvocrA8JTR4nqV1Hj8wS6BWvDgHETArbHUq9DW7tgl-E1zhhXx3-nMi92UPKlX3mY4k6vNbshzSkcX24sZ1akTt-h1RFTndmFN3hgQNotaXain38y-mT15bbzCo5D7h9yYZhwkkeYl0uWNPPwfKT4TIh9J2ycV8NGJMB6Fnc9wgX5eZwgU/s300/1l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWkvocrA8JTR4nqV1Hj8wS6BWvDgHETArbHUq9DW7tgl-E1zhhXx3-nMi92UPKlX3mY4k6vNbshzSkcX24sZ1akTt-h1RFTndmFN3hgQNotaXain38y-mT15bbzCo5D7h9yYZhwkkeYl0uWNPPwfKT4TIh9J2ycV8NGJMB6Fnc9wgX5eZwgU/s1600/1l.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Janine is back at the Red Center. Her hair is down and she’s in her nightdress. Aunt Lydia tells her that she had the most wonderful opportunity and she threw it away. Janine asks her what she wants her to say. Aunt Lydia tells her that she must beg in order to fix it. She must beg the Lawrences for mercy and forgiveness, and Janine says flat out that she won’t do it. Aunt Lydia is distraught. Elizabeth comes in and says that the Eyes are there. They come in and take Janine, putting a gag on her. Aunt Lydia tells them that she’ll call Lawrence and they tell her that he’s the one who ordered it. She follows them right to the van trying to pull Janine away. They brutally push her to the ground. The other aunts help her up. In the van, Lydia reaches out her hand to comfort a Martha (Beth Hornby) who is also in the van. Janine’s face is resigned, but Aunt Lydia’s is spitting bullets…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8b6ETfOFkKKsLFfa5HAAS_ikRoUO3YyStzWbakjnkEgU9MVk242-_zcbAHfg6vU4HxLfUHPtE36pb3JfBs9bCyOH_OZ_RIeJIuw535_w6APpWJAFuUrn-2b8i4485CSHbOaf4FY0rUMgkEma6Mmgoy_2MaFdY3_ep621QTH_PvC5VGWV4pk/s275/1n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8b6ETfOFkKKsLFfa5HAAS_ikRoUO3YyStzWbakjnkEgU9MVk242-_zcbAHfg6vU4HxLfUHPtE36pb3JfBs9bCyOH_OZ_RIeJIuw535_w6APpWJAFuUrn-2b8i4485CSHbOaf4FY0rUMgkEma6Mmgoy_2MaFdY3_ep621QTH_PvC5VGWV4pk/s1600/1n.jpg" width="275" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The train station is packed and reminiscent of the flights from Gilead that we’ve seen in previous episodes. Tuello tells them that the train will get them to Vancouver, and they should be able to get a boat to the US from there. He also gives them new identity cards as the Via people probably have Luke’s name flagged. Luke thanks him. June asks Tuello to get a message to Nick that she and Nicole are safe. Tuello says he will and wishes her Godspeed. The station is packed and people are simply leaving with the clothes on their backs. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdE-1ZP2OyH9OxbZ0JhTK0Vl9_s3ukv3BWwRL56FtU6-Lf-LovMiW1D7FFggsa8WFZ3TM1PyVDH5P2FyypRqxHJ9dTIXZ0jf_Tjn9oT23_QSFeZGJDG7Ct9Ks9jdeOZbpF4kGeOmYCWqr5cZ-a4giWxKOzeXl9iPSNODOMbcguolrcibEj7FA/s302/1w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="167" data-original-width="302" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdE-1ZP2OyH9OxbZ0JhTK0Vl9_s3ukv3BWwRL56FtU6-Lf-LovMiW1D7FFggsa8WFZ3TM1PyVDH5P2FyypRqxHJ9dTIXZ0jf_Tjn9oT23_QSFeZGJDG7Ct9Ks9jdeOZbpF4kGeOmYCWqr5cZ-a4giWxKOzeXl9iPSNODOMbcguolrcibEj7FA/s1600/1w.jpg" width="302" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>As they get close to the train, they see guards carefully checking identity cards. Luke tells June to go ahead – they’ll have a better chance if they split up. June and Nicole pass through as Luke continues to hang back. June sees the police walking the line looking for Luke. Luke calls June – he’s seen them, and he’s not getting on the train. They aren’t safe if he’s with them. Luke tells her that they aren’t going to let the train leave until they find him. June is frantic. Moss is, as usual, simply heartrending. Luke tells her to do it for him – just get on the train. He tells her that they always find each other – they’ll do it again. June tells him they need him. Luke tells her to look after their baby, and June knows that he was never going to get on the train. She tells him to come find her – she loves him. He tells her that he loves her and immediately raises his hands to give up. June watches as he’s handcuffed and taken into custody – and the train slowly moves out of the station.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenlp1JfvigI7ebH9HcrLRhqnU6nk9AWDEyAHqzlmSC0vh-KVgIyyaialQ-5hjONAG3-_kuYh43IJEwt2yCajuaJk4AxPSCtxPY6H9DytfJICpbPk270OEqntAivwe2x99eiL0YFZFGEO94tzChrn79wlQ16DjhgQYPCEdIK3VW9zyoNO4pF4/s318/1r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="318" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenlp1JfvigI7ebH9HcrLRhqnU6nk9AWDEyAHqzlmSC0vh-KVgIyyaialQ-5hjONAG3-_kuYh43IJEwt2yCajuaJk4AxPSCtxPY6H9DytfJICpbPk270OEqntAivwe2x99eiL0YFZFGEO94tzChrn79wlQ16DjhgQYPCEdIK3VW9zyoNO4pF4/s1600/1r.jpg" width="318" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Rose comes to visit Nick in his cell. He tells her that he’s sorry. And suddenly, Rose is a cold bitch! She wants to know why he even pretended to love her. I mean, c’mon. It’s Gilead, the land of arranged marriages, why would she expect anything else? She tells him a good man wouldn’t leave his pregnant wife every time his girlfriend called. She knows that he will never let go of June. Nick tells her that he really tried, but he can’t. She tells him that she doesn’t want to be with him anymore. Nick tells her that she can’t leave. She tells him that they had a good think and he ruined it. Again, does she realize where she’s living? Nick is clearly upset that he’s hurt her. Will Lawrence save him? Will he be able to?<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQlNX2NgFxRRGsXZc02kEMmwrVtbQBJEXPe5FWDT0fPG__13Jl8xCIKUsBpDRkopW8QPHlih7iWIgBFKvXD1kekg1D1EMt74g9ikxLlPXxN1y96QUyJjGaTrP-cIGWrveunit1krOobVEKJ8WDGYZaWyLk3KZCJ4LoChstgtxrsbF8de5cXw/s275/1e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQlNX2NgFxRRGsXZc02kEMmwrVtbQBJEXPe5FWDT0fPG__13Jl8xCIKUsBpDRkopW8QPHlih7iWIgBFKvXD1kekg1D1EMt74g9ikxLlPXxN1y96QUyJjGaTrP-cIGWrveunit1krOobVEKJ8WDGYZaWyLk3KZCJ4LoChstgtxrsbF8de5cXw/s1600/1e.jpg" width="275" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>On the train, we get an overhead shot of June moving through the crowd, mirroring so many of the car through trees shots we’ve had in the show. She tells Nicole that they are going on an adventure to Hawaii – it’s her country and she’s going to love it. June is clearly trying to convince herself as much as soothe the child. June hears a baby crying – and I knew immediately who it was. Sure enough, as they get through the crowd to the end of the train – there is Serena with Noah.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBq8PgcZs4wC3L7DUwFmnrMXgmjDjTwish6BCYVpnMLoZCpjrXPEL0i4WQrdElH3xT_AG3Co8Fzqyxo_dhH2h-p1H2bKtcm4sB7YhtYqY8As8kok7wYAVN8eOErQOgnxxvy84a3gERp_Ad5JKmS-tm4Ups0hNttp2U7w4U-EmouvVxTeNPk04/s316/1k.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="316" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBq8PgcZs4wC3L7DUwFmnrMXgmjDjTwish6BCYVpnMLoZCpjrXPEL0i4WQrdElH3xT_AG3Co8Fzqyxo_dhH2h-p1H2bKtcm4sB7YhtYqY8As8kok7wYAVN8eOErQOgnxxvy84a3gERp_Ad5JKmS-tm4Ups0hNttp2U7w4U-EmouvVxTeNPk04/s1600/1k.jpg" width="316" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The two women look at each other. June is shocked, but a smile plays on Serena’s lips. As June joins her at the back of the train, Serena says “Hi June.” And June says hi back. Serena then really smiles and asks if June has a diaper. June mostly grimaces – but it might be the start of a lopsided smile. Then, the season ends as Billie Eillish’s “bury a friend” plays and the camera pulls back, framing June and Serena in the train window, facing each other, holding their children. It’s a powerful end to the season.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I’ve made no secret about my love for this show. This episode contains so many powerful moments that it’s impossible to single out any one performance! Moss, Fagbenle, Brewer, Dowd, and Minghella definitely. The cinematography and use of imagery is brilliant as is the use of music. I love the recurring use of windows to frame people and shots. The episode is masterfully written by Miller and directed by Moss. All of the characters are left in peril or at least with the possibility of peril. Will June and Serena make it to safety? Will they join forces and be ‘friends’ or frenemies? What will Aunt Lydia do? Can she save Janine? Is Lawrence in danger from Mackenzie? Can he save Nick? Will he? What will happen to Luke? Is there any way for him to get a fair trial? He did kill a man, and it’s unlikely he can evade all punishment. And what of Moira? Is she safe? What did you think of the episode? The season? What are your hopes for the last season? Who should end up with June – Nick or Luke? 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</div>SpoilerTVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06383371041855468000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29964715.post-2173494732146411152022-11-08T23:30:00.001+00:002022-11-08T23:30:03.632+00:00The Handmaid's Tale - Allegiance - Review<a name='more'></a><img class="headerimage" src="https://files.spoilertv.com/headers/the-handmaids-tale.jpg" width="726px" />
<p> <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><i>The Handmaid’s Tale</i> “Allegiance” was written by Eric Tuchman and directed by the show’s own Bradley Whitford (Lawrence)! This is only Whitford’s second time behind the camera – the first was on <i>Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip</i> – but he does a terrific job, avoiding flashy techniques or choices that are often the sign of a newbie. In addition, he delivers a stunning performance. Events are definitely escalating in this penultimate episode of the season, and I’m already dreading the time that we will have to wait for the next and final sixth season.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0li4zHyK7M15rsty1-4oLr93w8DVebkdYjaMffDtTjpWe12ZzfhlXgw9DjnfZTWA5Ph9zUcZS6vIxwUfBkMmc4Y3ILjLHO6u-QaPX6ZHjAmMir8SdD4lZaw6uxE7OVEdCK4-05WM_4v_I5RU4wPDIouSKV1gvD791MOoFlN5ZA_INDWlUGA/s900/1aaa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="900" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0li4zHyK7M15rsty1-4oLr93w8DVebkdYjaMffDtTjpWe12ZzfhlXgw9DjnfZTWA5Ph9zUcZS6vIxwUfBkMmc4Y3ILjLHO6u-QaPX6ZHjAmMir8SdD4lZaw6uxE7OVEdCK4-05WM_4v_I5RU4wPDIouSKV1gvD791MOoFlN5ZA_INDWlUGA/s320/1aaa.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>As the episode opens, June (Elisabeth Moss) and Luke (O-T Fagbenle) are walking through an aircraft hanger with Tuello (Sam Jaeger), and he’s briefing them on the raid. I mean, did anyone think that this one going to work? They are only taking 30 girls from the school – only those taken from their families. They are introduced to Commander Vance (Brendan Morgan). June tells him its incredible what he’s doing, but he’s full of admiration for all the incredible things that she’s done. He knows all about Hannah (Jordana Blake) – and Tuello explains it’s an elite squad and they do their homework. June is concerned about how afraid the girls will be. Vance reassures her by telling her that he has a daughter of his own the same age. His plan is to bring them home and go home to his own daughter. And you knew right then that the whole thing was doomed. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Tuello tells them that he’ll be watching a live feed from the Consulate. June and Luke insist that they will be there – they need to watch it with him. Tuello tries to say that none of the other families will be there, and June points out that none of the other families brought him the intel to make it happen. I loved the shot here of June and Luke holding hands, framed by the hanger door, bathed in light with the American flag over their head. It’s so hopeful… and yet doomed. There’s also a terrific shot of the two in the car in slow motion – you see the trees and sky reflected on Luke’s window and him take June’s hand as she looks out her window, hopefully up to the sky. Then the shot pans out to the inevitable crane shot – and the terrific musical theme takes over. I rarely say how much I love the score but Adam Taylor has created a beautiful and haunting soundscape for the series.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD55ibXc9tI0q3V9YD3tEdfZe1nvNDAqOKp8y8GR3KqYFkn1FUuUA7erO5ffGfgGEPXwZmnAmXqh5vz7huLzVnPUD73OshXJQGjM-wQOr3x7tVd0t1b-7SmZMPzlD8GMDnTtNrO9mRKtFGLXfhWIHfitnciQgTc_ktwYwih--ZX4bXwqEC778/s1689/1e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1689" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD55ibXc9tI0q3V9YD3tEdfZe1nvNDAqOKp8y8GR3KqYFkn1FUuUA7erO5ffGfgGEPXwZmnAmXqh5vz7huLzVnPUD73OshXJQGjM-wQOr3x7tVd0t1b-7SmZMPzlD8GMDnTtNrO9mRKtFGLXfhWIHfitnciQgTc_ktwYwih--ZX4bXwqEC778/s320/1e.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) is having another photo session – this time with Noah and Alanis (Genevieve Angelson) calling all the shots. Its for a portrait to hang at the Centre. Serena suggests that it would be more effective for her and Noah to be there in person to greet donors and supporters… Alanis is appalled that she would expose Noah to all those germs! Serena points out that she was sent there as a representative of the Republic, and Alanis tells her that she’s there “under their protection” AND that her husband (Lucas Neff) doesn’t answer to those Commanders! So that’s an interesting little wrinkle that Serena may be able to sue to her advantage. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtHTavDvZlU9S-I4YbC9l_cDPs7JJqdk5byBj3yowPbA_mrdgAIJAbMH-OZPceGOVUI-yMdS_o5NeEuuBXXP-NEfoCSv1vemCHOB6FsTjWDxkrnNsOy5wsvrCI9HjjYyDyqigsH4MqVqZenGp-58wdF8X6_u9GbgNKyuBaqjG1oo3N7dGrArY/s325/1i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="155" data-original-width="325" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtHTavDvZlU9S-I4YbC9l_cDPs7JJqdk5byBj3yowPbA_mrdgAIJAbMH-OZPceGOVUI-yMdS_o5NeEuuBXXP-NEfoCSv1vemCHOB6FsTjWDxkrnNsOy5wsvrCI9HjjYyDyqigsH4MqVqZenGp-58wdF8X6_u9GbgNKyuBaqjG1oo3N7dGrArY/s320/1i.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>When Noah starts crying, the Nanny (Dorothy A Atabong) interrupts to say the baby is hungry – and clearly to rescue Serena. Alanis tells her that Serena needs to start pumping again – which will mean less time she gets to spend with the baby. Serena tells her it will be less confusing for the baby to just breastfeed for now, and Alanis answers MY smart boy won’t get confused! She has no shame in claiming the baby! Alanis tells her to pump for next time. Serena steps up to her about to tell her off, and then remembers what June told her, and meekly tells her she’ll do it.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_z-FA7UvowzO36B3UDJBuzojgKb5T-SJ9e8Lp0uywEcRX9ces4-h7-NPlI4_i0_fPP19-6_63IvWdRDfoBLL4zE-wWK36G_6Tv0pB42Nbjx2SlhkRDyhg7GI2h-JVy1hYkstGAmRjsSrzu4A5trsNkN9SkC8wPTmRWULMrwdhlmnsv-Mw3bY/s704/1m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="704" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_z-FA7UvowzO36B3UDJBuzojgKb5T-SJ9e8Lp0uywEcRX9ces4-h7-NPlI4_i0_fPP19-6_63IvWdRDfoBLL4zE-wWK36G_6Tv0pB42Nbjx2SlhkRDyhg7GI2h-JVy1hYkstGAmRjsSrzu4A5trsNkN9SkC8wPTmRWULMrwdhlmnsv-Mw3bY/s320/1m.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I loved the “proposal” scene! It is just delightfully awkward! Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) is there and Lawrence is clearly not happy – but he’s determined to have no weak spots, and as Aunt Lydia points out he’s doing the right thing to be a “true leader in Gilead.” Mrs Putnam (Ever Carradine) clearly has no idea why she is there. She knows she is utterly vulnerable without a husband. When Lawrence begins by saying that the recent “incident” with her husband has left her with a young child and no husband, she freaks out and begs not to be sent to the colonies! The power dynamic in this scene is clear as Lawrence sits while Aunt Lydia – who presumably came up with this idea (to help Janine’s (Madeleine Brewer) child?) – stands beside him. Naomi stands at the other end of the room like a naughty child brought there for punishment, so you can see her confusion…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlpvf6c5OguDxG0Qx2VtgiNqfXtRggP80hEVgWMYiRN7B1kXNAieeXDyiiieOnn-epeVpfVtV0rGRNzXGD81wdMbQ7QcmUhpA1h4O0Jye3x5oFD_i4-bNyZx8qNgJjR1IyBw0cME_atM51sDeubZ-QK30oaAp2GerRgnsG58VJe3PvqJmNDA/s640/1r.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="640" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlpvf6c5OguDxG0Qx2VtgiNqfXtRggP80hEVgWMYiRN7B1kXNAieeXDyiiieOnn-epeVpfVtV0rGRNzXGD81wdMbQ7QcmUhpA1h4O0Jye3x5oFD_i4-bNyZx8qNgJjR1IyBw0cME_atM51sDeubZ-QK30oaAp2GerRgnsG58VJe3PvqJmNDA/s320/1r.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Both Aunt Lydia and Lawrence make astonished faces and noises, and Lawrence goes so far as to tell her that she deserves a medal for having put up with Putnam – and he’s not wrong! Naomi perks up at the mention of a reward – and Lawrence qualifies (modestly?) of a sort. Aunt Lydia explains that she can’t be a widow with a young child and remain in her house. Naomi assumes she must move to a smaller house – or a condo would be fine… Lawrence points out they aren’t her realtors. Aunt Lydia suggests that Lawrence spit it out. He tells her it’s a quid pro quo – she needs a husband and he needs to demonstrate traditional Gilead values… OMG! Has there every been a worse marriage proposal in the world? (And trust me, mine was pretty bare bones – but even it was better than this!) <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXdj3Le_p9EU2nTy6oVsV4jCgrkqk5UYitNoTb6aEKBwWxbctHY0UwGF4mURbYRwI-4b5pcY1VHzWo80HWcDYboDwigst6c1PNIuMLWo8zeS0ts6zVyb3-0RkpBZuRfP-CIvCVBar4gESg5lb_62s--YtHOwhJIXMJo0wmrebNtOTAXD_6W8/s696/1f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="696" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXdj3Le_p9EU2nTy6oVsV4jCgrkqk5UYitNoTb6aEKBwWxbctHY0UwGF4mURbYRwI-4b5pcY1VHzWo80HWcDYboDwigst6c1PNIuMLWo8zeS0ts6zVyb3-0RkpBZuRfP-CIvCVBar4gESg5lb_62s--YtHOwhJIXMJo0wmrebNtOTAXD_6W8/s320/1f.