''The Handmaid's Tale'' - Ch4HD (Season 5) 9PM Sunday

[JTM45]

..............and if not you really should be!!!! It's AMAZING.

Surprisingly i couldn't find a thread on this show yet but i may have missed it.

If you aren't already watching it i highly, highly recommend ''The Handmaiden's Tale''.

It's shockingly disturbing but one of the most important cautionary tales of totalitarian extremism gone awry in a dystopian near future that has ever been made!!!

It's available on HULU in the US (the first three episodes for now followed by a new episode every Wednesday) and although it can't be watched 'officially' in the UK yet it's very easy to get hold of.

Among others it stars Alexis Bledel, Elisabeth Moss and Joseph Fiennes.

I just watched the first three episodes back to back and i cannot wait 'til they air a new episode on Wednesday. Gripping doesn't even come close to describing this stunning show!

[Marsh.]

Joseph Fiennes


A warning sign not to watch for me.

[Shaun]

I wanted to read it before I watched the series but I've only heard amazing reviews of it so I may have to skip the book...

[JTM45]

I wanted to read it before I watched the series but I've only heard amazing reviews of it so I may have to skip the book...

Yeah, i haven't read the book either and did intend to do so first but i had a free day and i acquired the three episodes that have aired so far so i couldn't resist.
The first episode left me a little bit shocked by the whole premise but i'm very glad i stuck with it. I can't help wishing that they'd released the whole thing in one go 'cause it's the kind of show that you just can't wait to see what happens next!

[Deirdre]

I've read the book and watched the movie, it was on my English course. Very good book so think I'll give this a go

[Maxxie.]

I'm doing it right now for my English A Level, I've only seen ep 1 and it's considerably different to the book although I agree it is an outstanding series thus far.

[Daniel-X]

I'm doing it for AS English and the book is fantastic. My teacher mentioned watching the series with the class as revision before our exam but idk what's happening yet.

[Cherie]

Started on C4 tonight :love:

[storybrooke]

Recorded the first episode last week need to watch it judging from the good reviews

[Firewire]

It's amazing so far. I'm watching at UK pace so only seen the first two.

[y.winter]

Finished the last three episodes. Great finale and I'm really looking forward to the second series. It has grown on me quickly with every episode. Slow paced, sometimes requires a bit of patient, but considering this is the nature of the plot - it has been brilliantly claustrophobic and captivating.
A story like no other.

[JTM45]

A story like no other.

It's been absolutely phenomenal hasn't it!!! Possibly the best new show this year so far.

I loved the music they incorporated into the themes of the show too.

The second season is going beyond the original book's storyline apparently(with the blessing of the book's author Margaret Atwood) to look at different regions of Gilead.

I didn't have too high expectations from the show considering it was produced by Hulu by it ended up surpassing any expectations i had by a long, long way!
I'll be amazed if it doesn't win quite a few awards when they come around.

[y.winter]

The second season is going beyond the original book's storyline apparently

Do you know if this is how the book ended? Because it does feel like there's more to be told.

[JTM45]

Do you know if this is how the book ended? Because it does feel like there's more to be told.

It pretty much ends the same way but Nick tells Offred a liitle bit more about the guys with the van.

There's also what's called a 'Metafictional Epilogue' at the end of the book which is writen like a study, supposedly of a set of tape-recordings detailing the events of the 'Gilead Period' that were discovered many years later (i think in 2195 or thereabout).

It'll be interesting to see where exactly they go with Season 2. I can't wait!

[Headie]

I've only just found out about this, watched the trailer and it looked really interesting, I'm going to start it after I finish Orphan Black

[Niamh.]

This was really good :love:

[_baileys_]

I loved this series every week was torture waiting for next episode :D This is the kind of series you could binge on.. watch 1 episode loose the next 10 hours or more watching all episodes as you must find out what happens lol

[user104658]

We really enjoyed this, also worth noting that the cinematography is excellent which was really unexpected.

It was finished before we started watching which meant we got all 10 eps at once... I do sort of think this is a show that works much better in "Netflix format", i.e. a full season release at a time rather than a week-to-week format. It's an intense show that keeps a fairly level pace throughout, it doesn't have many peaks and troughs, I can imagine it being a bit frustrating as a weekly show. We watched 1 or 2 episodes an evening and finished it in under a week. Will likewise probably wait until S2 is finished before starting.

