The Handmaid’s Tale - S2E13 - The Word
One death has lasting, and empowering, effects on those oppressed by Gilead. [...]
Amanda Brugel
The Handmaid’s Tale - S2E12 - Postpartum
Despite a few hiccups, The Handmaid’s Tale delivers an illuminating and powerful penultimate episode for its second season with “Postpartum.” [...]
The Handmaid’s Tale - S2E11 - Holly
The Handmaid’s Tale reflects on the illusions of freedom and choice, and the use of coping mechanisms in “Holly.” [...]
The Handmaid’s Tale - S2E10 - The Last Ceremony
The Handmaid’s Tale gets more graphic and heartbreaking than ever, and is once again oddly prescient in “The Last Ceremony.” [...]
The Handmaid’s Tale - S2E9 - Smart Power
The Waterfords make a visit to Canada. Offred sets a plan in motion. [...]
The Handmaid’s Tale - S2E8 - Women’s Work
Mr. Waterford returns home to a less than enthusiastic reception. [...]
The Handmaid’s Tale - S2E7 - After
In the aftermath of the explosion, the Waterford household has to make a choice. [...]
The Handmaid’s Tale - S2E6 - First Blood
“First Blood” feels largely aimless but delivers a shocking, explosive ending. [...]
The Handmaid’s Tale - S2E5 - Seeds
Offred is struggling with her return to the Waterfords. Janine brings light to darkness. [...]
The Handmaid’s Tale - S2E4 - Other Women
“Other Women” slows the season’s pace to magnify the consequences of June’s escape. [...]