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lawrence tells her she can move in with the kid – and Aunt Lydia clarifies it will be a sanctified union as his wife, and Naomi finally realizes it’s a marriage proposal! She asks if she has choice – and Lawrence says “that’s hurtful.” Aunt Lydia says of course she does. Lawrence tells her it’s just a suggestion and to think about it before he beats a hasty retreat back to his work. It was great to see Carradine get more to do. Aunt Lydia tells her to think about it but to consider her situation and his stature. Naomi points out that Lawrence had her husband killed in front of her, and Aunt Lydia says he’s willing to overlook that – and she should too. I loved that you could see Lawrence standing almost out of sight, clearly listening from the other room and not working… He’s clearly not comfortable with the whole idea. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena is putting pumped milk in the fridge late at night, and this felt entirely like June’s nighttime wanderings at the Waterfords’. Serena takes the opportunity to talk to Wheeler. He’s working alone in the living room but tells her to come in. She tells him she was hoping for a moment alone with him, and hilariously – and deadpan – he asks if she’s going to shoot him! It’s also not funny as he knows that he has complete control over her. She debases herself again by apologizing for Ezra and thanking him for taking her and her baby into their home. He tells her that the BABY deserves a safe space. Serena turns on the charm, flattering him, telling him she knows he’s working on the opening for tomorrow and that Gilead could have used him in the early days “to avoid all those missteps.” He tells her live and learn. She tells him that she thinks he’s the future of Gilead – he knows exactly what she’s doing and says he’s buttered up – what does she want? Serena tells him that the idea for the Centre was hers and it’s what she’s meant to do. He tells her it’s a nice pitch and he’ll consider it. He dismisses her “praise be” – he’s clearly NOT into the religious underpinings.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumr8-goUvidIEAc_62EOCLbSbpjdQwKVIJsFf6IM_NsMxZrP0lSHrqIIRb1SEihxn2CjWj6hVcVsIqJJr9Pa4c5TsYIlG-9Fw4TsNyrmJqUXBuSlkHipnXyjJfD94uC7wGJ2-oS113omTOs6F5ZWOokpXAUugiPu6x31HvS_UGmRcdr2u5cM/s300/1aa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumr8-goUvidIEAc_62EOCLbSbpjdQwKVIJsFf6IM_NsMxZrP0lSHrqIIRb1SEihxn2CjWj6hVcVsIqJJr9Pa4c5TsYIlG-9Fw4TsNyrmJqUXBuSlkHipnXyjJfD94uC7wGJ2-oS113omTOs6F5ZWOokpXAUugiPu6x31HvS_UGmRcdr2u5cM/s1600/1aa.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Tuello welcomes June and Luke into the command centre where they can watch the planes closing in on the school. There’s a terrific shot of June’s face looking up at the screens – a shot we’ve seen so often.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DYsixSgONd5gpfOZu7-N4B5QppImm2I_-Ty4sX8UxzP98xBHtTIdv4BcZnYIjG_7fCeXgNlxw0NQ3_8IjYgVW8PzNCGd2Joxw7WyhdZP5aHL17dEoVZfiMw8QuRFprMP5WwVtp_yJr6pAMIIAIcmawwZj9Lvf3DZ3eNt4IWBBIWNc9xIxbM/s700/1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="700" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DYsixSgONd5gpfOZu7-N4B5QppImm2I_-Ty4sX8UxzP98xBHtTIdv4BcZnYIjG_7fCeXgNlxw0NQ3_8IjYgVW8PzNCGd2Joxw7WyhdZP5aHL17dEoVZfiMw8QuRFprMP5WwVtp_yJr6pAMIIAIcmawwZj9Lvf3DZ3eNt4IWBBIWNc9xIxbM/s320/1a.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We then switch to the Wife School. The girls all have individual, lace covered tents – hardly private – in a circle around a central pedestal where an aunt sits keeping watch. I loved the cuts between June and Hannah. June is looking up, and Hannah is meant to be praying. Hannah brings out a picture book – clearly the only kind she can have in Gilead, but inside it, is a beautifully drawn ring of flowers. She pulls out a pencil and writes her name!!!!!! We cut to June saying “you’re coming home.” And this is really the first indication that Hannah remembers, and possibly does want to come home. She is more her mother’s daughter her than we’ve ever seen her. I loved the cuts as June looked up and Hannah looked down – as if looking at each other. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVbLu81tr5lDCWka5ifWwxBd0LRBp8PgcJ3p8DyJUC1jPf2KTQH_cPQ54eAaeVbqtOt2E6V44B5d7HwcYAXaNAwl_uO65P2eGcTsOMYnUUwnSwLbHczev3k-sAw4mL_j8Rkg8OemXOJ4rn__m5vS8f_ItuFqt8w0h39MZYtVfxqiCTaobcF0/s2000/1p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVbLu81tr5lDCWka5ifWwxBd0LRBp8PgcJ3p8DyJUC1jPf2KTQH_cPQ54eAaeVbqtOt2E6V44B5d7HwcYAXaNAwl_uO65P2eGcTsOMYnUUwnSwLbHczev3k-sAw4mL_j8Rkg8OemXOJ4rn__m5vS8f_ItuFqt8w0h39MZYtVfxqiCTaobcF0/s320/1p.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Naturally, the mission goes south. Vance and all the others are killed because Gilead knew they were coming. Tuello leads with the fact that the girls are safe, but he’s clearly shaken by the loss of the men. June and Luke are stunned. Tuello leaves them to call the other families.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The next day, back at the house, June answers a call from Lawrence, and this scene is just breathtaking. Lawrence begins by saying he’s sorry. He’s been trying to avoid bloodshed. He also tells her that the Americans were invading his country. The girls are citizens of Gilead. He’s calling to tell her that she can still come to New Bethlehem, and she can’t understand why he’d still let her do that. He tells her that Hannah is a symbol – and it’s telling that he never calls her Agnes. After last night, it would be even more effective if June – who’s also a symbol – came. He tells her that she can even be close to Nick (Max Minghella) who will also be there. And she knows what he’s doing. Lawrence tells her that he thinks it’s a good deal and she should take it. But he has one condition – she has to go public and say that the American mission was a mistake. June refuses to make Gilead the victim. She tells him that Gilead is an evil country.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lawrence tells her that he’s trying to fix it from the inside. June tells him that he’s still a part of it, and it’s even worse because she knows that he knows better! And this clearly hits home with him. He tells her that he’s doing what he can – step by step as he promised Eleanor. And then June goes calm – Moss is perfect here. She lashes out to wound Lawrence and she knows exactly what his most vulnerable spot is: Eleanor. June tells him that Eleanor hated him (not true) and couldn’t stand the sight of him. June tells him that she was so broken that the man that she loved had done these things that she’d rather be dead. Whitford’s reaction to this news looks like actual physical pain and is brilliant. He can’t even speak. June tells him that she watched her die – and did nothing. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>And Lawrence tells her that he knew she had something to do with it. And I think this is going to prove to be a big mistake on June’s part. Lawrence, however, tells her that Eleanor would still want him to help her with Hannah. He tells her again to come back, and June sobs she wants her baby there. Safe and free. He tells her that it’s never going to happen – and shaking June hangs up throws the phone down. She then rips apart the garden that she’s carefully cultivated – and suddenly all the plant/flower imagery comes together – Hannah’s picture, Serena/Alanis’ greenhouse conversation… Luke comes out and pulls her off the garden and comforts her. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The nanny and Serena are putting Noah in the car – Wheeler gave permission for her to go. Alanis comes out of the house and in response to Serena’s “Blessed Day, MRS Wheeler” she slaps her hard across the face twice. I loved that the first slap was caught in the mirror because it mirrors what Serena has done to June. The Nanny simply looks down. And we have noticed that the Wheeler’s servants all appear to be Black, right? Alanis is furious that she snuck down in the middle of the night to speak to her husband – who does she think she is? Serena tells her that she’s MRS Frederick Waterford. And Alanis tells her that she’s just a whore to her! And she’s coming with her.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOehHEROO3GKvdpT4X49IkaciMy4XubwRzi-saqDv4Y5QEdqvKOtcNw7OvXLdSUXYuKa9uy0XXpbS3PuneNHy-ZnFX4XrSA7OwfrZhxYrbOsLPGjwFXyWurzbgeGYCIbIj5GH5AoXCdJPYNMCWJVpNzgG64uMYlvBJxkvr_c5nwSPp7XrSVWs/s540/1o.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="540" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOehHEROO3GKvdpT4X49IkaciMy4XubwRzi-saqDv4Y5QEdqvKOtcNw7OvXLdSUXYuKa9uy0XXpbS3PuneNHy-ZnFX4XrSA7OwfrZhxYrbOsLPGjwFXyWurzbgeGYCIbIj5GH5AoXCdJPYNMCWJVpNzgG64uMYlvBJxkvr_c5nwSPp7XrSVWs/s320/1o.gif" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June goes to see Tuello, who is clearly devasted. June tells him the Gilead was always one step ahead of them. She tells him about Lawrence’s call and that she’s done with him. June tells them that they honor those soldiers by not stopping. She wants to know what’s next. He asks if she’s also done with Nick – and tells her about the deal he offered him that Nick turned down. Nick would be their inside man but eventually there with immunity. Tuello sees Nick as the same kind of symbol as Lawrence sees June. Tuello points out that she is also a symbol and should put her power to use. She tells him she doesn’t feel comfortable doing that, and he doesn’t push her. He offers to set a meeting with Nick and June agrees.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCEGblLO3OdlxHVrs_aNuD7laupMJjxdRgaygrCHmiyx74lLfqQRgPxPr228NGNOPh3Bl3Lj3poP-GJZgTbShD3YldxNa4uJaup00g2Qff0IlNajy8CsTMOmRwBY6sQGrgxdpl57yCecJ0uXJs3ei5_kXxioGP6wqbJVTpyiEBqXjzL6qPT8/s275/1d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCEGblLO3OdlxHVrs_aNuD7laupMJjxdRgaygrCHmiyx74lLfqQRgPxPr228NGNOPh3Bl3Lj3poP-GJZgTbShD3YldxNa4uJaup00g2Qff0IlNajy8CsTMOmRwBY6sQGrgxdpl57yCecJ0uXJs3ei5_kXxioGP6wqbJVTpyiEBqXjzL6qPT8/s1600/1d.jpg" width="275" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>At the Centre, Serena is again surrounded by women, and Serena spouts the Gilead line. She was able to conceive due to Gilead’s policies AND a devotion to God. She suggests if they follow the same path, they could also be blessed with a child. The Wheelers interrupt Serena, and Alanis tells her that the driver will take her home now. Alanis tells her that the people are there to see Noah, so she’ll take her and Serena can go home to rest. Serena seems to agree – she is quite tired. But she has to nurse him before she leaves. Alanis tells her that she’ll just use the bottle, but Serena didn’t bring one and Alanis is pissed! The Nanny steps up to save Serena and says it’s her fault one didn’t get packed. I loved the little exchange between Ryan and Alanis – she tells Serena not to take to long, and Ryan smiles and says that’s up to little Noah – the smile falls off his face as Alanis glares at him. Honestly, you can see why no one would want to be married to her! Serena thanks him for letting her be a part of the day – she’s very grateful. The Nanny has a quiet spot in the back for Serena to nurse in. Alanis plasters a fake smile on her face, and I loved the almost eyeroll we get from Ryan…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBw95xT2lkBfZU_jMV43rFdrlagYz1WgmtagT7jjJdDX_2oYcINBHbwgAb1WCWq0kJoUTIraUZcvrA2gp4zpCJFNF-cDbED_eGiIz34W3UEeL3W3uvQnb8PyS4Mk3L0hXgGMUJlUU-pXVf9ucUUpYJqKfnwIOIdCZe4pemykF-izicvtRM3I/s299/1u.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="299" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBw95xT2lkBfZU_jMV43rFdrlagYz1WgmtagT7jjJdDX_2oYcINBHbwgAb1WCWq0kJoUTIraUZcvrA2gp4zpCJFNF-cDbED_eGiIz34W3UEeL3W3uvQnb8PyS4Mk3L0hXgGMUJlUU-pXVf9ucUUpYJqKfnwIOIdCZe4pemykF-izicvtRM3I/s1600/1u.jpg" width="299" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>As she walks to the back, Serena clearly knows this is her one chance. They go through to the back, and the Nanny gives her privacy when she asks. I think she knew exactly what she was doing. Serena hesitates only a moment before bursting through the door – which, of course, is alarmed. She tries to flag down a car and an SUV finally stops. The woman (Lovina Yavari) driving has purple hair and piercings – definitely not Gilead material! For anyone who’s read The Testaments, my immediate thought was that this was the Nicole from the book! Serena lies down in the back and tells her to just drive.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzTnXjj04hFMMPtgqgexWxWqrON0OkevP2Tc7NXVB1zRwkf0c8IXTpel5Qu2vXXmIbbQBYI1cYK8oN7JPxdcz_t0fyOYOb8hSZqdUatWziApK5oo-eFG37QjQ2BEMZ7bfJvMM575r-FBHSlscuz0Qy89aEOH1XqE5_X1xyw8lGQk4_PzpNHc/s1280/1c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzTnXjj04hFMMPtgqgexWxWqrON0OkevP2Tc7NXVB1zRwkf0c8IXTpel5Qu2vXXmIbbQBYI1cYK8oN7JPxdcz_t0fyOYOb8hSZqdUatWziApK5oo-eFG37QjQ2BEMZ7bfJvMM575r-FBHSlscuz0Qy89aEOH1XqE5_X1xyw8lGQk4_PzpNHc/s320/1c.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June meets with Nick at a remote farmhouse. Nick tells her that he wishes she’d say yes to Lawrence, and she says she wished he’d said yes to Tuello. He says he’s married now, and she points out that she has Luke and Nicole. She tells him that he could bring Rose (Carey Cox), but he tells her that Rose’s father (Jason Butler Harner) is a top Commander there and she’s happy. June doesn’t believe any woman could be happy in Gilead. And we know that she’s not really happy and is trouble about who Nick might turn into. June says what happens when they issue him a handmaid to have a baby – and he tells her that Rose is pregnant. Moss is fabulous here as so many emotions cross her face. It softens, she knows (or thinks) he’s moved on. He tells her that Gilead is changing – “they” are making it better – and June picks up that he’s moved up in the world. He tells her that he has to do what’s best for his family. She tells him she wants what’s best for both their families. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sna-ZDpWvhe9LmTYUFX6mGH8qVE-dyxw5VxwMPNW6IadFSUhc_9G6GmlpG5LDjQfJqZoRKAs3lVZZFCxHkJ2V9lUx9SgHgZ5G5McNaDETHMN4GGMqzeZsYgwhbTzW9OdFpPx3n1kTn2FNHvM0DtI84l9TufaaYZZWD2s41a6DB4_xGyPrq4/s655/1g.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="655" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sna-ZDpWvhe9LmTYUFX6mGH8qVE-dyxw5VxwMPNW6IadFSUhc_9G6GmlpG5LDjQfJqZoRKAs3lVZZFCxHkJ2V9lUx9SgHgZ5G5McNaDETHMN4GGMqzeZsYgwhbTzW9OdFpPx3n1kTn2FNHvM0DtI84l9TufaaYZZWD2s41a6DB4_xGyPrq4/s320/1g.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The two move closer together, but don’t touch. She says to him – playfully – ‘well, this is a fine mess’ and he responds that the world is. She wishes that the world would just go away – it’s clear that they’d both like to be together, but it’s increasingly impossible. He tells her that it’s going to be hard for them to meet, and she tells him that she doesn’t want to make trouble for him. Nick asks June to tell Nicole that he loves her and misses her, and June says of course. June notes that he has to drive himself – and he says he’s not fancy enough yet to warrant a driver. They tell each other that they love each other – and June tells Nick that children look to their fathers: set an example. June smiles, cries, and nods to herself as Nick drives away. Does she accept that this chapter is now closed?<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Back at Lawrence’s there is a dinner party. Everyone – Naomi, Mrs Calhoun (Vanessa Burns), and Mrs Mackenzie (Amy Landecker) are all cooing over the pregnant Rose. Aunt Lydia is there too – and Mrs Calhoun proves to be a bitch by asking if Aunts are now on the guest list – and later suggesting that Rose’s baby may have “genetic” issues due to Rose’s own! Naomi speaks up for Aunt Lydia, saying that she is there as her chaperone at Lawrence’s request. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJs2MK3tpEEBlFaIJSgYP69qMepjqm1mxp4RjXau9REMFCNYvOUDwZpPfvjlXIirdJleOwL1VVNuVTsqANaZmARdqkWqecLXhc333x4Nhxh5KrFS7kNNawmNQpJQMn5_P6QabAN23x0Up87rZWGaoNHeCLkUnLFBxcuLnPcwLZq-sc9-P7amg/s300/1s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="300" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJs2MK3tpEEBlFaIJSgYP69qMepjqm1mxp4RjXau9REMFCNYvOUDwZpPfvjlXIirdJleOwL1VVNuVTsqANaZmARdqkWqecLXhc333x4Nhxh5KrFS7kNNawmNQpJQMn5_P6QabAN23x0Up87rZWGaoNHeCLkUnLFBxcuLnPcwLZq-sc9-P7amg/s1600/1s.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Meanwhile the men gather in the den. Mackenzie says that the Americans now see that Gilead will protect their borders – and children. Mackenzie makes noises about God – clearly one of the most fervent religious nutbags left. The other Commanders also comment that China, Russia, and North Korea all congratulated them. They’re playing with the big boys now! Lawrence comments “any club that would have me as a member…” I loved the show calling out all of the other repressive regimes! Especially considering Whitford’s own politics. Nick stifles a smile but says nothing. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zLpkMItoHX6Be2HeTZbgULJhIvTwl0yG-xTrAw1vNw-yD4GO9Oxi7Frx_Oz-P8vf07DAyVJiy6taNPkTGPLFStsFWtQu5ibmn0uwaPZZvolvcjDIq7kfWW_jhqjdBE2Orn9JfznUPXvk8WXbEkO_fGdjNAeRZt0jjXOuS1YPI71Xoqerm54/s225/1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zLpkMItoHX6Be2HeTZbgULJhIvTwl0yG-xTrAw1vNw-yD4GO9Oxi7Frx_Oz-P8vf07DAyVJiy6taNPkTGPLFStsFWtQu5ibmn0uwaPZZvolvcjDIq7kfWW_jhqjdBE2Orn9JfznUPXvk8WXbEkO_fGdjNAeRZt0jjXOuS1YPI71Xoqerm54/s1600/1b.jpg" width="225" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>As Lawrence declares it a win and goes to leave the room, Mackenzie points out that June is still causing trouble and needs to be dealt with. Lawrence says it’s worth considering but keeps walking. The men pair up with their wives, and I LOVED the subtle exchange between Naomi and Lawrence. He pauses in front of her. She gives an almost imperceptible nod and he replies with the tiniest hint of a smile. She’s accepted. Mackenzie toasts Lawrence, who replies that he likes to defy expectations. Mackenzie says he’s truly one of them now – praise be. And Lawrence rabbits back praise be – Nick toasts him, but they both know what’s really going on.