[Cherie]

I liked watching it weekly, it's very true to the book, not sure how S2 will pan out as the book pretty much finishes where the series finished

[Headie]

I just found out Season 2 premiered last night. Can't wait to watch!

[Niamh.]

I just found out Season 2 premiered last night. Can't wait to watch!

Oh excellent, thanks Hayden I'd forgotten about it

[hijaxers]

I just found out Season 2 premiered last night. Can't wait to watch!

Well i hope its starting on Ch4 soon we've been waiting for this.

[Headie]

I forgot how much I hate Aunt Lydia :laugh:

[Headie]

First two episodes were great, it's gonna be another great season :clap1:

[Headie]

This season has been really depressing so far, not sure if I'll be able to last much longer if it's gonna continue this way into Season 3. There's not one bit of optimism/hope for viewers to latch on to, which isn't satisfying to watch at all. Contrast that to the first few episodes where June was making her escape, these past few episodes have been dreadful. I hope something positive happens soon or I might have to tap out.

[-Sue-]

Superb series so glad it's back

[Cherie]

Starts on C4 tonight 9pm

[Cherie]

This season has been really depressing so far, not sure if I'll be able to last much longer if it's gonna continue this way into Season 3. There's not one bit of optimism/hope for viewers to latch on to, which isn't satisfying to watch at all. Contrast that to the first few episodes where June was making her escape, these past few episodes have been dreadful. I hope something positive happens soon or I might have to tap out.

They are writing their own script now

[Headie]

Omg the ending to that latest episode (Episode 6) :o Ofglen :worship:

I'm fully invested in this show again btw :laugh:

[Headie]

Consideration by Rihanna ft. SZA being used to close this episode out <333

One of my favourite episodes tbh!

[Josy]

I started binge watching this the other night, im on s1 ep9 its sooo good

[Niamh.]

I think I'm about 4 episodes in on Season 2

[Josy]

I think I'm about 4 episodes in on Season 2Has all of season 2 been aired?

[Niamh.]

I'm not sure because I kind of fell behind on everything I was watching, there's definitely more episodes than the 4 I've watched though, Season 2 is really good so far as well

[Marsh.]

Is the acting good?

I saw a trailer once and it looked a little amateur.

[Niamh.]

Yeah it is, there's some good actors in it - Elizabeth Moss :worship:

[Josy]

I'm not sure because I kind of fell behind on everything I was watching, there's definitely more episodes than the 4 I've watched though, Season 2 is really good so far as wellI'm hoping theres quite a few aired if not all

[Headie]

Has all of season 2 been aired?

There's about 2 episodes left, I've been watching at US pace

[Josy]

There's about 2 episodes left, I've been watching at US paceThanks Hayden, do you know if there going to be more seasons?

[Josy]

I was raging last night sky on demamd dont have s2 ep1? Wtf! They have episode 2 3 4 5 and 6 though :/ so tried the c4 app and they have all the episodes apart from s2 ep2 too!!

[user104658]

Is the acting good?

I saw a trailer once and it looked a little amateur.I think all of the acting is pretty great :shrug:. The guy who looks like Craig David who plays the husband, and Poussay from Orange Is The New Black, are perhaps the worst of the regulars (sorry Poussay but you seem to be playing exactly the same character :think: ) - and they're by no means bad. Most of it is really good though. "The Commander" is genuinely ****ing creepy and Miranda from Mass Effect is great as his wife, too. "Aunt Lydia" is a fascinating character, too. Plus Nick (the driver) somehow manages to convey so much whilst also saying almost nothing AND (deliberately) keeping emotionally blank.

So yeah, well worth watching IMO. I still say it's very much a Netflix-style show though and I'd wait until season 2 has finished airing to watch (feel free to watch S1 whenever). It works better as a season long binge show than a week-to-week. Some of the episodes are so bleak that if you watch them standalone, it can be really hard going :joker:.

I have noticed that it's been weirdly difficult to get hold of episodes this season though! I've discovered that TPB does have them but you have to search " the.handmaids.tale S02E* " (with the dots and asterisk). Searching for "The Handmaids Tale" or even just "Handmaid" brings up nothing. It's bizarre.

[user104658]

Thanks Hayden, do you know if there going to be more seasons?I would guess yes, there's only 2 episodes of this season left and the story isn't close to being done...

things are starting to fall apart / people are starting to go against the rules more, but the **** hasn't really hit the fan yet

I'd say there's at least another season or maybe 2 seasons in it for a complete story. A 3rd season for a revolution to come together... A 4th for it to be resolved. Though I do hope they don't drag it out just to make more seasons.

