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TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 11 – ‘”Liars”

Catherine Springer August 2, 2019

June is counting all the muffins sent by the Marthas: there are 52. 52 kids that June can get out, but she’s only been promised... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 10 – “Witness”

Catherine Springer July 25, 2019

After her ordeal in the hospital, June is returned to the Lawrence’s—I guess Lydia had a change of heart regarding transferring June to another house. ... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 9 – “Heaven is a Place on Earth”

Catherine Springer July 19, 2019

Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” plays, then cuts out as we look down on Ofmatthew in a hospital bed. So we know... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 8 – “Unfit”

Catherine Springer July 14, 2019

All of the handmaids shun Ofmatthew after the reveal that she was responsible for Hannah’s martha’s execution and for Hannah being relocated. Janine, ever reluctant... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 7 – “Under His Eye”

Catherine Springer July 5, 2019

June is really getting the routine down now. Since the new round of purges, public hangings have become almost a daily occurrence, and it seems... Read More

TV Interview: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ writer Dorothy Fortenberry and director Dearbhla Walsh on episode 6 – “Household”

Catherine Springer June 27, 2019

During the first two and a half seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale, we weren’t quite sure how far Gilead’s reach was, but by episode 6... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 6 – “Household”

Catherine Springer June 27, 2019

Since Fred and Serena’s public plea to the world about Nichole’s abduction, June has noticed groups of Aunts and Marthas kneeling in circles, praying for... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 5 – “Unknown Caller”

Catherine Springer June 23, 2019

Word has apparently gotten out about the video of Luke and Nichole at the protest rally, as several handmaids approach June and quietly offer their... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 4 – “God Bless the Child”

Catherine Springer June 13, 2019

The episode begins with The Handmaid’s Tale’s signature cinematography—overhead shots that are choreographed and hauntingly beautiful. It is a celebration of the babies born in... Read More

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 3 Recap: “Watch Out”

Catherine Springer June 6, 2019

After a couple of episodes that gave us glimpses of hope (the skeleton of a resistance, Nicole being united with Luke, Emily escaping), we’re back... Read More