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPhTlQ8vulS106lGTvNoREJEmqe44wOfMEnhFYvKU_5aSAb7KJQzBdeQfbvNVkE0ZWMX_rkkrxeDIuirWp6IzreCbHUzGFxkIIIIf5gAGXRFuB_37GKZPKhtr0WW2I40J2KLuEgmTgJaWvvA9e3g5tRmsNvdiG-q8lsFOMZAFwQi4U67mefo0/s1350/1j.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="1350" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPhTlQ8vulS106lGTvNoREJEmqe44wOfMEnhFYvKU_5aSAb7KJQzBdeQfbvNVkE0ZWMX_rkkrxeDIuirWp6IzreCbHUzGFxkIIIIf5gAGXRFuB_37GKZPKhtr0WW2I40J2KLuEgmTgJaWvvA9e3g5tRmsNvdiG-q8lsFOMZAFwQi4U67mefo0/s320/1j.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The final scene is a vigil for the lost soldiers. The crowd mourning is surrounded by yelling protestors telling them to go home. Tuello leads the mourners. They bring Vance’s daughter Emma (Mercedez Gutierrez) up to do the pledge of allegiance. When the child falters – and it’s no accident that she reminds us of a young Hannah – June asks the widow (Jahnelle Jones) if she can help. She goes up and kneels beside her, saying it with her and the crowd joins in. As they get to “liberty and justice” shots ring out – June falls on top of Emma to protect her. Is this going to be the straw that forces June’s hand to leave Canada and accept Lawrence’s offer?<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Whitford does a brilliant job directing this episode – and delivers an incredible performance as well. It’s hard to believe there is just one more episode! We are definitely going to have a lot of balls in the air. Will Naomi and Lawrence have a big wedding? Will they be getting a handmaid? Will they get Esther’s baby? What is going to happen to Serena and the baby? Will June take Lawrence’s offer after all? Will Hannah be married this season? Is this really the end for Nick and June? What did you think of the episode? What are you hoping for in the finale? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkT2zBBWKkoxVgjY3Onaxrc2V_gUTom9yaInW_k0NtKEp2DYxje3e_pVyS-bZvpUATztiV3ui2lIq-q8NP0rwp2269c2Edzjo2vaSaCGOucQ6jikIb6nqm1ASEFXxj7ZRIBpQJgIHQDU2HmjchTN_I7K2zWJsSK8zcO_loaiU2DyVyiOWC0ts/s900/1t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="900" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkT2zBBWKkoxVgjY3Onaxrc2V_gUTom9yaInW_k0NtKEp2DYxje3e_pVyS-bZvpUATztiV3ui2lIq-q8NP0rwp2269c2Edzjo2vaSaCGOucQ6jikIb6nqm1ASEFXxj7ZRIBpQJgIHQDU2HmjchTN_I7K2zWJsSK8zcO_loaiU2DyVyiOWC0ts/s320/1t.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><br /><script type="text/javascript">var authorcode='LM';</script><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29964715.post-58045484781416019512022-11-08T23:00:00.126+00:002022-11-08T23:00:03.875+00:00Performers Of The Month - October 2022 Results<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsLK4dCt_8sDmLQuJBNgqyy3S15M2VlNYWZ-idvh_GlMRX9GirxslPPHIWVrDMT6o4cejJiWQkr1DeQdR3-9JPY6Q25JL_6gz3z2w-hVBFoNWdd463-gURBiGH58ks70-1cs7ZkZA1djDrIHujrf8XyIr20k169CuPpTBPY2gRQ9XCzw7W3M/s725/10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="725" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsLK4dCt_8sDmLQuJBNgqyy3S15M2VlNYWZ-idvh_GlMRX9GirxslPPHIWVrDMT6o4cejJiWQkr1DeQdR3-9JPY6Q25JL_6gz3z2w-hVBFoNWdd463-gURBiGH58ks70-1cs7ZkZA1djDrIHujrf8XyIr20k169CuPpTBPY2gRQ9XCzw7W3M/s16000/10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Below you will find the Top 3 finishers for each side listed out in placement order. 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Hanako Greensmith kept the pressure on Yvonne throughout the entire round, but in the end, Yvonne was able to hold her off to secure the win. A very deserved win at that, in an episode centered around her character she delivered a true tour-de-force performance. From her emotional journey with June (Elisabeth Moss) to her epic ending at the hospital, she delivered such deeply powerful performances throughout the entire episode that made her performance entirely unforgettable. She brilliantly showcased all the different aspects of her deeply complex character and did it with incredible acting prowess. This was certainly a performance worthy of this recognition. <b>Yvonne Strahovski is SpoilerTV's October Staff Choice Performer of the Month.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU6hd_n7edGmFniTNczcIrceyk4MIwsj84oYQt7k-2p1xqW4xTw_8m6NvQGNBxgqQ5aI3FLG_k3snwA_MLNRVAWM-uYzY58QtrdnJnFswIgz3SiX1qQmwXg1g7luz-C0wPlTGJS8SaaJZfcOyBR-znKi65vmb6ZbI4-mh17L7brRLM6yIMAxg/s1280/2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU6hd_n7edGmFniTNczcIrceyk4MIwsj84oYQt7k-2p1xqW4xTw_8m6NvQGNBxgqQ5aI3FLG_k3snwA_MLNRVAWM-uYzY58QtrdnJnFswIgz3SiX1qQmwXg1g7luz-C0wPlTGJS8SaaJZfcOyBR-znKi65vmb6ZbI4-mh17L7brRLM6yIMAxg/w640-h360/2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8tAr_M6kHTn691MG-s1UJ3zAVIr2elUFn21WFiYSK-2KJymP-cut2y9keo2iOoOLkHpNoqCsRLGXszE4b7swwk1phreFNTcRIpnJi7rcL0BHUmOqrcBRZgSRtoFOSlI-7medUzpB02ltSl6vMY70WYhd2-YcOfQnGqWxueNBi1Tl78gXXcwg/s1280/3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8tAr_M6kHTn691MG-s1UJ3zAVIr2elUFn21WFiYSK-2KJymP-cut2y9keo2iOoOLkHpNoqCsRLGXszE4b7swwk1phreFNTcRIpnJi7rcL0BHUmOqrcBRZgSRtoFOSlI-7medUzpB02ltSl6vMY70WYhd2-YcOfQnGqWxueNBi1Tl78gXXcwg/w640-h360/3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7qVLxNvv1uV-gwBJQzRxHdT6jTs6dT9ZWfjdVQ8tP9OlVGnZn1DIaaDEYrYlmkFEcQOEpzCGJagRhySHeFeAOmXhzHVQMkVZTNM4db0tbDRsK22XxrR5wl64kiY_DFgjvcnFIN8yxBeNcyvxD93VmbCXl38-dGzFLLy4atuoh3P0ipydApo/s1280/4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7qVLxNvv1uV-gwBJQzRxHdT6jTs6dT9ZWfjdVQ8tP9OlVGnZn1DIaaDEYrYlmkFEcQOEpzCGJagRhySHeFeAOmXhzHVQMkVZTNM4db0tbDRsK22XxrR5wl64kiY_DFgjvcnFIN8yxBeNcyvxD93VmbCXl38-dGzFLLy4atuoh3P0ipydApo/w640-h360/4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b style="font-size: xx-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>READER RESULTS</b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJ6hBth9tv-3vQFBFg3aMvxIx31C8HYeC0pNz7HFgTkmyG_dm5dhlf_8_iEuIcmNFkloEYzWQrdS3I_rE2-JO3bStmzMCV6ct1wY6nV6vlu5B9SFQHQY1bxsPkqZPQvbEuaKQdbanQeSqQ3j793XbqBJRbheKrBlFiGNZEFFMJ_976Id-_WM/s1280/1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJ6hBth9tv-3vQFBFg3aMvxIx31C8HYeC0pNz7HFgTkmyG_dm5dhlf_8_iEuIcmNFkloEYzWQrdS3I_rE2-JO3bStmzMCV6ct1wY6nV6vlu5B9SFQHQY1bxsPkqZPQvbEuaKQdbanQeSqQ3j793XbqBJRbheKrBlFiGNZEFFMJ_976Id-_WM/w640-h360/1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This was certainly a more typical round of voting than the prior month. Danielle Savre dominated during the nomination round and that did indeed translate into votes. She took the lead at the very start and nobody came even remotely near being able to catch her. There was a back-and-forth battle for second place early on between Stefania Spampinato and Jared Padalecki before Spampinato pulled ahead and easily secured a second-place finish. But this round without question belonged to Danielle Savre and deservedly so. This season has not been easy on her character, but it has given Savre some truly exceptional material to work with and she has been absolutely delivering top-notch performances every single episode. Depicting a character doing battle with mental health and past abuse is not an easy task for any performer, but she not only does it flawlessly, but she makes the audience feel every complex emotion that Maya is struggling with. Her performance in this episode and throughout the entire season has been truly outstanding and certainly makes her a very worthy winner. As the 2021 Readers' Choice Performer of the Year, this win sets her up with a chance to defend the title in January. </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">Danielle Savre is SpoilerTV’s October Readers’ Choice Performer of the Month.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPeWo9d7VEr6uxlOsf3qYih1Bxho9gXjPn5wde0_FWdyqYq_sf_3dpFmaRQKET2PVwvcUDLqQjERJxlugxCxEeioFint-eyTPZormzWZwKBuc6gnHbCHIsgFPIIidioZKz8ZE0k45N4GNpAvUkauUtSeth53NcMyUdvukzSTiFMDjUidg_D0/s1280/2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPeWo9d7VEr6uxlOsf3qYih1Bxho9gXjPn5wde0_FWdyqYq_sf_3dpFmaRQKET2PVwvcUDLqQjERJxlugxCxEeioFint-eyTPZormzWZwKBuc6gnHbCHIsgFPIIidioZKz8ZE0k45N4GNpAvUkauUtSeth53NcMyUdvukzSTiFMDjUidg_D0/w640-h360/2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARNMSvifmxcCecdyH51rFugwqHlmI_Axz3rTBMWQM7QCvhN_d6YsviWiZxVMIubZ1iAfu8vznd-jofO_Sb_Y1fzZbfRxsj3Qcm2cZfSmM3KlJ8HqjGKXNAEpQPeKFtY2TNe3a-BGa5-OZlGKMrAynuoCX9NQ9h84TU30DZJcj-6d7V1u3g4I/s1280/3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARNMSvifmxcCecdyH51rFugwqHlmI_Axz3rTBMWQM7QCvhN_d6YsviWiZxVMIubZ1iAfu8vznd-jofO_Sb_Y1fzZbfRxsj3Qcm2cZfSmM3KlJ8HqjGKXNAEpQPeKFtY2TNe3a-BGa5-OZlGKMrAynuoCX9NQ9h84TU30DZJcj-6d7V1u3g4I/w640-h360/3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVC4Q106FxRBtyEmGC07qfSgy6ERIejHJgHJXPUq19lTwqSzTt05GHv8utc5h6wTw8oQHTN7HoRu_L3Q0wmLjHMHsYqRvnMDttOXPVHNPxwwWBj9sD0ykZ_KFHFGtmh0RRVj93_R2i_muE4ZSV78PH5SNDf3RfiwwgfS6jUW2KFGiLyc4Yu4/s1280/4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVC4Q106FxRBtyEmGC07qfSgy6ERIejHJgHJXPUq19lTwqSzTt05GHv8utc5h6wTw8oQHTN7HoRu_L3Q0wmLjHMHsYqRvnMDttOXPVHNPxwwWBj9sD0ykZ_KFHFGtmh0RRVj93_R2i_muE4ZSV78PH5SNDf3RfiwwgfS6jUW2KFGiLyc4Yu4/w640-h360/4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please join us in the comments and on social media in celebrating winners Yvonne Strahovski and Danielle Savre as well as the incredible runner-ups. Both winners have secured a place in the 2022 Performer of the Year competition that will take place in January 2023. While the winners are no longer eligible for nomination, all of the runner-ups are still eligible to be nominated in 2022. <div><br /></div><div>Come back to SpoilerTV on <b>Thursday, December 1st at 6 pm ET</b> for the start of the November round. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var authorcode='AM';</script></span></div></div>Aimee Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08047860391811709447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29964715.post-37422200119861059632022-11-08T12:21:00.003+00:002022-11-08T12:21:35.891+00:00JustWatch - US Top 10 Movies and TV Shows - October 2022<a name='more'></a><img class='headerimage' width='726px' src='https://files.spoilertv.com/headers/justwatch.jpg' />
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<a href="https://www.justwatch.com" target="_blank">JustWatch</a> (an excellent service that I personally use) will be sending us their Top 10 Charts for US TV and Movies and they have allowed us to post them here at SpoilerTV.
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A monthly feature in which we're trying to find the most compelling, best acted, written, directed and just generally great, memorable scenes that we've seen in the past month.
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<br />Morgan:</b> As much as this goodbye hurt, it's also one of my favorite scenes for the couple because of the performance given by the actors. They made every emotion palpable, just leaping off the screen and tugging at you in the best and worst way. From the words said, to the way they were said, and the tight embrace and heartbreaking kiss they shared…the scene encapsulated everything Upstead is even with Jay leaving Hailey. The actors gave such an authentic goodbye for their characters and the fans, and I really appreciated the way it was done.
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<br />Justyna: </b>In my experience with the show, the regeneration has always been a tragic and sorrowful moment but to my surprise this has not been the case for the most recent one. The Thirteenth Doctor has remained her rather hopeful and positive self till the very end and even got playful final words to prove that. I never imagined the Doctor saying goodbye with "Tag, you're it" and yet that's exactly what happened here. The words seem very fitting for Thirteen, though they also remind me why she never felt quite like the Doctor to me, despite all the wonderful work done by Jodie Whittaker in her portrayal (kudos!). The shot of the regeneration itself was beautiful. We couldn't have asked for a better scenery and even the TARDIS for once remains intact (!). But then comes the biggest surprise of them all - The Fourteenth Doctor is once again played by David Tennant. David Tennant is the current Doctor... I'm still shocked but also absolutely delighted to have him back. It's been a long time since I could honestly say: I can't wait for the next episode of Doctor Who. I'm happy and excited to see what's next. Also, still truly, truly shocked. In the best way possible. I know it's temporary but I'm grateful for any extra time with David Tennant's Doctor all the same. A jaw dropping moment in a memorable and emotional goodbye episode.
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<b>FBI, "Victim", October 11th, 2022, Actors: Zeeko Zaki, Shantel VanSanten
<br />The Scene: Nina comforts OA Zidan
<br />Dahne:</b> Special Agent Nina Chase comforts Special Agent OA Zidan by comparing OA's situation to that of an informant in their case. I love how even though they are new partners, Nina knows OA enough to get through to him. OA is always hard on himself and the embarrassment of being mugged has him especially on edge. Nina helps him see the truth of the situation.
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<b>GHOSTS, "Halloween 2: The Ghost of Hetty's Past", October 27th, 2022, Actors: Rose McIver and more, The Scene: Sam performs a séance
<br />Chris:</b> In an effort to impress the neighbors, Sam enlists the ghosts for a little trickery while performing a séance, and the result is a remarkable sequence for the show's second Halloween episode. While nothing happens in the "real world", the scene is cut by multiple shots of the ghosts at the same table, screaming and freaking out over a portal opening and another ghost joining their realm.
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<b>GREY'S ANATOMY, "Wasn't Expecting That", October 13th, 2022, Actors: Ellen Pompeo, Aniela Gumbs, The Scene: Zola's panic attack
<br />Luana:</b> I was surprised by this moment and again it makes a lot of sense, Zola hasn’t been showing up too much but it seems like they might use this storyline to write Meredith out of the show and I have to say it’s a pretty good way to do it.
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<br />Justyna:</b> My story with this show might be over but I still want to give a shout-out to my favorite scene of the series - King Viserys I entering the court room. Who would have thought this could be such an impactful moment? Viserys is at his weakest when it comes to his physical health. He's in constant pain, barely awake or aware of his surroundings. He has trouble speaking and he has almost no strength to stand, much less walk. And yet despite all this he finally gives us his strongest appearance as the King, for the first time having everyone's attention and respect as the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. Viserys shows up determined to fight for his daughter and it feels like it's his love for her that keeps him going. Long enough to reach the throne, to pass his judgment and even confront Vaemond. It was great to see everyone's reactions to his entrance. I loved the shot of Rhaenyra watching her father walk towards her, worried but hopeful and proud. She really does look so similar to her mother. And then there's the part that got me the most. The king has almost reached the throne but his crown falls to the ground and he has trouble walking up the stairs. That's when his brother appears by his side and offers his hand to support him. Daemon has doubted his older brother since the start of the show. He loved him, but he never saw him as a good ruler. But in this moment he places the crown on Viserys' head and it feels like he truly sees him as the king. Beautiful scene all around, accompanied by wonderful music in the background. The entire scene at the court is surely a memorable one but it's the part with the entrance that will stay with me for a good while. Kudos to cast & crew for all their work on this one!
<br /><b>Luana:</b> The ending – This scene was so brilliantly performed, both Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy have been incredible this season, but in this particular moment D’Arcy killed it without saying a single word. Rhaenyra’s back was turned for most of it but we see the pain in her body language and then when she turns around you feel for anyone who’d stand in the way of her revenge.
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<br />Folie-lex:</b> As Allison finally takes her stand under the bright lights of the sitcom world, slowly the laugh track gets muted and the vibrant colours fade away, and Kevin reveals his true sinister form under the spectrum of the real world. We finally get to see him for the petty, vindictive, manipulative and emotionally abusive small manchild that he is. Eric Petersen is brilliant in playing the switch in tone, knowing that he's still the same character even if the abrasive over the top disingenuous "comedic" behaviour isn't there to excuse him. And Annie Murphy plays off this new yet old face of Kevin's to absolute perfection. This is the only way this show could properly end.
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<b>ONE OF US IS LYING, "Simon Says Let's Get Personal", October 20th, 2022, Actors: Annalisa Cochrane, Jessica McLeod, The Scene: Janae tells Addy that they are currently questioning their gender identity
<br />Allie:</b> It was such an important moment to see portrayed on television and McLeod and Cochrane had amazing performances.
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<b>QUANTUM LEAP, "Somebody Up There Likes Ben", October 3rd, 2022, Actors: Raymond Lee, Jon Chaffin, The Scene: Ben convinces Daryl to seek professional help
<br />Dahne:</b> Ben convinces his "brother" Daryl to seek professional help for his PTSD or he refuses to fight. Ben helps shed light on PTSD before it was even known as that. It was a great scene that highlights how far we have come in the area of mental health, even as we have much work to do.