[Niamh.]

Up to episode 8 now

I'm hoping Mrs. Waterford is finally going to turn good and help June although everytime I think that she turns into an asshole again. Emily and Janine being back :worship:

[user104658]

Up to episode 8 now

I'm hoping Mrs. Waterford is finally going to turn good and help June although everytime I think that she turns into an asshole again. Emily and Janine being back :worship:

The thing is, she isn't so much a "good" character as just a very selfish one. I think there are indications that she's going to flip sides, but mainly because she's realising that her life as "The Commander's Wife" isn't really great and she's actually just as much a slave to it as the Handmaids or the cook. They kind of showed that in that episode. Yes, the handmaids etc. have been brutalised and the wives aren't... but, that's only if they don't step out of line. If they do, they'll be beaten and abused like anyone else. They also showed that wives can be sent to the colonies as well in a previous episode. But yeah... basically, she used to "be someone" and she wants that back, and that's why she'll end up turning on the Commander. She also doesn't LIKE mistreating people, but will turn nasty in a second if something gets in the way of her own best interests. TBH she's one of the more interesting characters in the show because of the nuance (along with Aunt Lydia who I mentioned before)

[Marsh.]

I think all of the acting is pretty great :shrug:. The guy who looks like Craig David who plays the husband, and Poussay from Orange Is The New Black, are perhaps the worst of the regulars (sorry Poussay but you seem to be playing exactly the same character :think: ) - and they're by no means bad. Most of it is really good though. "The Commander" is genuinely ****ing creepy and Miranda from Mass Effect is great as his wife, too. "Aunt Lydia" is a fascinating character, too. Plus Nick (the driver) somehow manages to convey so much whilst also saying almost nothing AND (deliberately) keeping emotionally blank.

So yeah, well worth watching IMO. I still say it's very much a Netflix-style show though and I'd wait until season 2 has finished airing to watch (feel free to watch S1 whenever). It works better as a season long binge show than a week-to-week. Some of the episodes are so bleak that if you watch them standalone, it can be really hard going :joker:.

I have noticed that it's been weirdly difficult to get hold of episodes this season though! I've discovered that TPB does have them but you have to search " the.handmaids.tale S02E* " (with the dots and asterisk). Searching for "The Handmaids Tale" or even just "Handmaid" brings up nothing. It's bizarre.

That doesn't surprise me, as much as I liked her Poussay wasn't much of an actress, kind of wooden. :laugh:

I might binge watch at some point over the summer.

[Niamh.]

The thing is, she isn't so much a "good" character as just a very selfish one. I think there are indications that she's going to flip sides, but mainly because she's realising that her life as "The Commander's Wife" isn't really great and she's actually just as much a slave to it as the Handmaids or the cook. They kind of showed that in that episode. Yes, the handmaids etc. have been brutalised and the wives aren't... but, that's only if they don't step out of line. If they do, they'll be beaten and abused like anyone else. They also showed that wives can be sent to the colonies as well in a previous episode. But yeah... basically, she used to "be someone" and she wants that back, and that's why she'll end up turning on the Commander. She also doesn't LIKE mistreating people, but will turn nasty in a second if something gets in the way of her own best interests. TBH she's one of the more interesting characters in the show because of the nuance (along with Aunt Lydia who I mentioned before)

Yeah great analysis actually, spot on. She seems to be realising that she helped create this world that she's now a prisoner in. She is a really interesting character and I would love to see her and June properly team up

[Adamw92]

One of my fave shows right now! I'm so excited to see where Season 2 ends

[user104658]

Yeah great analysis actually, spot on. She seems to be realising that she helped create this world that she's now a prisoner in. She is a really interesting character and I would love to see her and June properly team up

I have a suspicion that when the baby is born, Serena will struggle to bond with it as well as she thought she would and she'll realise that it's not "really her baby", and is June's. They've done a fair bit of foreshadowing of that (e.g. her relationship with her greenhouse saplings which she does see as "hers", and the situation with Janine's ill baby getting better with contact from her real mother). They're also strongly hinting that Serena could actually have children, as we know pretty much for a fact that the Commander is infertile... although, I was wondering if maybe she genuinely can't because of when she was shot?

But yes anyway, I think she pushes through the parts of it that she hates because she really believes that she'll be happy with a child... and it'll all fall apart when she realises that she's still miserable and all of the rest of it is for nothing as she's had to give up all of the other ways that she found fulfilment in life.

However... I do still think any alliance would only last for as long as it benefits her personally. She's not selfless enough to have an element of self-sacrifice.

[Niamh.]

I have a suspicion that when the baby is born, Serena will struggle to bond with it as well as she thought she would and she'll realise that it's not "really her baby", and is June's. They've done a fair bit of foreshadowing of that (e.g. her relationship with her greenhouse saplings which she does see as "hers", and the situation with Janine's ill baby getting better with contact from her real mother). They're also strongly hinting that Serena could actually have children, as we know pretty much for a fact that the Commander is infertile... although, I was wondering if maybe she genuinely can't because of when she was shot?

But yes anyway, I think she pushes through the parts of it that she hates because she really believes that she'll be happy with a child... and it'll all fall apart when she realises that she's still miserable and all of the rest of it is for nothing as she's had to give up all of the other ways that she found fulfilment in life.

However... I do still think any alliance would only last for as long as it benefits her personally. She's not selfless enough to have an element of self-sacrifice.

Oh I just automatically assumed that the purpose of showing her being shot in the stomach was to tell us this is why she can't have children but equally it could be a red herring :think:

I was wondering aswell if June and Nick escaped to Canada what would she do about Luke or who would she choose

[Niamh.]

Is the acting good?

I saw a trailer once and it looked a little amateur.

Up to date now and I had to come back to this post because the acting in the last few episodes has been incredible, especially from the actors who play Offred, Fred, Mrs. Waterford and Nick (TS totally agree with what you said about Nick, he does so much and yet so little with barely any lines, he's great)

I think this season has surpassed Season 1 for me

[Marsh.]

Up to date now and I had to come back to this post because the acting in the last few episodes has been incredible, especially from the actors who play Offred, Fred, Mrs. Waterford and Nick (TS totally agree with what you said about Nick, he does so much and yet so little with barely any lines, he's great)

I think this season has surpassed Season 1 for me:clap1: Added to my ever growing to watch list.

[Vicky.]

I still have the finale of this to watch, thread reminded me.

[Niamh.]

I still have the finale of this to watch, thread reminded me.

Of S01 or S02? I didn't think S02s was out yet

[Vicky.]

season 2, should be online now, was out yesterday

[Niamh.]

season 2, should be online now, was out yesterday

ah ok, it wasn't there last night but hopefully it will be tonight so :hee:

[Headie]

Just watched the finale, really enjoyed it although

The ending felt a bit like the writers went "oh ****, we've been comissioned for another season, how can we drag this out? I know, ship June's baby off in the back of a van with Emily"

LOVED June slapping Waterford, LOVED Emily knifing Aunt Lydia, LOVED the Marthas helping June escape with her baby

Think it's so ****ed up that Eden's father was the one who grassed her up to the authorities :o

Looking forward to seeing where Season 3 takes us although I really hope they don't just keep dragging the show out on cliffhangers of "oh look, June almost made it out but she's back in Gilead again!"

Decent season overall :clap1:

Agree with everyone else saying the acting has been fantastic this season :clap1:

[Niamh.]

Aaagggbhb

[Marsh.]

Aaagggbhb

Are you alright, Ofgavin?

[Niamh.]

That ending

[Niamh.]

Just watched the finale, really enjoyed it although

The ending felt a bit like the writers went "oh ****, we've been comissioned for another season, how can we drag this out? I know, ship June's baby off in the back of a van with Emily"

LOVED June slapping Waterford, LOVED Emily knifing Aunt Lydia, LOVED the Marthas helping June escape with her baby

Think it's so ****ed up that Eden's father was the one who grassed her up to the authorities :o

Looking forward to seeing where Season 3 takes us although I really hope they don't just keep dragging the show out on cliffhangers of "oh look, June almost made it out but she's back in Gilead again!"