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<br />Justyna: </b>A part of me definitely wants to choose any scene with Matt Murdock in it but I gotta say, I did not see this one coming. To be honest, I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about this specific fourth wall break, however it's impossible to deny the impact of this moment on the series as a whole. Jen has interacted with the viewers in the past but this went so much further than I ever expected it to. It absolutely had me shocked and fully invested in the scene. Maybe not my favorite, but it has to be the most memorable moment of the series. The concept itself sounds crazy, yet the execution of it feels essential and powerful. I definitely appreciate Jen being at the center of her own story and fighting for the stakes to be true to her character. Although I admit that I feel like we skipped over some important stuff at the end and the conclusion felt incomplete to me as a result. Still, for the sheer boldness and creativity, I do want to give a shout-out to the creators. It was something new, unexpected and one-of-a-kind experience. That sudden switch to Disney+ Marvel homepage really had me wonder what happened for a second. Also, Tatiana Maslany does such a wonderful job on the show and in this scene in particular. Kudos! I'd love to see Jen show up in future MCU projects.
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<b>STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, "The Stars at Night", October 27th, 2022, Voiced by: Tawny Newsome and more, The Scene: All the Callifornia class ships come to the Cerito's aid
<br />Folie-lex:</b> Mariner pulls through for her crew and her mum when she shows up to save the day, having send word to all the Calli class ships. Together they take a stand against the new AI ships and come out the victors. It's a beautiful moment, showing the best Starfleet has to offer and proves one more time that Lower Decks will always manage to balance both its identities of being a bit of a Trek satire, while also being very much a Trek canon show.
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<b>THE GOOD FIGHT, "The End of Playing Games", October 27th, 2022, Actors: Audra McDonald, Andre Braugher, The Scene: The move to fool STR Laurie is revealed
<br />Laura B:</b> It's revealed that Ri'chard & Liz fooled STR Laurie. Ok, I totally didn't see this "The Good Wife" Kalinda kind of move coming from either of these characters, especially Ri'chard! It was such a great moment calling back to both Liz and Adrian when they were playing up the Democratic party and the whole construct of "mere puffery" The Good Fight has been thematically playing with since its beginning!
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<br /><b>Laura B:</b> Just when you think this show has run its course or can't produce any more Emmy-worthy acting, along comes an episode like this, putting our frenemy characters in unexpected situations together. Both Moss & Strahovski gave excellent performances all the way through, but I chose the actual birthing scene itself, because of the conversation they had and because of the way the tables had turned.
<br /><b>Luana:</b> Luke feels for the first time in the flesh how insane June’s journey has been by experiencing one of the milder things she’s had to go through. I loved seeing the contrast between these two, and I love that they never gloss over how insane it all is, it was a great episode with amazing performances.
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<br />Justyna:</b> Any kind of big revelation is always a difficult thing to balance in a story. You don't want it to come out of nowhere but you need to avoid it being obvious from the start. For me personally, this worked much better than I expected. I've heard people theorizing about Halbrand being Sauron early on in the series so I paid extra attention to all of his scenes. Truth be told, I could honestly see him going either way until the end of penultimate episode - as Halbrand, the lost King of the Southlands or Sauron, future Lord of the Rings. Charlie Vickers did a fantastic job of always playing his character right at the edge, to keep both options possible before the reveal in the finale. And what a great moment it was! Sauron certainly proved that he's a clever manipulator and a powerful deceiver. The entire exchange back on the raft is wonderfully done. He attempts to bring Galadriel to his side, speaking of their shared connection and his plan to heal the Middle Earth as a way to repent for his past evil deeds. He can be terrifying when he chooses to, but he can also be surprisingly charming. He keeps Galadriel's attention for a while, using her guilt, confusion and the feeling of betrayal to his advantage. Then in the middle of their exchange comes one of my favorite shots of the series so far. I absolutely loved the sudden stillness of their surroundings and the reverse water image of the Dark Lord and the Queen - beautiful and terrible as the dawn. I continue to enjoy all the LOTR references and this one is no exception. When Galadriel refuses to stand by his side, that's when the storm takes over and Sauron begins to show his true self. "What will they do when you tell them that you were my ally? When you tell them that Sauron lives because of you?" Such a great delivery by Charlie Vickers! Let's not forget Morfydd Clark's wonderful performance during the entire confrontation. I've really enjoyed getting to know so many different sides of Galadriel in the series. Excited to see where her journey takes her next. And I never expected to be genuinely interested in watching Sauron's rise to power. And yet here we go. Finally, another shout-out to the beautiful music on the show. Thank you Bear McCreary! Kudos to the entire cast & crew for all their work on the series. Can't wait for season two already!
<br /><b>Laura B:</b> Galadriel discovers who Halbrand really is - Whether one may or may not have been able to figure out plot twist beforehand, I feel the scene was super important to Galadriel's character in particular and the whole story at large. She's been a headstrong protagonist whose choices have been questioned at every turn only for this revelation to happen at such a pivotal point, given whom Halbrand really is and what the two characters have been through. It shows an honest great flaw in the character and calls into question interesting debates between a kind of nonchalant deceit vs a zealot determination and which of those traits is really responsible for evil in the world.
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<br />Laura B:</b> Just woah! This show has laid down so much sci-fi ground work already that it could be quite mind-boggling for casual sci-fi viewers, but I find getting this stuff out of the way now can only mean bigger things and hopefully smoother story-telling down the line. I chose this scene because I simply love the dynamics between the actors, but also it showcases the complexity between all of this technology: A robot police officer, a conscious time traveler in a robot body (a peripheral), a kind of soul-merging tech between Wilf & Flynne (a robot & a human), along with Wilf being able to use linking tech to mimic romance to get out of a legal dilemma with his unregistered peripheral! But it's the cast and the intriguing cinematography that is making all of this heavy stuff work!
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<br /><b>Folie-lex:</b> As Lucy had spent the whole episode allowing her guilt over Chris (both about Rosalind's attack, and her almost tryst with Tim) to wrongfully inform her decision about going to UC school, Tim shows up at the right moment, and at Chris' urging, to tell her she should go. The air between them is loaded and thick with emotion and guilt and longing, as Eric and Melissa make the best use of their well established and beloved chemistry, as they end the episode with the decision to spend time apart.
<br /><b>Luana:</b> Chen is temporarily in charge of the station – I just loved Nyla reminding Lucy of how much her coworkers respect her, and then how good she was at handling things despite not being prepared at all. Chen is an incredible character and I just can't get enough of her, O’Neil’s incredible performance is of course a huge part of that.
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<br />Laura B:</b> In a lot of ways White Lotus is a kind of unnecessary guilty pleasure show about the absurdities of elite, but I am amazed how good writing and exceptionally good acting coming from Jennifer Coolidge can produce such a sad, heartbreaking scene from such an often ridiculous and even cruel character that is Tanya McQuoid. In an earlier scene her now husband berated her for eating five macaroons, telling her she will never lose weight. She was certain that she didn't eat more than three. So when she makes the discovery later to try and smooth over what he felt was her deficiency from their earlier conversation by showing him she was right, only for him to not care and go on about what she ate for dinner instead was truly disgusting, leaving Tanya to go sit alone on the side of the hotel room's bed, I couldn't believe how bad I felt for her, even though I know I shouldn't.
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<b>VAMPIRE ACADEMY, "The Trials", October 13th, 2022, Actors: Sisi Stringer, Kieron Moore
<br />The Scene: Rose and Dimitri’s fight
<br />Luana:</b> This type of scene was what made me fall in love with these characters in the books and the dynamic was perfectly shown here. They both have very particular ways of showing their love for each other but it’s in these moments that you can truly tell how strong their bond is.
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I hate myself… I also loved how the title reverberated with the entire episode, reflecting both Serena’s and June’s quests to be reunited with their children AND Lawrence’s plan with New Bethlehem – to bring the refugees home.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIzQdFS_qq1gyw0cFE9BtsgMMpY2S09EW0sVMOThaiQtf78ZahFk6Oa2Oy9ZTPK7oyXdyY2nhry8k8A98hS-B-l1xLC3dpjdapbHIPpt_r_08aaTgWtYOcgNIyvPET-R9Zos804vDaVusfnez7Jd8ny3OP0VpP_W1gxVoBA32HK1PH6jI-99E/s300/1p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIzQdFS_qq1gyw0cFE9BtsgMMpY2S09EW0sVMOThaiQtf78ZahFk6Oa2Oy9ZTPK7oyXdyY2nhry8k8A98hS-B-l1xLC3dpjdapbHIPpt_r_08aaTgWtYOcgNIyvPET-R9Zos804vDaVusfnez7Jd8ny3OP0VpP_W1gxVoBA32HK1PH6jI-99E/s1600/1p.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>As the episode opens, June is cooking and thinking of Hannah. Luke, Moira (Samira Wiley), and Rita (Amanda Brugel) are also helping put the meal together while the loud honking and shouts of protestors can be heard outside. The phone rings and it’s Serena calling from the Detention Centre – and it’s clear that they’ve been ignoring her calls for a while. Rita has also refused to take her calls. Luke is incredulous that Serena thinks they are “buddies” and Moira can’t imagine why Serena would think that they’d advocate for her. June tells them that it was never about saving Serena – but she didn’t think a newborn deserved to die in the woods. June will always be a mother first. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlXb18XActOuj7qCZ4PWRTZcizxGW7tFYMIv87eegPnlFwWp2_ukcOCzg87U4UyhpWObAK72q-5hzT8jhKhZeTzseoDldQDeVtrWF_vjrTY1vhjk-c5sdUFRXxSOfGZ1UbQq6r3d5EgDWfggmpV2Eb2T77k5ujpvVs7K9njIG-eX5OUfu_iw/s1686/1s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="1686" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlXb18XActOuj7qCZ4PWRTZcizxGW7tFYMIv87eegPnlFwWp2_ukcOCzg87U4UyhpWObAK72q-5hzT8jhKhZeTzseoDldQDeVtrWF_vjrTY1vhjk-c5sdUFRXxSOfGZ1UbQq6r3d5EgDWfggmpV2Eb2T77k5ujpvVs7K9njIG-eX5OUfu_iw/s320/1s.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>They go outside when the protesting gets even louder. Luke wonders if it will ever end, and June tells him that it will only get worse. I’m not going to lie. I felt real shame for my country – especially with the Canadian flags and beavers on the placards (ok, that was a little funny – and the picture was taken from an obscure cartoon history of Canada). The last time I felt this much shame about my country was during the truck convoys – those people – like these – are not true Canadians. However, I did like how the show continues to reflect real world issues and problems. Just as resistance and protest fired up in Gilead is now spilling over to copy-cat resistance, so too has many of the right-wing extremist values filtered north…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The chaotic scene is perfectly contrasted with a shift to a beautiful, tranquil, and unpopulated community on the shores of what appears to be the ocean. Lawrence is trying to sell the other Commanders on New Bethlehem by showing them through it and underscoring the benefits it can provide to Gilead, particularly better relations with Canadians by taking the refugees back. Lawrence’s idea is that New Bethlehem will have a more democratic rule – like Hong Kong to China (and I think we all know how well that’s going, right?). Lawrence dangles a seat at the UN in front of them. He tells them it’s time to grow up.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi64MrTz8t8X5b4lJzuksLDSdq81Nucvl06NEAgy9Zq_K5YLF_Xsrtvh8exnBw9cO2QMJnJtSGv1_Ktd-_XTbsIuWf_nST58lsvAhiyFwofDAfgLFoN23d0y-2OKf-ufzSGXEqi_AUk_dGWhkFeQrTBmK1qC9BA1cqcy9xjHaSpPqmtQWn-ahU/s1576/1c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="946" data-original-width="1576" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi64MrTz8t8X5b4lJzuksLDSdq81Nucvl06NEAgy9Zq_K5YLF_Xsrtvh8exnBw9cO2QMJnJtSGv1_Ktd-_XTbsIuWf_nST58lsvAhiyFwofDAfgLFoN23d0y-2OKf-ufzSGXEqi_AUk_dGWhkFeQrTBmK1qC9BA1cqcy9xjHaSpPqmtQWn-ahU/s320/1c.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>There’s only one Commander who isn’t fully on board. Lawrence points out that there’s no free press in Gilead, so the residents there will have no idea what’s going on in New Bethlehem… of course, the problem with that plan is that the carrot to lure people – like June – back is the promise to be reunited with their loved ones. People will be allowed to visit… and people talk. However, the spectre of Commander Putnam does its job. Lawrence tells them they need to project to the world, their maturity, confidence and moral fortitude. It’s Nick (Max Minghella) who chimes in that moral fortitude is what Putnam lacked. Lawrence’s move against Putnam has clearly solidified his power takeover, and Nick is clearly his righthand man. The single holdout goes after Lawrence and essentially grovels his acceptance of the plan.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCznxkoVHEdDJL-qi8DZJUN5lX-8LrWDVLFJAiZajW2caJiziB6MviSN4r5MHitg860b1-HLu_abknQbMto-GaifLsJqiAm-2XoQiKvmUvF0nOW9W1ZlUBWLkceztywTVqdU3Q6FX339iUwMtp9NZ8hxs_ylk2NBVl3mYw8_gGCSuGQc_6siw/s320/1k.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCznxkoVHEdDJL-qi8DZJUN5lX-8LrWDVLFJAiZajW2caJiziB6MviSN4r5MHitg860b1-HLu_abknQbMto-GaifLsJqiAm-2XoQiKvmUvF0nOW9W1ZlUBWLkceztywTVqdU3Q6FX339iUwMtp9NZ8hxs_ylk2NBVl3mYw8_gGCSuGQc_6siw/s1600/1k.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In the Detention Centre, Serena is facing a wall and pumping her breast milk. Alanis (Genevieve Angelson) shows up to collect it because Serena insisted that she do so in person. Angelson is a brilliant villain – I absolutely loathe her!!!!!!! She gives Serena barely any information about Noah. Serena apologizes for acting rashly – she didn’t mean to hurt Ezra. She knew he was wearing a vest… ultimately, they both blame it on the pregnancy hormones, which backfires on Serena as Alison insists that she is not fit emotionally to be a mother to Noah. However, Alison is clearly the unfit mother. She tells Serena that Noah is turning the house upside down – not eating and crying all the time. She is clearly annoyed at having the baby disrupt her home. Serena is tortured by Alison’s clear lack of humanity – she clearly enjoys torturing the baby with the ‘cry it out’ method. Serena drops the obsequious act at the mention of a lack of mental toughness, pointing out that she helped found a country and gave birth against all odds to a healthy baby. She has never lacked for mental toughness. Alison is clearly never giving that baby back…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xXgoxUHOc2CUha0UpwDmNtYvlWL20XgdyDM60HZeFu6wU23s__G7S8TXixH3wl_CT60woHoaYM0-fwlWE1OHxiefNhW8R1RMwfvgxktoGb2un4zOKedS-RqOTj61h-Si6D3SPw_0KAQ7EJ0QxEma3_f20qWs4ejQqzOvsJj4Jbqpt2HKK80/s270/1j.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="187" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xXgoxUHOc2CUha0UpwDmNtYvlWL20XgdyDM60HZeFu6wU23s__G7S8TXixH3wl_CT60woHoaYM0-fwlWE1OHxiefNhW8R1RMwfvgxktoGb2un4zOKedS-RqOTj61h-Si6D3SPw_0KAQ7EJ0QxEma3_f20qWs4ejQqzOvsJj4Jbqpt2HKK80/s1600/1j.jpg" width="187" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Outside the house, June, Luke, and Moira scrub the graffiti off the sidewalk. Luke complains that they’re better at it than he is. June points out that she’s had practice – scrubbing the blood off the wall in Gilead – and isn’t that a perfect parallel. Luke says they welcomed him with open arms when he got there, but Moira says they were only polite when she came later. Luke suggests that they should leave Toronto – and Canada. They could go to Alaska or Europe – but June is never going that far from Hannah. And then Lawrence calls to ask to meet with June.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June meets with Lawrence, who tells her that America is dying. Lawrence’s speech about the fact that all June’s closely held beliefs are gone is brilliant – and is such a commentary on the world we live in today. “Democracy, liberty, justice – all that feel good crap defined by a bunch of slave owners talking about how all men are created equal. All of that collapsed under the weight of late-term capitalism and rampant consumerism. It broke our pretty little planet and almost ended the human race.” Lawrence points out that they fixed that problem – they’re having babies again. He then laments having “religious nutjobs” as the delivery system. He admits that he underestimated their depravity – but it worked. June looks stunned – Moss’s reactions are perfect and understated.