Decent season overall :clap1:

Agree with everyone else saying the acting has been fantastic this season :clap1:

Oh ffs I was screaming at the TV the whole last part for her to hurry the **** up, then I knew she was just going to give Emily the baby and go back aaarrrgghhh what a bad decision seriously, chances are high (eventhough obviously this won't happen) but if it were real she'd just get killed when she goes back and what good is she to Hannah then? Like surely her best chance would be to get out and fight from the outside or atleast think of a better plan on the outside. The Commander cut off his wifes finger for reading but June is still living in his house after she slaps him hhhmmm.

anyway, presumably she'll be allowed back again so what I am looking forwards to is her teaming up with Serena :fc:

Glad Emily got out :love:

[Niamh.]

sorry for ranting on but

That finale was just so annoying, what she did, by not going makes no sense whats so ever, not if they want to make this story anyway believable, if they want us to believe in this new world, how can we believe that under any circumstances she won't be killed? They've killed people for a whole lot less than all the things June has done. They should have had her escape and had her try to get back maybe with a better plan and back up to save Hannah

[jaxie]

sorry for ranting on but

That finale was just so annoying, what she did, by not going makes no sense whats so ever, not if they want to make this story anyway believable, if they want us to believe in this new world, how can we believe that under any circumstances she won't be killed? They've killed people for a whole lot less than all the things June has done. They should have had her escape and had her try to get back maybe with a better plan and back up to save Hannah

I just watched the final episode of series 2. I loved this series right up until the end. I felt they did a great job beyond the book.

I couldn't see the sense in June staying. I know it was for Hannah, she has another daughter trapped in Giliad with all that means but it makes zero sense for her to stay there. Women have no power. Handmaids are less than women in the way society treats them. How does she think she can achieve anything for Hannah by remaining. It's not like she can go back to the Waterfords without the baby. Surely by leaving she would have a better chance of raising awareness and fighting for Hannah's return.

I had a feeling Serena Joy would end up helping June, even though she was intent to the point of being part of a rape to steal her baby. Then again it's rape every time they have the 'ceremony' and she was part of that too. It's interesting spotlight on some women's desperation to have a baby when they are unable. I have mixed feelings about Serena Joy, part of me pities her but most of me is disgusted by her betrayal of another woman to achieve the theft of her baby. But it is interesting and the acting is excellent. You read cases in the press of women going to great lengths to steal babies occasionally and the show gives you a glimpse into their need. The scene where Serena gave the baby her breast was at once horrid, selfish and achingly tragic.

Aunt Lydia is a dreadful woman but a fantastic villain/protagonist and played wonderfully by the actress. I loved the little glimpse into her past about her sister's baby and how it wasn't her fault. She thinks she is doing a good thing for the childless while being ruthlessly brutal to the handmaid's. It was fantastic to see her get a beating she richly deserved but also sad to see the potential demise of a fantastic, well acted, love to hate character. I hope she lives.

Looking forward to series three. Fingers crossed the way they ended doesn't stuff up the next series.

[Niamh.]

Jaxie :

Yeah totally agree with all your points especially about the ending but it was a great season over all so I hope whatever direction they go for Season 3 they can make it somewhat believable.

I loved that they focused alot on Serena this season too, I find her character and back story fascinating. They did such a great job (and the actress does a great job) of making you totally confused about your feelings towards her, one minute you can hate her and the next feel sorry for her. I suppose it's very true to real life in that way, nothing is ever black and white (except for the Commander he seems to be a c u next Tuesday through and through) :p

I doubt Aunt Lydia is dead, it would be a waste if they did because she's a great character and they've not explored her back story enough yet

It will be interesting to see what happens to Nick now aswell, he should be killed but I don't think they will kill him off either

[jaxie]

Jaxie :

Yeah totally agree with all your points especially about the ending but it was a great season over all so I hope whatever direction they go for Season 3 they can make it somewhat believable.

I loved that they focused alot on Serena this season too, I find her character and back story fascinating. They did such a great job (and the actress does a great job) of making you totally confused about your feelings towards her, one minute you can hate her and the next feel sorry for her. I suppose it's very true to real life in that way, nothing is ever black and white (except for the Commander he seems to be a c u next Tuesday through and through) :p

I doubt Aunt Lydia is dead, it would be a waste if they did because she's a great character and they've not explored her back story enough yet

It will be interesting to see what happens to Nick now aswell, he should be killed but I don't think they will kill him off either

To Naimh

I think the Commander is a weak man and the power has gone to his head.
He is definitely turned on by June's position and his power over her. It was interesting in the flashbacks of him and Serena how she seemed to be the speaker/leader and he was like a political spouse sort of. Almost as if he followed her and now the roles have reversed. I think Serena quite enjoyed her little burst of power when he was in the hospital after the bombing too. But it gave her the confidence to take on the ruling committee and I think her finger was to save his face in front of the others

I am wondering how Nick will survive tbh. He forced the commander to stay in the house when the baby was discovered missing and I can't see any way that he can get away with it. I think he's played his hand now and there is no slipping back into the background. Wonderful actor, subtle but full of expression. But I think the whole cast is fantastic. Really great casting choices.

And yes I definitely want to see more of Aunt Lydia's back story.

[Jase.]

If Elisabeth Moss doesn't win Lead Actress again at this years Emmys again then I'm DONE with life. She's so good it's actually quite scary :joker:

Give Yvonne Strahovski the Supporting Actress award too!

In fact, just give this show every award it's nominated for.

[Jase.]

For people frustrated with the S2 finale/that final scene, Elisabeth Moss explains it absolutely fabulously in the following article -

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/handmaids-tale-season-2-finale-explained-elisabeth-moss-junes-choice-1126885

[Niamh.]

If Elisabeth Moss doesn't win Lead Actress again at this years Emmys again then I'm DONE with life. She's so good it's actually quite scary :joker:

Give Yvonne Strahovski the Supporting Actress award too!

In fact, just give this show every award it's nominated for.Yeah she's fantastic

[Niamh.]

I get what's she's saying but I just don't see realistically how she wouldn't be killedFor people frustrated with the S2 finale/that final scene, Elisabeth Moss explains it absolutely fabulously in the following article -

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/handmaids-tale-season-2-finale-explained-elisabeth-moss-junes-choice-1126885

[Jase.]

I get what's she's saying but I just don't see realistically how she wouldn't be killed

I assume it's because she's fertile. If, for example, she was an Unwoman, she'd be executed without a seconds thought.

[hijaxers]

Been watching from start - absolutely brilliant - sickening but so well acted ,its one of those shows you want to go on for ever. The thought of being pregnant by Fred :yuk::yuk:

[Cherie]

Been watching from start - absolutely brilliant - sickening but so well acted ,its one of those shows you want to go on for ever. The thought of being pregnant by Fred :yuk::yuk:

The baby is Nick's isn't it..?

Half way through S2, don't want it to end, didn't think it could top S1 but :love:

[Niamh.]

The baby is Nick's isn't it..?

Half way through S2, don't want it to end, didn't think it could top S1 but :love:

Yeah it's Nicks baby, the commander is infertile probably (Serena in theory might actually be fertile)

[Cherie]

The chemistry between Nick and June :love:

I'm beginning to dislike Junes husband :omgno:

[Niamh.]

The chemistry between Nick and June :love:

I'm beginning to dislike Junes husband :omgno:

I love Nick, it's been said back along the thread already but he plays his part so well, he gets barely any lines but just put across his feelings so well by saying virtually nothing

[Jessica.]

Bless this show, I love it. :flutter:

[Cherie]

I love Nick, it's been said back along the thread already but he plays his part so well, he gets barely any lines but just put across his feelings so well by saying virtually nothing

It is all in the eyes...

under his eye...Nicks eye that is

[Jessica.]

It is all in the eyes...

under his eye...Nicks eye that is

May the Lord open

[Niamh.]

It is all in the eyes...

under his eye...Nicks eye that is

:laugh:

[Cherie]

May the Lord open

Blessed be the fruit

[user104658]

So S3 is basically going to be June starting a guerilla war of sorts? Recruiting other handmaids and others like Nick, that eccentric scientist guy from last season, probably Serena... Maybe even Aunt Lydia I reckon, if she survived being stabbed.

[Cherie]

Finished this today, I wanted June to stay as if she went there wouldn't be a third series as the show revolves around her, as frustrating it is that she didn't leave I can see why she didn't, asking for the baby to be called Nicole was a nice touch and nod to Serena's help, I hope Serena gets involved in the resistance next season, I think June and Serena together would be formidable, particularly as Serena would have access to what is going on in government

[Cherie]

Magaret Attwood has confirmed she will be writing a sequel to the original book :clap1:

https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/margaret-atwood-confirms-the-handmaids-tale-sequel/

[Headie]

Trailer for season 3 is out... I can already tell this season is gonna be soooo much more satisfying than last season :clap1:

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[Cherie]

Oh yes :clap1:

[Cherie]

So S3 is basically going to be June starting a guerilla war of sorts? Recruiting other handmaids and others like Nick, that eccentric scientist guy from last season, probably Serena... Maybe even Aunt Lydia I reckon, if she survived being stabbed.