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQzpMUYLSMeThhryZoi51nHKbP27g5mLSFveEf9sPqG2kXCwi4fSEle6GSeBAw9mIDi2VOXVWr31lM-jaoj_6_OaHqiZXwuj2l1h827ChHQ0e108hcpVDY7wBJQzjpVTKzlt6AECt0LZFVQVDW1RybG2zEikzi3eMewdreBf1fQ3Ovs7FK0o/s1297/1u.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1297" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQzpMUYLSMeThhryZoi51nHKbP27g5mLSFveEf9sPqG2kXCwi4fSEle6GSeBAw9mIDi2VOXVWr31lM-jaoj_6_OaHqiZXwuj2l1h827ChHQ0e108hcpVDY7wBJQzjpVTKzlt6AECt0LZFVQVDW1RybG2zEikzi3eMewdreBf1fQ3Ovs7FK0o/s320/1u.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lawrence tells her that with their success, they can afford to let up a little. She asks if he’s going to let Hannah out. He says no, but he’ll let her in to New Bethlehem – no Handmaids, she could read a book, keep a diary. It would be a place for refugees to return to the motherland. And where one could visit their grown children – who are running their own household. June asks if he’s serious – but wants to know if Hannah is getting married. He tells her that it’s Gilead – they all do eventually, but he doesn’t give her any concrete information. He just tells her that he can bring her to New Bethlehem and reunite them there. She can bring her family and live a life. June asks again – she can be with her daughter. June asks how he’ll keep her safe, and Lawrence tells her that he’s going to put Nick in charge. He gives her a phone to call him with and tells her to think about it.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Back at the house, June tells Luke, and Luke simply shuts the entire idea down. He doesn’t trust Lawrence or Gilead. June points out that the eyes of the world would be on them – it’s how they’re going to get in the UN. June agrees that she doesn’t trust them, but she’d do anything, risk anything to be with Hannah again. Luke refuses to listen and leaves the room – with June hot on his heels. She points out that the American government – and Tuello (Sam Jaeger) haven’t done anything for them. June tells Luke that Lawrence has come through for her in the past – he got Nicole out, he got Emily out, he let Mayday into his house, and he helped with Angel-flight – AND he got her Fred! He’s been her friend. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmv72k9m1DLlMC_4_jqwd4R8Co-GTLwqygh0cWjsjyHuwvthAhH3-SKnlNVaUqU2M_Nhx7Nn85Ux2eUI1IFVUOt0CeLkYpui1kEa-2Bkv-63lhn1jfCxaZ1rdc_BGQI_L-Ps-kaIDnWTLtb9tQedLRgINhtizyQZmdgV58NcfG_vSNEXNn7c/s2047/1h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="2047" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmv72k9m1DLlMC_4_jqwd4R8Co-GTLwqygh0cWjsjyHuwvthAhH3-SKnlNVaUqU2M_Nhx7Nn85Ux2eUI1IFVUOt0CeLkYpui1kEa-2Bkv-63lhn1jfCxaZ1rdc_BGQI_L-Ps-kaIDnWTLtb9tQedLRgINhtizyQZmdgV58NcfG_vSNEXNn7c/s320/1h.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Luke then loses it. He can’t understand her complicated feelings towards Lawrence and Serena. He tells her that he hates all of them – and he clearly does. Fagbenle is excellent in this scene. Luke also says he hates what they’ve done to June… And then he tells her exactly what Alison said to Serena – he tells her that she’s letting her EMOTIONS cloud her judgement. It’s classic gaslighting. June just shakes her head. She tells him that he does not understand her at all – look what he did to Serena and her baby. He’s separated a mother from her child because he fundamentally does not understand that bond. Luke insists that he did it for June to keep her safe. He asks her to let him protect her. June sits by the window, bathed in light from behind and it’s so reminiscent of the many times we saw her sitting in her room at Serena’s. She just shakes her head. He has no idea how strong she is – how she was forged that way. She tells him that she doesn’t need his protection – but Hannah does. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvLKhaYxdHqTH9MsnAuuhFFTcybWu8etzcfiqjgu9YMx1T0dpmRd6Y1IJa4inXQMEda5Y6ZaGekeo4CoTly3V3q4eJAiyCqceeJ9tWY5-YFNAMTbtEEobTOOm5LSCs5h_tGb5rrV60PiW9rqrsBVeEYTTFXB3aqCU_HgPPCCbEtyHrbvHSj0/s297/1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="297" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvLKhaYxdHqTH9MsnAuuhFFTcybWu8etzcfiqjgu9YMx1T0dpmRd6Y1IJa4inXQMEda5Y6ZaGekeo4CoTly3V3q4eJAiyCqceeJ9tWY5-YFNAMTbtEEobTOOm5LSCs5h_tGb5rrV60PiW9rqrsBVeEYTTFXB3aqCU_HgPPCCbEtyHrbvHSj0/s1600/1a.jpg" width="297" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lawrence also visits Serena at the Detention Centre, and I can’t help envisioning June and Serena as neighbors in New Bethlehem…. However, Lawrence clearly thinks of Serena as one of those religious nutbags… Serena wants to know if Lawrence is getting her out. He is – into Gilead custody. She complains that it took him long enough and then demands that he get her baby back. He tells her that she’s making a lot of demands for someone who behaved very badly and caused a lot of trouble! She tells him that he has to help her with the Wheelers. He tells her he has – and he’s clearly enjoying this. He's got them to allow her to return to a room in their house – so she can nurse the baby! Serena is appalled and clearly upset – Strahovski is excellent here – as she was in the scene with Alison – going from tough, demanding Serena to utterly vulnerable. It doesn’t feel at all like an act to me (on Serena’s part). Doesn’t some part of us always want to see our villains learn the error of their ways and reform?<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOom4HrHMOaiIFcFAg22oKDyyGOruta_TvfcpeZS24GDOWN5pvjremadx-VTupDZ0Wg8C40JjsCXfx-kpNKW0VHospIszg4BsQGdp2K80TjBZZbTJbFNDiuVFdsRpmAz7vOke2wNOWYB-jKGr6imfjLVSVxD4xVVjrmQu-wGEP8MtrS55oThY/s242/1x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="208" data-original-width="242" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOom4HrHMOaiIFcFAg22oKDyyGOruta_TvfcpeZS24GDOWN5pvjremadx-VTupDZ0Wg8C40JjsCXfx-kpNKW0VHospIszg4BsQGdp2K80TjBZZbTJbFNDiuVFdsRpmAz7vOke2wNOWYB-jKGr6imfjLVSVxD4xVVjrmQu-wGEP8MtrS55oThY/s1600/1x.jpg" width="242" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lawrence is clearly interested in the photo op. A new Gilead mother in a beautiful mansion with a wealthy couple… sounds a LOT like a handmaid… Serena tells him that they’re trying to steal her baby. Lawrence suggest that will be hard to do with him attached to her breast… The only way they’ll let her back in is to nurse and reduce the crying – I loved Whitford’s little embarrassment over talking about her breasts. He tells her that they have legal status to care for her baby – and she does not. Serena cries and declares that she won’t live in the same house with her baby’s kidnappers! And Whitford once again gets the best line in the episode – possibly the season: “Do you have an IRONY deficiency?” Oh, yes, he’s LOVING this! She gets is and declares that she’s not a handmaid, but Lawrence’s little smile says otherwise…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGCmQUPU60ZwT7_4myFPU0Z6633EETbkochQFyZEhI6It9NcQbaz4AEHR3xAPhnt3bmDM-lPqrjOUt0-TaX5rVEc21tFjrDDJPC7PieVxEFixtfZACv5wu-O0b9BjGC2QI8DJlq50HZYZbho1jIKZJhAdzMJwoC13SBlxOshEj3DPMRHg_J0/s284/1i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="284" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGCmQUPU60ZwT7_4myFPU0Z6633EETbkochQFyZEhI6It9NcQbaz4AEHR3xAPhnt3bmDM-lPqrjOUt0-TaX5rVEc21tFjrDDJPC7PieVxEFixtfZACv5wu-O0b9BjGC2QI8DJlq50HZYZbho1jIKZJhAdzMJwoC13SBlxOshEj3DPMRHg_J0/s1600/1i.jpg" width="284" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The scene shifts to a crying baby, but its June comforting Nicole who has been awakened by the protestors. There’s no cry-it-out bullshit here. June crawls into bed with her and sings to her to comfort her. June sings a song that she used to sing to Hannah – and we have flashbacks to June singing to Hannah too. Luke sneaks up to the door and watches. June tells Nicole that she wants her to know her big sister. Fagbenle is again excellent as he remains quietly in the background with tears on his face.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June awakens the next morning. She finds Tuello in the living room with Luke, but her first question is where is Nicole (music lesson with Moira). Tuello is worried about people taking up Lawrence’s offer, and he knows that June would be a huge “get” for him – he knows it would signal the end of America too. I also loved him comparing Lawrence to Gorbachev – trying to open up the country – but cautioning that a Putin would surely follow. And we may stand at the brink of WWIII because of it… Tuello tells her she could end up trapped there with the end of America, Mayday – democracy! He goads her with – don’t you owe your country anything? LOL! I’m with June – what has America done to help her? She also points out that she and Luke got captured getting him information that he’s done nothing with. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Tuello tells them they are doing something with the information – but it’s classified. She won’t accept that answer. He tells her they are planning a military action – but won’t give details. He also has no information on Hannah. June is furious – you came all this way to tell us nothing! Lawrence is offering us Hannah. Tuello insists he can’t tell them more and asks that they trust in their country – and June scoffs – what country?</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June talks with Rita about Luke thinking she’s crazy for even considering New Bethlehem. Rita doesn’t want to interfere, but eventually says that she’s moving on with her life there… but, she adds, she doesn’t have a child there. June asks her what if she did? Rita admits that if there was a world where her son was still alive, she would do anything to see him again.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiync150SqIb7QSQx_lHol8p9pADjGAJ9F5k5DlDh6QvwQek5M3IvM0rJmw0aTuD8fVekB5VBbPe2w7QBE9gacBUw0FYVE6SVVKqj1u3vlmRvV4-Awf878OSXz9ohktFYVUV9t5oBK9xqdcUutWCpdj7GsIGYRGUVdwDnA2VSjAfYqZqZEMjM8/s2048/1o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="2048" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiync150SqIb7QSQx_lHol8p9pADjGAJ9F5k5DlDh6QvwQek5M3IvM0rJmw0aTuD8fVekB5VBbPe2w7QBE9gacBUw0FYVE6SVVKqj1u3vlmRvV4-Awf878OSXz9ohktFYVUV9t5oBK9xqdcUutWCpdj7GsIGYRGUVdwDnA2VSjAfYqZqZEMjM8/s320/1o.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June finally goes to see Serena – for information about New Bethlehem. Serena tells her that it’s been an idea for years and that Lawrence seems to have solidified his power, but she doesn’t currently have any real information on Gilead politics. Like Rita, she is trying to move on from Gilead, and that’s why she wanted to see June. She wants June’s help to get a sponsor or lawyer! June looks incredulous and tells her that they aren’t friends. Serena says, but you forgave me – and June sets her straight that she didn’t. Serena insists that she did because June saved her life and Noah’s. Serena insists that they’ve been through so much that they share a bond. June tells her that she just turned the other cheek. I loved her rubbing it in that after everything – June is a better Christian than Serena!<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRi9J4Rmvaw8rdervQN7CtY_PU-ShK_n4egdeCoGcBhe_V01pkenk5tVcvv6GTH6TRk5-HEc7zMsFR3gz41Pk7lN8ItwRokfprWcJFhQaFi5A3baZvMRKynozQ7bJweKYnZbU-fWPJq9JStp0QeHK3E-BLzUqTS7aIyklShyS-rqsk9Yg1bY/s696/1e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="696" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRi9J4Rmvaw8rdervQN7CtY_PU-ShK_n4egdeCoGcBhe_V01pkenk5tVcvv6GTH6TRk5-HEc7zMsFR3gz41Pk7lN8ItwRokfprWcJFhQaFi5A3baZvMRKynozQ7bJweKYnZbU-fWPJq9JStp0QeHK3E-BLzUqTS7aIyklShyS-rqsk9Yg1bY/s320/1e.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena asks what she’s supposed to do now. June’s enjoying this as much as Lawrence as she tells her to go back to the Wheelers. Serena asks her how she’s supposed to live in a house with a woman who is trying to steal her baby. I LOVED the look on Moss’s face as she asks Serena if she’s seriously asking her that. Serena asks her how she lived with her. And June tells her what to do. Go back in and act like a handmaid, but the entire time, you will be plotting against them and planning your revenge. Serena asks if that’s what she did – and June tells her – look at what happened to Fred and look at you now. June tells Serena that you cannot help your child if you are not with them – I would go back. And it’s clear that it also speaks to her own situation.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June goes to Lawrence, who smugly says to her, “See how I make everything work out for you?” Clearly meaning he’s also orchestrated Serena’s punishment for June. Though, of course, it fits his own plans too. June tells him that Luke doesn’t trust him – but Lawrence knows she does. June tells him to stop them from marrying off Hannah. Lawrence flatly and repeatedly refuses. Gilead’s gonna Gilead. June is furious. All the women raped, tortured, abused in a world that he created. And that really does hit home. Whitford is simply brilliant in this scene as Lawrence’s cool demeanor finally crumbles when she calls him a sick fuck. He is clearly tortured by what he’s done (is that enough? No…). He tells her that he was trying to save humanity – and he did – but it got away from him and went septic. If he could do it over, he would have let the human race die out. June tells him to fix it. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgipbn7A9D42HAbthM7qiTFsWjmlYAZ1KKksZTqvpZ6dJE5uf6utDc66j4NN6neO1hRR1WuegMEzg6djpk0DzqA13i56NnOp-4aO5bleMjp8WqHrUNKCGADvO-Tr3ou_R5-loW5Bk0oTvCo0MzED1rlyp1MqyZwuWGx954aLoef_D8FCmWD9N4/s540/1y.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="540" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgipbn7A9D42HAbthM7qiTFsWjmlYAZ1KKksZTqvpZ6dJE5uf6utDc66j4NN6neO1hRR1WuegMEzg6djpk0DzqA13i56NnOp-4aO5bleMjp8WqHrUNKCGADvO-Tr3ou_R5-loW5Bk0oTvCo0MzED1rlyp1MqyZwuWGx954aLoef_D8FCmWD9N4/s320/1y.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lawrence tells her that New Bethlehem IS the way that they can create a better future from an unchangeable past. A place without the shame trials and torture and child brides. Hannah might be a child bride but Nicole will not be. Lawrence insists that countries can get better. With the success of New Bethlehem, in 5 or 10 years, the reforms can travel to Gilead to become a place that doesn’t trample on human rights. Lawrence tells June that he needs her – he asks her help to fix it. To make a difference better than Mayday ever could. He tells her that he has no choice but to fix it or kill himself like Eleanor – but let’s not forget that June killed Eleanor – and if Lawrence ever finds that out… June will pay.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquLfc7S7-3A-DTkDJSbMkGZTonNNoNCeTpDd8HmSRlo4aTF4VzLZuzcmuPMjQ2qvZYcJ0Bo6U-nCEDo_iGcnGnV4jr10h5eJiU4ce7PiE_SHq0jvrve4uRbW2L-E9OBoLtwZRmEVz6zyXWw7tqPo7shOmFOiEAKPaUZEquhsi3zEIifp7v6w/s1920/1f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquLfc7S7-3A-DTkDJSbMkGZTonNNoNCeTpDd8HmSRlo4aTF4VzLZuzcmuPMjQ2qvZYcJ0Bo6U-nCEDo_iGcnGnV4jr10h5eJiU4ce7PiE_SHq0jvrve4uRbW2L-E9OBoLtwZRmEVz6zyXWw7tqPo7shOmFOiEAKPaUZEquhsi3zEIifp7v6w/s320/1f.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June appears to be weeding the garden – under a full moon. Who does that? She hears Hannah’s laughter – and is interrupted by Luke who says she got a package. It’s a CD with a video of Hannah (Jordana Blake) at Wives School! June insists that Hannah needs them and they have to go to her. Luke tells her that he wants to go, but he can’t let her go. How does he get to decide what she does? June loses her temper and asks him what he’s going to do – nothing? Like he has for the last seven years?!!? He clearly feels the same, but it hurts him, and June apologizes immediately. He tells her that he has a feeling that she’s going to go and never come back. She tells him they can go as a family, and he tells her that Nicole is never going to Gilead. June tells him that she’ll have to go without them – and he laughs. She says she knows it sounds crazy. Luke says they’re never going to be enough for her. June is distraught that she abandoned Hannah. As June becomes increasingly distraught, Luke finally takes her into his arms to comfort her. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT2jtcJ3hM6YPqaLNo6lqhjNn7CWXCGfqaOeHct2EoU0zE7TGZiE0Eadbpj8d2pYnHxsMhswJmwz1FKLl9xVIVdxY0OW176ekd-P52pnjLob76nAkHgKXia4eDxSpbqg76OrXwMsxJPaToXmxf4ZaQrciw28pP-SWdIKHSdqriWT2cPKprA-E/s1024/1g.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="1024" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT2jtcJ3hM6YPqaLNo6lqhjNn7CWXCGfqaOeHct2EoU0zE7TGZiE0Eadbpj8d2pYnHxsMhswJmwz1FKLl9xVIVdxY0OW176ekd-P52pnjLob76nAkHgKXia4eDxSpbqg76OrXwMsxJPaToXmxf4ZaQrciw28pP-SWdIKHSdqriWT2cPKprA-E/s320/1g.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lawrence and Nick walk through New Bethlehem as Lawrence discusses his “400” point plan. Nick asks if June is going to come. Lawrence says he thinks she’s getting to yes – maybe in a year or two. They pause in front of a giant house, and Lawrence asks if Nick could see himself living there with Rose. New Bethlehem will be one of their most important new settlements and he’ll need a close ally as Commander. Nick comments that it’s an intriguing proposal – but full of risks. Lawrence dangles having both the women he loves – and all his children – close…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Tuello meanwhile continues to dangle carrots to try to keep June on their side. He promises that they are going to throw everything they have at getting Hannah, but he also asks for more time.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhye4ymwwJM2CIxaSPDaI1XKwqXv3lrorq7HvB_5jVddgmjlO9ol_1CMGwZbh93eP6f_PybnJ8j5PyQH8Gjt0dmoxV1p4zjPwogPx2NFYsJ91t4U-ZSjwfyqgJrh9Kj1tQrDJjpM5lb7WExkPm5N7BPcxORwQjgOOUhzmZLWlekMcTBRZzLY_Y/s540/1t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="540" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhye4ymwwJM2CIxaSPDaI1XKwqXv3lrorq7HvB_5jVddgmjlO9ol_1CMGwZbh93eP6f_PybnJ8j5PyQH8Gjt0dmoxV1p4zjPwogPx2NFYsJ91t4U-ZSjwfyqgJrh9Kj1tQrDJjpM5lb7WExkPm5N7BPcxORwQjgOOUhzmZLWlekMcTBRZzLY_Y/s320/1t.