Looks like she did :laugh:

[Headie]

Season 3 is starting on Channel 4, Sunday @ 9pm!

[Cherie]

Season 3 is starting on Channel 4, Sunday @ 9pm!

Thanks Hayden, can't wait now

[Headie]

Thanks Hayden, can't wait now

Same :laugh2:

Hopefully there's more good outcomes this season than last :laugh:

[Vicky.]

Ahh so excited for this. Looks like this series will be great too :D

[Cherie]

Same :laugh2:

Hopefully there's more good outcomes this season than last :laugh:

I really enjoyed the twist and turns and how dark it was, just a great watch hopefully S3 can deliver

[hijaxers]

Season 3 is starting on Channel 4, Sunday @ 9pm!

Marvellous been waiting for this .:dance:

[user104658]

I downloaded the first 3 episodes of S3 today :worry:. It better be good innit.

[Niamh.]

I downloaded the first 3 episodes of S3 today :worry:. It better be good innit.

Oh they're out already? Excellent, just finished Chernobyl so need something else.

[user104658]

Oh they're out already? Excellent, just finished Chernobyl so need something else.

Yeah the first 3 came out on Hulu today (and so are available... elsewhere... also)

[Vicky.]

Apparently its on showbox. It being out in places probably means it will be on my streaming sites by tonight :)

[Vicky.]

Ohh 3 are out?! Fantastic

[Headie]

Not three at once :skull: Does that mean if I watch all 3 now I'll have to wait like 3 weeks for a new episode :laugh:

[Headie]

Not three at once :skull: Does that mean if I watch all 3 now I'll have to wait like 3 weeks for a new episode :laugh:

Turns out Episode 4 airs next week, so I can watch all three now :clap1: :hee:

[Niamh.]

Watched the first last night, Really good start. It's such a great show and with stuff that's been happening in the US lately you could scarily even imagine that **** happening too

[Headie]

Oh my gosh Emily & Sylvia's son is so cute :love:

[Niamh.]

3 episodes in and it's been great so far, the acting is just so good.

[Cherie]

just watched the first ep, the Boomtown rats :laugh: bit random and unexpected but fitted well

[Jessica.]

I love it

[Headie]

The new black handmaid has to be one of the most hateable characters ever

[rusticgal]

It’s one of the best series ever...we are hooked.

...and can’t wait for Peaky Blinders this month :cheer2:

[rusticgal]

The new black handmaid has to be one of the most hateable characters ever


She came good tonight...I have hope.

[Cherie]

Is Lawrence good or bad, he is not exactly very straightforward

[rusticgal]

Is Lawrence good or bad, he is not exactly very straightforward

He's a good guy...

[Cherie]

He's a good guy...

thanks its a bit confusing but I suppose he doenst want to end up on the wall!

[Headie]

I thought Aunt Lydia's backstory would make me warm to her slightly but it just made me hate her even more by the end of it. Insecure, bitter hag!

[Cherie]

I thought Aunt Lydia's backstory would make me warm to her slightly but it just made me hate her even more by the end of it. Insecure, bitter hag!

Not seen that ep yet :laugh:

[Samm]

I’ve just binged watched the entire show in like a week, fantastic, dystopian world shows are my favourite.

June is a fantastic character, although this season has been quite confusing.. it’s been entertaining but it feels the like there’s not one plot, I was hoping it would be very resistance based, but anyway June feels like she’s on a bit of a all out mad one at the moment which maybe is a resistance strategy, many scenes have shook me Emily’s surgery and the DC’s Handmaid’s mouths being silenced.

also does anyone find this Handmaid, ofsamuel, hilarious?

https://static.tvmaze.com/uploads/images/medium_portrait/111/278331.jpg

[Vicky.]

Latest one of this is amazing..annoying me having to watch weekly though instead of bulk..too used to netflix and streaming older stuff :laugh:

[Niamh.]

I'm a few episodes behind, need to catch up

[arista]

Tonight is Last Ever Episode
9PM Ch4HD .

[Alf]

What'd I miss?

[Samm]

Tonight is Last Ever Episode
9PM Ch4HD .

No it isn’t, Season 4 has been confirmed

[arista]

No it isn’t, Season 4 has been confirmed


That's Great News

[Niamh.]