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena arrives back at the Wheelers, and I just want to rip their faces off! MR Wheeler (Lucas Neff) tells her that she can speak! Serena apologizes for everything and thanks them for letting her come back to be with the baby. Alison tells her that she can nurse the baby – but that’s it! Alison will be doing all the rest. Serena barely keeps it together, and Alison just keeps pushing, telling her that she’s not fit to be a full-fledged mother – and probably never will be! Serena twists her hands together – and there is a beautiful close-up of her lost finger. Let’s not forget that she lost that finger in trying to get the right for her daughter (Nicole) to be able to read. Would Alison lose a body part for a baby? She can’t even stand the upset in the house!<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GIhAGwxl-fSmd2qHDPDUS-gD1DBNvyRKN81xpUtS5sWWBebjXBaew_CjhnbkSlWXAWb3VkTXTab32Zo4ZOpOx4D2IQpLL_nQrRQ08nLRuiD7KwBwo9K5BDiays1FUFbtruSHNFjZEqJPBI0d4-YiMsBV53Avbkho1-VELbZi7mN9QkBeJVg/s1654/1m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="992" data-original-width="1654" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GIhAGwxl-fSmd2qHDPDUS-gD1DBNvyRKN81xpUtS5sWWBebjXBaew_CjhnbkSlWXAWb3VkTXTab32Zo4ZOpOx4D2IQpLL_nQrRQ08nLRuiD7KwBwo9K5BDiays1FUFbtruSHNFjZEqJPBI0d4-YiMsBV53Avbkho1-VELbZi7mN9QkBeJVg/s320/1m.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>As in June did in Gilead, Serena also finds allies in the servants. When she hears Noah crying, she runs up the stairs. She pauses before going in to ask permission from the maid (Malaika Hennie-Hamadi) to enter the nursery. The nanny (Dorothy A Atabong) tells her that Noah has been waiting for her and smiles as she hands him to Serena who takes no time in starting to nurse him.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICzPIEUYhtHtK4e1R6SJJiwttoelbMhGuPUk6Y7bzyMjHlsbQNlS0Zw9lrZHQPwENQePqH1f8QA7j5hWTr2TygAMswTlNeeowO49WSvD3mzqkUAIK1jm44YBFW43M7BLqvPq5DfV-NxNOW0mfVv7-trpfDHGHaRnyBFK-zhe9RchFlfhLtl8/s1024/1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="1024" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICzPIEUYhtHtK4e1R6SJJiwttoelbMhGuPUk6Y7bzyMjHlsbQNlS0Zw9lrZHQPwENQePqH1f8QA7j5hWTr2TygAMswTlNeeowO49WSvD3mzqkUAIK1jm44YBFW43M7BLqvPq5DfV-NxNOW0mfVv7-trpfDHGHaRnyBFK-zhe9RchFlfhLtl8/s320/1b.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Luke answers the phone – it’s Rita asking about an update. June is reaching a breaking point, and tells Moira she’s going to take a walk to the grocery store for apples. While in the store, June gets a call from Tuello – they’ve found Hannah. There are a lot of moving parts…. And really neither we nor June hear anything else. She’s about to leave the store with the apples and then goes to put them back. The grocer tells her it’s alright as she spills them all over – and she impulsively hugs him before running home to tell the others. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfUNlpePB98zeQyvOeHw6VcWkKKBzsXgGWPIPMGkktDV6e99qqenfTAPT1GGZCAu_o4YE-qtaD7JvG1PVv3scaeFmQ4hrYcZI9c1m0G7xTVyLBWHpwCcjdhpu8T8SAZ2iK0ViaCE7HVVhzAoX0cgzwmNxRvTMUUTDcgyrE_P2kQH0zoN0BzWI/s275/1w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfUNlpePB98zeQyvOeHw6VcWkKKBzsXgGWPIPMGkktDV6e99qqenfTAPT1GGZCAu_o4YE-qtaD7JvG1PVv3scaeFmQ4hrYcZI9c1m0G7xTVyLBWHpwCcjdhpu8T8SAZ2iK0ViaCE7HVVhzAoX0cgzwmNxRvTMUUTDcgyrE_P2kQH0zoN0BzWI/s1600/1w.jpg" width="275" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>She bursts in and tells them that they found her and they’re going to do a raid and bring her back. The three hug and cry and laugh. The picture shifts to Hannah, planting flowers and looking up at the sky with a smile on her face. And this is a wonderful parallel to June pulling weeds in the dark. Hannah has a new life – it’s been seven years – and like Jaden the Guardian who lost his leg – she’s unlikely to remember them or her life before. She’s been growing a life and they are going to rip her out of it. I can’t wait to see how this plays out!<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Once again this tremendous series delivers. The story is compelling in and of itself, but the commentary it also projects onto current events is really terrific. The acting is always superb, so it is impossible to say who delivered the best performance as the four main leads all did! What did you think of the episode? How long do you think Serena can stand Alison? Will Tuello get Hannah out? If he does will it go well? 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This review will catch us up and look at the last three episodes. “Fairytale” was written by J Holtham (<i>Supergirl</i>, <i>Jessica Jones</i>, and <i>Cloak & Dagger</i>) and “Together” was written by Katherine Collins (<i>Lost in Space</i>, <i>Riot Girls</i>), and both episodes were directed by Eva Vives (<i>Good Girls</i>, <i>Party of Five</i>, <i>The Affair</i>). “No Man’s Land” was written by Rachel Shukert (<i>The Baby-Sitters Club</i>, <i>Glow</i>, and <i>Supergirl</i>) and was directed by Natalia Leite (<i>In the Dark</i>, <i>Love, Victor</i>, and <i>Minx</i>). </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDR6DFRlWC9GqiJl2haoFTG1yW4a83K5mb0K03OZEfIJRYiFDNLyWIGBZsqFCtTf7MtLHWNEJil4NskjNHfgZ-R9yilki1bxiPFQwyfOH91yelvVCZhm-DufHnSO_YgIQ8mNS0EPtt-X7bcwV1HS9alx1DeKa7uL7Bgjg0DTHSxxJf62G50k/s540/1aa.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="324" data-original-width="540" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDR6DFRlWC9GqiJl2haoFTG1yW4a83K5mb0K03OZEfIJRYiFDNLyWIGBZsqFCtTf7MtLHWNEJil4NskjNHfgZ-R9yilki1bxiPFQwyfOH91yelvVCZhm-DufHnSO_YgIQ8mNS0EPtt-X7bcwV1HS9alx1DeKa7uL7Bgjg0DTHSxxJf62G50k/s320/1aa.gif" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In “Fairytale,” June (Elisabeth Moss) gets a call from the border that they have some information about Hannah. As June, Luke (O-T Fagbenle)), and Moira (Samira Wiley) drive to the border, we get the first glimpse that not all is well in Toronto. They drive past a group of protestors who want the refugees to leave. I wish that I could say as a Canadian (and former Torontonian) that this kind of intolerance would never be seen here, particularly as we have some of the highest immigrant and refuge numbers in world, but the recent truck convoys have shown that many of the sentiments we normally associate with our Southern neighbors have found their way here… sadly.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRWc930PqlD3M5uwjxZn94SzFtn-OT1MdSL_T04qm6tL2uj7JY5TQJwCJj1N3YYzD0EzV8OnWqZhTKpxXARVbnzyDkBx01UQLyqhWJG03Ee-ppYKCDRVVdz9hfHlbpz6vy7qXrrukHxmEdwPFh41d2cR7dAvbUmHVG__APnuSWwIYtoHA3A8/s275/1c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRWc930PqlD3M5uwjxZn94SzFtn-OT1MdSL_T04qm6tL2uj7JY5TQJwCJj1N3YYzD0EzV8OnWqZhTKpxXARVbnzyDkBx01UQLyqhWJG03Ee-ppYKCDRVVdz9hfHlbpz6vy7qXrrukHxmEdwPFh41d2cR7dAvbUmHVG__APnuSWwIYtoHA3A8/s1600/1c.jpg" width="275" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Meanwhile, Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) is settling in to her new accommodations with Alanis Wheeler (Genevieve Angelson) and her elusive husband (Lucas Neff). Ezra (Rossif Sutherland) brings her flowers that have been left at the gate for her, and when Serena asks to speak to Mr Wheeler to thank him for his hospitality, she’s told, like a child, that he’s usually very busy… She is clearly no longer in charge.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena joins Alanis for breakfast, and it totally reminded me of them feeding up June when she was pregnant. Alanis has a plate full of meat and eggs while Serena has a gigantic bowl of granola and some hideous green drink – remember June being forced to drink one?!?! Serena is still talking about re-opening the centre, but Alanis, after talking about Serena as a shining example, says she thought the centre was closed for good. It’s also super-creepy how she refers to her husband as Mr Wheeler – another way to demonstrate that Serena is not their equal.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsF0Ob9ow9L3r3Z7veICWu1iiY9B43HuCmaSpRz1V92e1JOotyREruHx-T0K5D50VUX9SvHS5sbpeCrqp__tCj1DKU909pddy5IrZr0KHK1Q4nXiOegnFA-0UVvYvPwoL9EgeTh58NHPCkUJ0M8_RSSUyfXunpPv22vxZd3jWkltxGQqGNDE/s275/1j.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsF0Ob9ow9L3r3Z7veICWu1iiY9B43HuCmaSpRz1V92e1JOotyREruHx-T0K5D50VUX9SvHS5sbpeCrqp__tCj1DKU909pddy5IrZr0KHK1Q4nXiOegnFA-0UVvYvPwoL9EgeTh58NHPCkUJ0M8_RSSUyfXunpPv22vxZd3jWkltxGQqGNDE/s1600/1j.jpg" width="275" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>When they get to the border, Lily (Christine Ko) tells them that the Guardian who has the information isn’t coming across. Luke immediately says he’s going. Moria and June are both incredulous, but when he insists, June looks pleased. Has she secretly been blaming him for not being more active, taking more chances? June insists that she’s going too – and Moira clearly thinks it’s a bad idea, which of course, it is…. Lily gives them a map and tells them to stick to it. Moira hugs them goodbye and tells them to make sure that they come back. The two set off hand in hand. We get some terrific aerial shots – which they must have done with drones.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96NDZPaQnpZwIcW3YaxT2KnD6Y7swr1yox_S1sKqXx1xDr9H1kDqqrFuxLZEKMaIUWLDVaA_PPLJ5ckequJzVXHUCiw9Yp7166-kUlB7rxPs_bvWWwhk14qibXzGiY-LNyMJoJNBbK0Yl5UeOTnlpU-_OMlkNKtFTmOPUQoEx1veA6T0S1go/s396/1e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="396" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96NDZPaQnpZwIcW3YaxT2KnD6Y7swr1yox_S1sKqXx1xDr9H1kDqqrFuxLZEKMaIUWLDVaA_PPLJ5ckequJzVXHUCiw9Yp7166-kUlB7rxPs_bvWWwhk14qibXzGiY-LNyMJoJNBbK0Yl5UeOTnlpU-_OMlkNKtFTmOPUQoEx1veA6T0S1go/s320/1e.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>As the two make their way through the dark woods, June has flashbacks to being taken and losing Hannah. Luke asks if she needs a break, but she insists on pushing on. Meanwhile, Moira and Lily spend the evening getting drunk. Moira tells Lily that June and Luke just don’t quit fighting for each other. Is Lily interested in Moira? Back in the woods, June and Luke come upon a body hung in a tree with a sign – “rapist” – on it. Luke asks if it’s Gilead, but June tells him they don’t use words. I love how this image – and the lack of words – comes back in one of the next episodes.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCY8qhbf27mMtDQFWHRdgc7L1aqwRloMB2Wg0wZyWKNwaWSIus5unL6OgNUnlByOS9XfHZpHNxVL5r5CJHYifsdz7LeQMK8pgjEdzhuNUzo9wiHqjykeJZHvQH033WwORU9j-MexCj8YLUBzSSnXXGRMYuOS2SRb5L0SYqQFfT3rE3y6L3Qo/s640/2o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCY8qhbf27mMtDQFWHRdgc7L1aqwRloMB2Wg0wZyWKNwaWSIus5unL6OgNUnlByOS9XfHZpHNxVL5r5CJHYifsdz7LeQMK8pgjEdzhuNUzo9wiHqjykeJZHvQH033WwORU9j-MexCj8YLUBzSSnXXGRMYuOS2SRb5L0SYqQFfT3rE3y6L3Qo/s320/2o.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Alanis hosts a tea for a group of women to come and meet Serena. Serena is clearly enjoying being the centre of attention, and when the baby kicks, all the women gather around her eagerly to feel it. Serena remembers early in Gilead, going to look at children available for adoption with Naomi Putnam (Ever Carradine). Neither want the children who have been taken from unfit mothers – because you never know where they came from. They discuss Handmaids – and Naomi thinks that sounds even worse. Serena tells her that she and Fred are going to keep trying to have their own – I loved the shot of the two in blue, back to back, looking in the windows at the children who need good homes, in a stark, sterile white corridor. It’s worth repeating what an amazing job the cinematographers and set designers and wardrobe do with colour. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In the morning, June and Luke finally find Jaden (Owen Painter). He tells them raspberry at gunpoint – and Luke raises his arms and freezes while June cooly responds with the password – beret. Nice Prince reference! They’ve been told not to exchange names – but the Jaden insists that they go with him. Neither want to, but Jaden gives them no choice. He’s likely right that it’s too dangerous for them to be out in the daylight.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78gmFwo7wTcRWSBsGbJvQJTTDLqaIiSHgmnWMeLfOD2l2vKwuf_IOfV5lEuomjsCkvKg83QsSNBwgph8Zi-VSFEQ2o3DQseni7vWAlZHqlxx79V4UrTtF1islzn-5yDBveDK-4TJM00MZXFPX9DbPxBI-oWvbJnPtgr5mzRHopwtZKuO57GQ/s275/2f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78gmFwo7wTcRWSBsGbJvQJTTDLqaIiSHgmnWMeLfOD2l2vKwuf_IOfV5lEuomjsCkvKg83QsSNBwgph8Zi-VSFEQ2o3DQseni7vWAlZHqlxx79V4UrTtF1islzn-5yDBveDK-4TJM00MZXFPX9DbPxBI-oWvbJnPtgr5mzRHopwtZKuO57GQ/s1600/2f.jpg" width="275" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Back at the Wheelers, Serena takes a call with Lawrence (Bradley Whitford). Serena offers to let Alanis sit in on the call, and she looks shocked. She tells her that she has no head for all of that and wives shouldn’t burden themselves with business. Serena is surprised to have Warren Putnam (Stephen Kunken) on the call. It’s clear that Lawrence isn’t too happy either. I loved that she called them both by their first names as if she is their equal. Putnam points out that she was supposed to be there putting Gilead in a good light on the world stage – and the riot and closure of the centre clearly didn’t do that. She points out that she can’t control the government. Putnam stresses it’s already a very expensive proposition. Serena points out that June and Luke need to be dealt with. Serena tells them that they should focus on fertility – have a fertility centre not a Gilead centre. It focuses on what people want – not Gilead which will be always be contentious. Serena starts laying out her plans and Putnam cuts her off and hangs up.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNGgu6YBVdwVFCW_ElcRnNSBDiFv_jxollu1BTemy9OErHk7AzKr4NxsBEVh6trKX79QUom1R6kozaxkePzlD6SvlRUAyF4Sy1czGLHuv7cARDepyGYwclybq8HV7mVIM5DWFuH8mB7KTLfkfoHP7ndnIPUJ7RW1Z7psFl2Pjd6OBcGxn7Y2U/s1280/2m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNGgu6YBVdwVFCW_ElcRnNSBDiFv_jxollu1BTemy9OErHk7AzKr4NxsBEVh6trKX79QUom1R6kozaxkePzlD6SvlRUAyF4Sy1czGLHuv7cARDepyGYwclybq8HV7mVIM5DWFuH8mB7KTLfkfoHP7ndnIPUJ7RW1Z7psFl2Pjd6OBcGxn7Y2U/s320/2m.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Putnam tells Lawrence, who was open to Serena’s suggestions, that they need to rank her leash. He then goes on to tell Lawrence, that Lawrence’s proposition of a “New Bethleham” isn’t going to fly with the other Commanders – essentially because he doesn’t like it. It seems to involve bringing people back to Gilead who have fled. Putnam doesn’t want to court the world. Lawrence tells him that if they keep the walls up, the country will die and it will all have been for nothing. Putnam is clearly a problem…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFN_ub9u38eEehfMQZgbVJ1OG5qKbI_c5Bp96rSO1Wnvxsb0u3mojoixSfcLcr9z3CzNIPI8IlB1b0b3LzYLpI3gF0XBQVuitoPN0JgIYAtjYoGCxuZzgbJcW_S3c6K3TN8PH8WJhA0ga8D0SO8L3s895Y3RqvR30M3OuJC5iaR4cljySRvkg/s800/1d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFN_ub9u38eEehfMQZgbVJ1OG5qKbI_c5Bp96rSO1Wnvxsb0u3mojoixSfcLcr9z3CzNIPI8IlB1b0b3LzYLpI3gF0XBQVuitoPN0JgIYAtjYoGCxuZzgbJcW_S3c6K3TN8PH8WJhA0ga8D0SO8L3s895Y3RqvR30M3OuJC5iaR4cljySRvkg/s320/1d.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Jaden takes them to where he spends his days – and old bowling alley. It’s got Christmas lights, a bar, a disco ball, and a real bathroom! They exchange backpacks, and he tells about the Plums. The treat them like princesses as they train them to be wives. They move them through quickly. Luke is shocked – Hannah is 12! He tells them it’s a new system, so he doesn’t know where the schools are, but he gives them a thumb drive with all the information he does have. Luke and June decide to stay for the day to be safe. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6RFUQ609Z3gqctsQh4DTIfNWbXWPYzE0TdnVtzg-3ihHk8kk5fEQUjSlQUW9ZpI7_gKg5jfR6tD58Tu6-DaXXhgcbvIbx7_KcZaJq7PVjXsR35GAaXwpDX_RsredaCVaybJyXRuetzIVYtrSBWP9L8qLMahE2dXC2OJGbG9so4Ls3AWqYYvo/s1280/1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6RFUQ609Z3gqctsQh4DTIfNWbXWPYzE0TdnVtzg-3ihHk8kk5fEQUjSlQUW9ZpI7_gKg5jfR6tD58Tu6-DaXXhgcbvIbx7_KcZaJq7PVjXsR35GAaXwpDX_RsredaCVaybJyXRuetzIVYtrSBWP9L8qLMahE2dXC2OJGbG9so4Ls3AWqYYvo/s320/1b.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I actually really liked this scene as June and Luke have a kind of date night. I love both Fagbenle and Moss in these scenes. Luke says he loves bowling, and Jaden thinks his father took him before… He doesn’t remember what it was like before – it’s like a dream. He only knows Gilead, but he’s working to bring it down, not because he thinks it’s bad, but because people should be able to talk to each other. And Luke and June know that Hannah’s memories will also be like a dream. Luke starts playing the organ – is it a Wurlitzer????? He plays around on it, and then settles on Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.” Jaden asks if Luke wrote it, and he says yes! It’s hilarious. June and Luke dance, and Jaden turns on the mirror ball. It’s perfect. The two come back together – they aren’t the same people – not even close – but they are still in love…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8E8InxzI5cJsY1XtnKLDXH63c28d6RylM1R4P8OJg7IZ2ygs817M5OyzdCEgRW5_6E4FQa37AhZIrqh6TGINWUsTsFJ-LZ8GTkdq7hqZpg-joGvu6FLjfHxaoc4itHdz0rYuFrXz4x8of2mTb7vi-CvT1PE6Lodb-R1Ugn7IL2zvpmNCq0s/s300/2p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8E8InxzI5cJsY1XtnKLDXH63c28d6RylM1R4P8OJg7IZ2ygs817M5OyzdCEgRW5_6E4FQa37AhZIrqh6TGINWUsTsFJ-LZ8GTkdq7hqZpg-joGvu6FLjfHxaoc4itHdz0rYuFrXz4x8of2mTb7vi-CvT1PE6Lodb-R1Ugn7IL2zvpmNCq0s/s1600/2p.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena begins to see even more cracks in her new life. She’s out walking and sees a woman coming to the gates of the estate. She wants to talk to her, but Ezra stops her, telling her it’s not safe, and that she should just enjoy the grounds. She remembers her first meeting with Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) to choose a handmaid. Aunt Lydia has handpicked the candidates for such an important commander and his wife herself. When Aunt Lydia points out that the folder Serena has picked up also caught the eye of Commander Waterford, Serena immediately casts her aside – she clearly doubts that Fred will stay loyal to her…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnpdVH0JWJMhNIp8ydQoFa75wz5GeGzBKhTIeteB1EscaQgwdZU-y8QOrqTpktgAK6HzNd5DzMBGyj97pf4AbBHMQmJGEvmNWjoFE9QRUXMMgWvumIZS0H_lCWb6qu6UQTVvGxnJ0uEh2ldOL5ohMWOykOQOGWsI9qmvUgGVqoGeiu7Yw-6n4/s297/2r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="297" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnpdVH0JWJMhNIp8ydQoFa75wz5GeGzBKhTIeteB1EscaQgwdZU-y8QOrqTpktgAK6HzNd5DzMBGyj97pf4AbBHMQmJGEvmNWjoFE9QRUXMMgWvumIZS0H_lCWb6qu6UQTVvGxnJ0uEh2ldOL5ohMWOykOQOGWsI9qmvUgGVqoGeiu7Yw-6n4/s1600/2r.jpg" width="297" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mr Wheeler finally comes to see Serena, who is praying. He’s there to follow up on her call of the afternoon. He’s spoken with the Commanders and they’re going to move forward with her plan for a fertility centre. Serena is eager to get back to work, but Wheeler is clear that his people will be doing the work. Her baby’s needs come ahead of any plans – no need for her to be running about the city. He’s brought her vitamins – and waits while she takes them – like a child or handmaid. She asks for a cell phone to conduct some business. He tells her no – security concerns… In other words, she’s the security risk. He leaves her, in her room, to her night – like she’s not welcome to come down and spend the evening with the Wheelers… I loved how much Serena’s room reminds us of June’s in her house. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAG-9jXLSZRGSNUpxaBFfU42kcqLeb5U482PctUnXXbuJ8faqmbZ8Fd7foC4zL8QJy5IteLG54-Cy5I743JHOHD8iYHe1Ij-dgstWKA2QKl96CI52llbsNXvKdOGtEOZTn1t6u0EqgXcstGMrFM9PZZLTeJOG3thJCofMBtwIucRmXjq1yzI8/s536/1i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="272" data-original-width="536" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAG-9jXLSZRGSNUpxaBFfU42kcqLeb5U482PctUnXXbuJ8faqmbZ8Fd7foC4zL8QJy5IteLG54-Cy5I743JHOHD8iYHe1Ij-dgstWKA2QKl96CI52llbsNXvKdOGtEOZTn1t6u0EqgXcstGMrFM9PZZLTeJOG3thJCofMBtwIucRmXjq1yzI8/s320/1i.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Jaden is taking them through the woods by a short cut – NOT the map’s path – when he steps on a mine. His leg is blown off and they are quickly surrounded. June and Luke try to help him by stopping the bleeding with a torniquet. Luke doesn’t want to leave him but June pulls him away… but not soon enough to avoid being captured!<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDylJE5XKuHsk9GOZ5wsd8KTWMJaZbQoQ2UK4Eaz6zPdEORtslotELt0SbfurvaMTxkoHe71DPNV6J1pHPosekr0LFZmCnFSpq2-qpVODRyWllNslo6pKm0YpOhe_u7nCGMkHrv4l6oJ24lO9NFm7dlMUziFB9kEiEIvSM74HS0ufh26uD4GM/s1280/1n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDylJE5XKuHsk9GOZ5wsd8KTWMJaZbQoQ2UK4Eaz6zPdEORtslotELt0SbfurvaMTxkoHe71DPNV6J1pHPosekr0LFZmCnFSpq2-qpVODRyWllNslo6pKm0YpOhe_u7nCGMkHrv4l6oJ24lO9NFm7dlMUziFB9kEiEIvSM74HS0ufh26uD4GM/s320/1n.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“Together” appropriately picks up, after another loving overhead shot, with June and Luke together in the back of a truck. June is waiting patiently while Luke is trying desperately to get free. June tells him it’s not Gilead – the truck smells too strongly of chemicals. June tries to get Luke to calm down. They are moved from the truck to cages in the middle of some kind of warehouse after being photographed. I loved the difference in the two – June is clearly used to being a prisoner and doesn’t lose her composure until one of the guards wants to know her “real” name – who owns her – because of her ear tag. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Meanwhile, Serena is visited at the Wheeler’s by Dr Landers (Jeremy Shamos), her OBGYN. She was expecting to go to his office, but they go upstairs and Serena discovers that the Wheelers have installed a complete birthing suite there! Serena is not leaving that house for anything. I loved the shot down through the stairs of the Dr pointing up – Serena is very clearly caught in a box, a prison, just as surely as June and Luke are. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The exam itself is incredibly creepy. Rather than leave the room so Serena can change into a gown, he just turns his back. While doing a “quick peak,” Landers starts talking about pari-neal massage to get the “tissue more flexible” to avoid tearing. Is he giving her a “massage” as he’s speaking? He recommends natural oils – nothing chemical. Very Gilead. He comments on her blood pressure being high – being a prisoner will do that to you… She says she’s just excited, but he recommends rest for the next couple of weeks. When is she due?? This becomes a problem in the next episode… And then, the ultimate creep out – he asks her out for dinner because the Wheelers recommended he do so! He would be a HUGE step down in status for her…</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Back in Gilead Aunt Lydia finds out that Esther’s (Mckenna Grace) uterine harvesting has been cancelled. Um… what now????? We’ll just ignore what’s going on there… It’s been cancelled because she is PREGNANT. And we all know that Putnam did more than feed her chocolate. The doctor (Sean Sullivan) tells her that Esther will be transferred to the high-risk obstetrics hospital and be kept on bed rest until she comes to terms. He’s under the impression that she was posted, and Aunt Lydia doesn’t correct him.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx11K8AD7FvPEM1xVfolAhyZmdEQCyEMbXzKDKva7cPkSt63DGYrVgzcofkienBtB0cqCPODsbDwD3O2LZmCUYCEtWNEeXBd6Qofvlx4HnfuWysfbLqDUX75nm1YYywhTLZE8-cyUTrhKaCq-6Ba1ez_lhQKOKvLTZWRYpbW7pq387KVzvJ6s/s2000/2d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx11K8AD7FvPEM1xVfolAhyZmdEQCyEMbXzKDKva7cPkSt63DGYrVgzcofkienBtB0cqCPODsbDwD3O2LZmCUYCEtWNEeXBd6Qofvlx4HnfuWysfbLqDUX75nm1YYywhTLZE8-cyUTrhKaCq-6Ba1ez_lhQKOKvLTZWRYpbW7pq387KVzvJ6s/s320/2d.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Aunt Lydia goes in to see Esther, who is awake. There conversation starts out politely enough with ‘blessed days.’ Aunt Lydia gives her a sip of water as Esther is bound to the bed hand and foot. Aunt Lydia brings up the funeral – three weeks ago. It’s clear that Aunt Lydia is feeling even guiltier about leaving Esther with Putnam. She is clearly furious as she asks Esther to tell her the truth. She asks if there’s anyway that Esther behaved in a way that might have invited him – even unwittingly…. Esther tells her that she didn’t do anything. She flat out says that he raped her. Aunt Lydia says it’s terrible and that she’s sorry. Esther doesn’t believe it – they all do it. And that’s a truth that Aunt Lydia doe NOT want to face. Grace is utterly fantastic as she totally loses it on Aunt Lydia, screaming and thrashing against her bonds.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLr4Dld79-k0SMLJXk-ASU9YCo-iet8kAb9G2cCF3jfaHI43gQ2AV5I1p3Pv_K6gIRz_vvGx_Wg0tFH2twhz1ygge5hhUMK7xZBj6_tkSDAExPYBshcB_WRGTM9gEv2wxwF8UnTuNgewdka94R03ArJyzaTHHhCsFupA7xS6foyyseBuf2Ofw/s277/1o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="182" data-original-width="277" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLr4Dld79-k0SMLJXk-ASU9YCo-iet8kAb9G2cCF3jfaHI43gQ2AV5I1p3Pv_K6gIRz_vvGx_Wg0tFH2twhz1ygge5hhUMK7xZBj6_tkSDAExPYBshcB_WRGTM9gEv2wxwF8UnTuNgewdka94R03ArJyzaTHHhCsFupA7xS6foyyseBuf2Ofw/s1600/1o.jpg" width="277" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Aunt Lydia goes to Lawrence to secure punishment for raping Esther. Lawrence doesn’t see the sin. Putnam got her pregnant one day before she was about to be posted! Aunt Lydia tells him that the ceremony is sacred and blessed by God. Lawrence clearly has no respect for it – and let’s remember that he hasn’t ever had a handmaid that he raped – except when he was forced to perform the ceremony with June, and I’m pretty sure that he’s been busy taking revenge for that… In the end, when Aunt Lydia takes him to task, he tells her to watch her tongue – but he also thanks her, telling her that she’s given him a lot to think about. She is clearly not happy with his answers but leaves. It would be disingenuous to think he has much more than his own plans in his mind – is he going to act to help the handmaids or simply to further his own initiative of New Bethlehem? <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In their cages, June and Luke are having very different reactions. Luke is pacing and yammering. June tells him to sit down and conserve his energy – to stop panicking. She tells him she survived. She finally gets his attention by moving closer to him. He tells her that when he thinks of her in places like that he wished he’d been the type of guy who could have come after her, could have been with her. She tells him that he WAS with her – and we know this because of all the flashbacks in previous seasons. Luke finally settles and sits down. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5f98fMsVIeK7XeRwskkYZljCg24CKIO2HKHvnV1YtrqTo7h_VqEBMkZvE8yZm0EM8U2yj_BTS9t1AcmXbG-W2qq2ipB1gYe-7c-FsJWI3nUIdYSpI7_TqAQ9G-CkxrrRGCefUsahasNV8HIgqdvLSNdD5TkJQ-Yb8n7FukJQaNMXTJp2ST8/s273/1r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="185" data-original-width="273" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5f98fMsVIeK7XeRwskkYZljCg24CKIO2HKHvnV1YtrqTo7h_VqEBMkZvE8yZm0EM8U2yj_BTS9t1AcmXbG-W2qq2ipB1gYe-7c-FsJWI3nUIdYSpI7_TqAQ9G-CkxrrRGCefUsahasNV8HIgqdvLSNdD5TkJQ-Yb8n7FukJQaNMXTJp2ST8/s1600/1r.jpg" width="273" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena and Alanis are in Alanis’ greenhouse. Alanis remarks that the more you cut back flowers, the more they bloom. It’s a very thinly veiled metaphor for what Gilead does to women – and what Alanis is doing to Serena. Serena echoes that she spent hours in her own greenhouse convincing herself that “pruning encourages life.” Serena mentions Landers asking her out. Alanis gushes that he’s a great catch. Serena tells her that while he might be nice, she’s not dating her gynecologist. She goes so far as to say that she might not even get married in the near future. Alanis says she can’t be a single mother, and Serena points out that she’s a widow. Alanis insists that her baby needs a mother AND a father – does anyone doubt who’s getting this baby? When Serena tries to leave and go for a walk, Alanis tells her it’s too cold. Serena says maybe they need to arrange a call between Lawrence and Alanis, who says absolutely not and sends her to her room!!!!!!! Serena goes, and sits sobbing on her bed as the camera pans down the hallway – so reminiscent of June in Serena’s house…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGglJLkuX_uFVAGQ-90gsOlJH8XU8b8maXgpq1m9ZB3YVcS4BhnSXBsAFRHjED7zfjW5xm11WG_9o9TszyEJ7B1pO2DktRRj_uNayMf-ARQMaPGYBFhW6vNJ2yUjNvUO2sZ5-vj_2CT5mH3P90eUlJX-Fa83EojP_n8kthn4_WhLY5h-6Dbs/s276/2b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="182" data-original-width="276" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGglJLkuX_uFVAGQ-90gsOlJH8XU8b8maXgpq1m9ZB3YVcS4BhnSXBsAFRHjED7zfjW5xm11WG_9o9TszyEJ7B1pO2DktRRj_uNayMf-ARQMaPGYBFhW6vNJ2yUjNvUO2sZ5-vj_2CT5mH3P90eUlJX-Fa83EojP_n8kthn4_WhLY5h-6Dbs/s1600/2b.jpg" width="276" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Luke and June are bantering and flirting when the guards come back. They take June’s fingerprints – they’re sending them back to Gilead. When they go in to Luke, he starts fighting them. June tells him to stop – and then tells them to stop when he stops resisting. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lawrence, Putnam, and Nick (Max Minghella) share a drink. Lawrence jokes that Putnam is clearly trying to single-handedly (LOL) re-populate the planet. Then Lawrence goes on to say that ‘to think, such a quick and impulsive act could have such huge political implications.’ He characterizes it very specifically. Nick and Lawrence are both clearly disgusted. Putnam goes on to say again that Lawrence’s plans for New Bethlehem are dead. Lawrence says it’s a good example for Nick to see that you have to accept when you are outplayed… but he doesn’t mean himself… Putnam even says that it wasn’t planned – that is sanctioned – so it feels like more of a blessing. Putnam goes on to say that he’s not surprised Lawrence doesn’t get it – due to his lack of “action.” It’s clearly an insult. Putnam then says why seek power if you never enjoy the “spoils.” He just keeps nailing his coffin shut more tightly…</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJC4E5X162eBkUqTRbA7Ig3ndKbyqtFXiFPFLsmqN0c7w27PpG2gjqrzLe3B4gJ2sRQCevdjEU6XNnO1K6QE8aZSPQ9hB-2kSO_QR29ndn5QnIPbKZu-Z99Pc7VcpLlxMRfdujawjuVrfZOQTeAGsh7MRG7IUnMz36wNx2-OPsxz-pmQgIo7M/s600/2g.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJC4E5X162eBkUqTRbA7Ig3ndKbyqtFXiFPFLsmqN0c7w27PpG2gjqrzLe3B4gJ2sRQCevdjEU6XNnO1K6QE8aZSPQ9hB-2kSO_QR29ndn5QnIPbKZu-Z99Pc7VcpLlxMRfdujawjuVrfZOQTeAGsh7MRG7IUnMz36wNx2-OPsxz-pmQgIo7M/s320/2g.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ezra brings Serena to speak with Wheeler. Neff’s soft spoken delivery is absolutely creepy. He doesn’t get out of his chair when she enters. She asks if he’s asked her to come because of the “words” she had with Alanis. He tells her no – he’ll let them sort that out. Clearly, women’s interactions are of no concern to him. He finally invites her to sit down. He tells her that June was apprehended by one of HIS teams in No Man’s Land!! He tells her that it’s fully verified and they have Luke too. She never has to worry about them again – she can just focus on the baby. Wheeler is sending Ezra to No Man’s Land to deal with her there. He could send her to Gilead, but he doesn’t trust that they’ll deal with her properly. Serena agrees. June has too many sympathizers there. Serena wants to go with Ezra. Wheeler tells her that he doesn’t think it’s a good idea. She insists she wants to bear witness. It makes no sense – though Wheeler seems to get her wanting to see someone die – for him to let her go, but he does.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgko3mP--U1uM4kcvyoVTkpYxMV1OkhB-f2LF3oszlS6V_LxlNz7We6vJUnukepOHPbFl_8Sxzwfko31C5tAtocqB-u6LMJmaxMqNo4bTL8ghDz0pONTkXvZlPb-pzNjVYSROO3Dc-3Z72PvWKsQcpQf7_Cj6jlmjkOCCQhp642NLAblmIszYM/s900/2l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="900" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgko3mP--U1uM4kcvyoVTkpYxMV1OkhB-f2LF3oszlS6V_LxlNz7We6vJUnukepOHPbFl_8Sxzwfko31C5tAtocqB-u6LMJmaxMqNo4bTL8ghDz0pONTkXvZlPb-pzNjVYSROO3Dc-3Z72PvWKsQcpQf7_Cj6jlmjkOCCQhp642NLAblmIszYM/s320/2l.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June apologizes when Luke wakes back up. She tells him that he didn’t know how bad it could be. She should have stopped him from coming because he didn’t know what could really happen. He tells her that she doesn’t get to say that. It was his decision to come. Luke points out that last time they didn’t get to say goodbye, and he doesn’t want that to happen again. June tells him “fuck that” – they’re going to stay alive. Luke tells her that they’re going to execute them when they get to Gilead. June says that last time they were apart, she never gave up hope – and HE never gave up hope because they knew that they’d find each other again. She tells him that they’re just going to do that again. Moss and Fagbenle are just amazing in these scenes.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena leaves with Ezra, and Alanis accompanies her to the car, dressed in wife blue, telling Serena that Ezra will bring her back if she experiences the slightest discomfort. When Serena gets in the car, it’s unclear if she is simply relieved – or possibly having contractions…</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3lCOB3THPx_kepHrji9X1BQxExxjQaKwRmbBl_f_T7nXJkcMixaW4UjonAjgVCQU-nDEJEay2nG3vdLETAzAi3Ads_II9PtU0hFiN9cWRCunKAKwsTZcitMN2O1ZdwhveSCemSDpToxOI5M6KNhQYvOrt7ZVEdE9RmBTI64HFjw9xK3d9aA/s2000/1l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1331" data-original-width="2000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3lCOB3THPx_kepHrji9X1BQxExxjQaKwRmbBl_f_T7nXJkcMixaW4UjonAjgVCQU-nDEJEay2nG3vdLETAzAi3Ads_II9PtU0hFiN9cWRCunKAKwsTZcitMN2O1ZdwhveSCemSDpToxOI5M6KNhQYvOrt7ZVEdE9RmBTI64HFjw9xK3d9aA/s320/1l.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Luke and June are removed from the cages and June is chained in a bus with others bound for Gilead, while Luke is taken away to be “dumped.” June finally freaks out as Luke is dragged away. We get another overhead shot with June’s voice over, musing that no matter how you imagine your own death, she doesn’t think it ever plays out the way you expect. No matter what you do, the end is always a surprise.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Back in the car with Serena, it’s clear that she is experiencing discomfort – and we see her car in an aerial view as well – the two vehicles speeding toward each other…</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpPH7GfFbwnP7bUa4sTGIYs12lfVUQmAoknquU5-RIKUl8p9hBH7a9xZNrQpG2syMUkxdmVGgbXtGqKQzkdlwxsRZ_wGbC8_8GGofNb6k6GUSR2LVpc7sSwmptfyIKUTYcb6Tv_Bmo8ZiRz_Dr68VcgJE5HCaRWCF0x330n5RczpApsdyAA4/s277/1p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="182" data-original-width="277" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpPH7GfFbwnP7bUa4sTGIYs12lfVUQmAoknquU5-RIKUl8p9hBH7a9xZNrQpG2syMUkxdmVGgbXtGqKQzkdlwxsRZ_wGbC8_8GGofNb6k6GUSR2LVpc7sSwmptfyIKUTYcb6Tv_Bmo8ZiRz_Dr68VcgJE5HCaRWCF0x330n5RczpApsdyAA4/s1600/1p.jpg" width="277" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Putnams are enjoying a breakfast out. Everyone is staring and Naomi wants to know why – what has he done now? He tells her something she’ll thank him for. Eyes come in and drag Putnam out and force him to his knees in front of Lawrence and Nick. Nick tells him that he’s been found guilty by a special overnight session of the high council. Lawrence tells him he’s guilty of the rape of “unassigned property.” Putnam insists it’s crazy. Nick pulls out his gun and shoots Putnam in the head. Naomi screams… Who else was happy to see the end of the slimey weasel?<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpnwmhYr8-UgsJX-5l6_GY_W41E_bvY6XKVd8hxKMHm20knXOK7MyUMr7R6tRAHPK07GwFUgaGAnu_-N4sxJd2X0vQICsW-UXFUgoo5g-JMoXiTE01Z_lo0IRFrrntVBLiikJuWsVX-oGtZ33d1R5tBXf5-tozVOJRWqWr-JNlcLlItuq0Fo/s275/1q.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpnwmhYr8-UgsJX-5l6_GY_W41E_bvY6XKVd8hxKMHm20knXOK7MyUMr7R6tRAHPK07GwFUgaGAnu_-N4sxJd2X0vQICsW-UXFUgoo5g-JMoXiTE01Z_lo0IRFrrntVBLiikJuWsVX-oGtZ33d1R5tBXf5-tozVOJRWqWr-JNlcLlItuq0Fo/s1600/1q.jpg" width="275" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Nick comes home, and Rose (Carey Cox) is upset. He tells her not to worry about Putnam or Lawrence or any of it. But she’s worried about the kind of person it makes him. He’s a bit bemused considering he’s essentially just put down a particularly evil guy. He tells Rose that everything he does it is to make a better world for their baby… wait… what? Did we know she was pregnant?? I really like this thread of all the people who really are trying to make a better world for the children. However, I do have to wonder if Rose is going to end up being a danger to Nick – remember Mackenzie has already threatened him about keeping her happy. The two sit on opposite ends of the couch – not exactly the picture of married bliss.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uGs5O2cm-xf9xRhRs-BCfaRGNt-MuLisMuZgedP-crSvyUOAO8etT9xmrZwQAe3Kz4PylDTv20mkphzFcv-omDwFjcoECpn2JPhGdK8FoUe7KsVhSxPpMEpz4pWCsrxm6DmGeL_Bv2vVCvYQBP06W0vlexA3H80eVykAAL4nf-tksPdmTbo/s1280/2e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uGs5O2cm-xf9xRhRs-BCfaRGNt-MuLisMuZgedP-crSvyUOAO8etT9xmrZwQAe3Kz4PylDTv20mkphzFcv-omDwFjcoECpn2JPhGdK8FoUe7KsVhSxPpMEpz4pWCsrxm6DmGeL_Bv2vVCvYQBP06W0vlexA3H80eVykAAL4nf-tksPdmTbo/s320/2e.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Back in Gilead, Aunt Lydia has a group of handmaids by the wall as Putnam is hoisted up. She tells them that there is justice in Gilead for all who honor God. Putnam was an evil man. Janine (Madeleine Brewer) looks up and smiles slightly, saying she wishes she could have watched. The scene underscores the man hanging in the woods with a sign – no sign here – but also Serena’s desire to watch June die. In all reality, a rapist in Gilead should have been subject to a particacution – ripped apart by the handmaids. Aunt Lydia takes them all home for warm milk.<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X_hQhyBKvecMHKsBHPhfD4G1iBaCWEbPrEJl3VJIIhMlMmz-VXzFjYtWMd0Q1iv-8NCnwjKwnG22chLkvtugwBgBPtXTbhTxRqFD06y_eDsfV2pBOWcC7AcmedpyowOseRJICz_My0E_VhiO20FQA0j_plltcN_Z06ncUBFGnrB4VKh9Hu0/s590/2j.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="354" data-original-width="590" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X_hQhyBKvecMHKsBHPhfD4G1iBaCWEbPrEJl3VJIIhMlMmz-VXzFjYtWMd0Q1iv-8NCnwjKwnG22chLkvtugwBgBPtXTbhTxRqFD06y_eDsfV2pBOWcC7AcmedpyowOseRJICz_My0E_VhiO20FQA0j_plltcN_Z06ncUBFGnrB4VKh9Hu0/s320/2j.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Meanwhile, Ezra has June removed from the bus. I loved the bus moving on to reveal Serena – and June knows what’s coming. June asks her if this is payback for Fred. Serena tells Ezra to cut June’s bindings so that she can pray on her knees. Not necessary for her to pray though. Ezra raises the gun, and Serena insists that she should be the one to do it – God is giving her a chance for justice – June killed her husband and cursed her child. June tells her not to do it. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBEc_yIsBFPRVjfm5q62S0gbJAppsZT9aBxJcmH-HWyCpUrAu1cXT9ky4nJqIcm6nfosORgGnaORqpVZHnRbUGLMKNr7klFmGk-eyKWVyKP54jU7dlLLTl-Dm_XBehR9JUlcABYVwSCAU3Q2WfcjHAGtGsawK5NLTyvx3CMhIDYGmhj2JK7w/s1765/1x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1177" data-original-width="1765" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBEc_yIsBFPRVjfm5q62S0gbJAppsZT9aBxJcmH-HWyCpUrAu1cXT9ky4nJqIcm6nfosORgGnaORqpVZHnRbUGLMKNr7klFmGk-eyKWVyKP54jU7dlLLTl-Dm_XBehR9JUlcABYVwSCAU3Q2WfcjHAGtGsawK5NLTyvx3CMhIDYGmhj2JK7w/s320/1x.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena tells her to pray, and June prays for their children. She prays that her daughters live a life of peace, a life without hate and violence. She asks Serena to give them a happy life – and Serena now has first hand experience of how the other half live. June prays that their children will do better than they have. And Serena turns the gun on Ezra and shoots him! But of course, he’s wearing a vest. Serena is clearly in distress now, and she tells June to get in the car. Does she spare her because she finally gets what she’s done to June or because she knows she can’t drive?<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnT6G2lsVfO4UHGnxfHaR502hIBi4vZU4xxy7tmQ9YsQ21guW6-dK4I-pvp3Y9YrHTh0XKk90VDA7eEGmXQnQfgb-zhnZmDWPrXaAX2KH4FX2a8cfKXOPhjKWt1G18kK2Plcj5WYJ5VCZb4NuK_Lqk7XL129yRH2B8YBDz78d54E-XEupghw/s540/1y.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="540" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnT6G2lsVfO4UHGnxfHaR502hIBi4vZU4xxy7tmQ9YsQ21guW6-dK4I-pvp3Y9YrHTh0XKk90VDA7eEGmXQnQfgb-zhnZmDWPrXaAX2KH4FX2a8cfKXOPhjKWt1G18kK2Plcj5WYJ5VCZb4NuK_Lqk7XL129yRH2B8YBDz78d54E-XEupghw/s320/1y.gif" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“No Man’s Land” picks up right where we left off and is a tour de force from Moss and Strahovski. Is so extraordinary when these two powerful actors share the screen! June wants to know what Serena’s plans are – are they going to Toronto? Gilead? And what about Luke?! Serena shoots the windshield during a powerful contraction, and June slams the brakes on and takes off running. Serena tries to go after her, but ends up in the ditch. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9YEYNzz-UY2f-VexEQ-iienrc6jlv8Lcy9WlLeUPEjPfjQZACwvuwFkf7FpAqbJ91mLQa3QSFmY946wFjS2IHgz8OOySwRi2q1rAfL0tXWVf5fG5OO76FGjwVk44UV7FXpz--_n26a1JXM3Dg900YHhYfPPSDjnaUlHLEU3Br_KFEjyhsWNc/s540/1w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="540" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9YEYNzz-UY2f-VexEQ-iienrc6jlv8Lcy9WlLeUPEjPfjQZACwvuwFkf7FpAqbJ91mLQa3QSFmY946wFjS2IHgz8OOySwRi2q1rAfL0tXWVf5fG5OO76FGjwVk44UV7FXpz--_n26a1JXM3Dg900YHhYfPPSDjnaUlHLEU3Br_KFEjyhsWNc/s320/1w.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June goes back and realizes that Serena is in labour. She takes the gun away impatiently, telling Serena to stop waving it around. Serena is too busy being in labour to answer any of June’s questions – but insists that they can’t go to a hospital because “they” will find her there. June sees a barn and tells her they’re going there – maybe they’ll have a manger! I love how sarcastic June is. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYk9XNxbOJZD0V3OeHoZ0-lIPdXSAK5fJDxC1a-TzY-7KhLdaiZYAzTtm3rpPM4pftxb8mziF9_LzwyFuzFXTxYZAe9errD9OT-Kra39wlfOskSfR-l5zTWEww77DtBabl-nWBHxkrFjkTQMUADNfb1tB3Z4YSGJ9x0AKs4auoxLwUN5vflY/s960/2h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="960" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYk9XNxbOJZD0V3OeHoZ0-lIPdXSAK5fJDxC1a-TzY-7KhLdaiZYAzTtm3rpPM4pftxb8mziF9_LzwyFuzFXTxYZAe9errD9OT-Kra39wlfOskSfR-l5zTWEww77DtBabl-nWBHxkrFjkTQMUADNfb1tB3Z4YSGJ9x0AKs4auoxLwUN5vflY/s320/2h.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In another flashback, we see Serena arrive at a birth with her new handmaid – June. Serena is welcomed in by Aunt Lydia. And in case you’d forgotten just how silly Gilead is, we are plunged into OfClarence (Catherine Saindon) truly giving birth, while the wife (Marianne Sawchuk) ridiculously pretends that she is the one in labour. The best part of this scene was seeing Alma (Nina Kiri) and Brianna (Bahia Watson) again! Janine is also there and pregnant. She isn’t too far along and doesn’t have an eye patch. Both June and Serena find the whole thing ridiculous and share a very small smile and eye roll across the room. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We get a nice transition from the “Breathe” chant in the past to June telling Serena to breathe. Serena asks if that’s it when the contraction passes… but June knows she’s just getting started. She tells Serena that the first can take longer – Hannah had her in labour for 19 hours, and for the second, June was alone. She knew that if she died, no one would ever find them and it would be like they never existed. June enjoys Serena’s pain on one level, but can’t really stop caring about somebody in pain and the baby. When June tries to check how far along Serena is, Serena accuses her of trying to kill her and her baby. June loses her temper and tells her to do it on her own, leaving the barn.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic8uyAUqjMrer04oxWMrhNAHGu2H-IxeMbA2dLEhEVqQ2Mu9CMVvMPMP_XVOtkjH2YH1U0JGJ0HwnizM9__OZ84hfIJ7CCsz36eedBQzp8EHIEEua66Dvulx9XRIBayhe2IFnmmnikrgiN_vvsHsJpqpakW1EDgmI95p8ei1jL9Gddphvk3yE/s396/1v.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="396" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic8uyAUqjMrer04oxWMrhNAHGu2H-IxeMbA2dLEhEVqQ2Mu9CMVvMPMP_XVOtkjH2YH1U0JGJ0HwnizM9__OZ84hfIJ7CCsz36eedBQzp8EHIEEua66Dvulx9XRIBayhe2IFnmmnikrgiN_vvsHsJpqpakW1EDgmI95p8ei1jL9Gddphvk3yE/s320/1v.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June goes back and tries again to get the car out of the ditch, and this time she’s ultimately successful. As June struggles, she flashes back again to OfClarence. The wives have left, and Aunt Lydia tells the handmaids to recite the prayer of purification. Aunt Lydia tells the doctors to do what they must – which is butcher and kill OfClarence to save the baby – she’s completely expendable. June is shocked and appalled – and not praying, so Aunt Lydia commands her to pray for the child. It’s clear that at least some of that reverence for babies has stuck – but at least some of it pre-existed in the world where getting pregnant has become so rare. But in the end, June can’t leave Serena and the unborn baby, especially when she sees blood on her hands – and it reminds her of OfClarence. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1nUnhBehPDpn3h-YupBKMq54Wrm6tg8YWnUbzttE7JoF5jsNby1tQV7bQN01J9EGjqReuT1rM6-nCAEubzrHv0Gk6-hJpcsHR6_lc9hML2FGf4qxdptDrCircgbYj7lCK6q4Qy23MXvnRRoxJxy948D0AxnMrCsnOAt1gWajqV3pHU7wpGI/s700/1s.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="331" data-original-width="700" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1nUnhBehPDpn3h-YupBKMq54Wrm6tg8YWnUbzttE7JoF5jsNby1tQV7bQN01J9EGjqReuT1rM6-nCAEubzrHv0Gk6-hJpcsHR6_lc9hML2FGf4qxdptDrCircgbYj7lCK6q4Qy23MXvnRRoxJxy948D0AxnMrCsnOAt1gWajqV3pHU7wpGI/s320/1s.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena is shocked when June comes back. June guides Serena through, inviting her to feel the crown when it emerges, and smiling at the baby and Serena, telling her he’s perfect when he finally emerges, crying. June even says ‘praise be.’ And then she flashes back to Aunt Lydia telling them that OfClarence has pleased God by performing her service. They leave to accompany their ‘sister’ home, while the wives all coo over the new baby in the living room. Serena stands a little apart and is the only wife to look at all like she cares. She and June share another look of understanding. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvypMbNUEbuSGg96QaRHKJhC84m368_V7RxT41a8mGxm_X8vvcfm6VdC_MMEhcRBA1V6HOobLflFjTlHxxOFomF5nuT6376gQzOvBqM1T_mmnSbg2n24zz0j6uHQIuvqfwBlCyT5z4BFXtKeZhpefHsZBVFJinhqDOgbwLA1YlMtVjVc7Blk/s1280/1u.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvypMbNUEbuSGg96QaRHKJhC84m368_V7RxT41a8mGxm_X8vvcfm6VdC_MMEhcRBA1V6HOobLflFjTlHxxOFomF5nuT6376gQzOvBqM1T_mmnSbg2n24zz0j6uHQIuvqfwBlCyT5z4BFXtKeZhpefHsZBVFJinhqDOgbwLA1YlMtVjVc7Blk/s320/1u.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena is cooing over the baby. June asks her if it was worth it – all the lives Serena ruined and ended just to have a baby of her own…. And Serena says honestly, that right now, she thinks it was. June asks how his latch is, and Serena says it’s strong and he’s hungry. June relates that she had a really hard time getting Hannah to nurse. Hannah got a lot of colds and June would have to stay home from work… and sometimes she didn’t want to stay home from work….<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena asks June why she didn’t kill her. June says that Serena was the one waving the gun around… but Serena means at the Cultural Centre. Why Fred and not her? June tells her that she didn’t want to – tearfully, as if she’s ashamed that she didn’t want to. In the end, she and Serena have shared a lot. </p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serena says she always imagined Fred would be there. She’s decided to call the baby Noah and thinks he looks like Fred. June says that it’s evolution: all babies look like their fathers so that the fathers won’t kill them. Serena mocks her for bringing up evolution – rabid religious fanatic, remember, June! Serena asks if June thinks the baby will be like Fred. June tells her it depends on who raises him, on what kind of person they want him to become, on what you teach him, and on what you tell him is his to take. Serena says that she wants him to have everything, and June tells her that they all want that for them.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuEhgdY5Tqg1LKxChQ6HXErQDBQry03QA0UC0BO9FCGNEsJZ3E9aHJ019WAo7Atn3CP2rzIOHiThm0Jxw9Osng8favCl4fjQD6Mqk0yEfZaAtEvdhqhCQwE_SLLlpNLSxX6k2ERPPeg7imthi_0E2gHrRuaQx1uCx47qlMT8kFlJP_1onUtA/s600/2a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuEhgdY5Tqg1LKxChQ6HXErQDBQry03QA0UC0BO9FCGNEsJZ3E9aHJ019WAo7Atn3CP2rzIOHiThm0Jxw9Osng8favCl4fjQD6Mqk0yEfZaAtEvdhqhCQwE_SLLlpNLSxX6k2ERPPeg7imthi_0E2gHrRuaQx1uCx47qlMT8kFlJP_1onUtA/s320/2a.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June insists that they need to get Serena inside. Serena says that they can’t because the Wheelers will find her. She tells June that they’ve been controlling her every move, treating her like a handmaid – it’s like she’s June! Serena thinks that June should understand, but June tells her the hard truth. Serena and the baby are going to die if they don’t get help. Strahovski is brilliant as she asks June to take her baby. Serena has nothing – she can’t go to Canada… but June can take care of the baby, she has a future. She has a good man in Luke who would raise Noah right. Serena is convinced that God sent June to her to save her baby. She believes that June might be an angel for her. June is touched that Serena thinks that of her. Serena thinks that maybe she’s just the ark or vessel. She carried him, delivered him, and held him and that’s all she was meant to have. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June takes the baby, but there’s no ways she is meekly giving in to God’s will. And Serena thought June and all the handmaids were just vessels. And none of that mattered to any of them. Serena says she’s sorry, but June doesn’t care. They mattered, they do matter, they’re people and have lives. And that’s why she’s going to save Serena because this isn’t Gilead and she isn’t Serena. Serena insists that she doesn’t deserve to be saved, but June says it’s not for her, it’s for the baby. Serena is the baby’s whole world, and Serena loves him and wanted him so much. The baby belongs with her – and that is God’s will. June raises Serena’s chin, they’re both crying and look into each other’s eyes. June asks “Do you understand me?” And it’s an echo from a much earlier season…</p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIj1FENrsWza72bqWsfvH6E-bfRCATkHLozNHFukmQHCBt8oqNJj9LqpTWwSrPTaxQwmBAOMt9SHBmZg6by4x6PkdaFcvU1m2_XA6sFjfH5uf7WNRojBQNDdtKH2gA_sV_ur0ot3VhtN4CsNKFCH8roxZKfxhF146slEKgsTLM6CLMGWSnSE/s299/1tt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="299" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIj1FENrsWza72bqWsfvH6E-bfRCATkHLozNHFukmQHCBt8oqNJj9LqpTWwSrPTaxQwmBAOMt9SHBmZg6by4x6PkdaFcvU1m2_XA6sFjfH5uf7WNRojBQNDdtKH2gA_sV_ur0ot3VhtN4CsNKFCH8roxZKfxhF146slEKgsTLM6CLMGWSnSE/s1600/1tt.jpg" width="299" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June gets Serena to a hospital, and they whisk a very nervous Serena away. June asks to use the phone and calls Moira. Once Serena is settled, June goes to see her. They’ve taken Noah to NICU. June assures her that it’s all normal. Serena is not happy that it’s so impersonal and they’ve given her antibiotics and they’re feeding Noah formula! Serena just wants to go home. June tells her that there is no home – there’s just where she is. Serena agrees – no man’s land. They are both without a home or country. Serena thanks June again, and the two clasp hands. June says you’re welcome…<p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4iZhjnnHSycG2uNHdH5Zjsb99E3U-OqvlPk0fmkMQqqBo-iSwkm0MCa5dxZcND05NETp6v6ciaC_GWVRKJJ9xstPmAejHffsW0XcQwEgckMn4jLpwMGX5mi8B266b0N_mQfBa9C2bXqnGSZm6ZpokYFJeUCYf_v3s-wHa7TTX12cuveO1jw/s1200/1z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4iZhjnnHSycG2uNHdH5Zjsb99E3U-OqvlPk0fmkMQqqBo-iSwkm0MCa5dxZcND05NETp6v6ciaC_GWVRKJJ9xstPmAejHffsW0XcQwEgckMn4jLpwMGX5mi8B266b0N_mQfBa9C2bXqnGSZm6ZpokYFJeUCYf_v3s-wHa7TTX12cuveO1jw/s320/1z.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>June walks down the corridor in slow motion. Has she finally achieved some peace? As she comes back into the lobby, Luke is there – they let him go at the border. He’s given the USB drive to Tuello. June tells him that she’s fine and she’s helped Serena give birth. The authorities arrive, and it’s clear Luke knows what’s going on. They’re Canadian immigration and they’re there to detain her. Luke is gleeful – she gave up her diplomatic immunity when she left the centre. She won’t be able to take the baby with her to the detention centre – Noah is going into child protective services. Serena is handcuffed to the bed, freaking out, and screaming for June not to let her take Serena’s baby. Luke is gleeful that she finally knows what it feels like, it’s justice. But June is clearly not happy about it. <p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>This season continues not to disappoint. I love the way the various themes interweave and the show continues to highlight the plight of women. 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