Finished S3 last night

ugh the last few episodes were so tense, every season Elizabeth Moss just gets better and better, she is such an amazing actor, I adore her. For the 3rd season in a row June almost escapes but doesn't, it's so frustrating but there was no way she was actually going without Hannah anyway. Some nice satisfying moments anyway to make up for it, June stabbing Winslow.....amazing, I was up out of my seat shouting at her to finish him off, that final smack to the head, beautiful :') Also the Waterfords being arrested (still not sure if Serena engineered all that or if she sold Fred out afterwards, Luke punching him was brilliant and also Serena thinking she's free getting re-aressted.
Moira confronting Serena aswell was needed so yeah frustrating that June hasn't gotten out yet but lots there to quench that need for justice anyway.

Do we know whether next season is the last? I love this show so much but feel like it does need to wrap up properly and not drag it out and ruin it. Looking forward to next season, June is surely going to have to go underground now unless they manage to blame others for the escape (possible I guess since she and the commander are still in Gilead :think:

[arista]

What'd I miss?



A Violent Rape Attempt

[user104658]

Just watched the episode where they have a fun family holiday to Washington and I had to come to add to the thread... This episode is one of the most beautifully shot episodes of telly I've ever seen. And I watch a lot of television. There are MULTIPLE "pausable" moments that are just works of art. The show as a whole is always excellent from a stylistic / cinematography angle but this episode is really standout.

I thoroughly recommend a rewatch after you've seen it once, so you can concentrate less on the story and just take it in.

[Cherie]

Anyone read the Testaments? the sequel to the Handmaids Tale, I am half way through, I expect this will be where the TV series will go at some point, can't wait!

[Niamh.]

I haven't read any of the books Cherie. Gone very bad for reading

[Cherie]

I haven't read any of the books Cherie. Gone very bad for reading

I literally went almost a whole year without reading a book :skull: I blame Netflix :oh:

The first book is quite short, but very true to the TV series up to S2, S3 has nothing to do with the book

[Josy]

When is this returning?

[Firewire]

Not until next year

Filming on s4 was postponed due to coronavirus

[rusticgal]

When is this returning?


Not soon enough...:laugh:

[user104658]

When is this returning?Not until next year

Filming on s4 was postponed due to coronavirusThere is basically zero scripted television returning until at the earliest 2021, other than soaps. One or two things that had finished physical filming pre-Covid and are just waiting for post production, but that's it.

[Nicky91]

rg_160Be71g

season 4 release 2 days from now


my mom as usual again very perched for this, she is a huge fan

[Cherie]

rg_160Be71g

season 4 release 2 days from now


my mom as usual again very perched for this, she is a huge fan

:amazed:

Nicks back :flutter:

[Niamh.]

Oh Brilliant, love this show

[arista]

[February, Hulu confirmed that the show would return on the US-based streaming site on April 28, 2021. For UK viewers, we might have to wait a little while longer as on March 17, Channel 4 confirmed that the show would be returning to
the channel 'later in the year'.
31 Mar 2021]

[rusticgal]

I just can’t wait....:cheer2:

[rusticgal]

:amazed:

Nicks back :flutter:


:laugh:

[Niamh.]

Watched the first 4 episodes, I was wondering what direction it was going to take this season

Enjoying it so far, I'm glad June and Janine escaped, the other Handmaids though :( Hoping now they get away from that disgusting pervert who took them in and find the real rebellion so they can properly fight back. Also the cheek of Serena thinking Rita was her friend and was going to help her raise the baby. Like literally no shame or understanding that she was a slave in their house. Also, is the Commander the father? We didn't see Serena with anyone else but I thought he was infertile, he couldn't get June pregnant or Serena before now hhhmmmm

[Samm]

amazing so far but can’t help feeling devastated that alma died she was my favourite:(

[Niamh.]

Just watched ep 6

June finaly sets foot in Canada [emoji50] can't wait for the next episode, hopefully she gets to visit Serena and Fred in jail

[rusticgal]

Just watched ep 6

June finaly sets foot in Canada [emoji50] can't wait for the next episode, hopefully she gets to visit Serena and Fred in jail



How are you able to view it Niamh?

[Niamh.]

How are you able to view it Niamh?

I have a streaming app

[Cherie]

I will probably wait until it comes to C4 unless I run out of things to watch

[arista]

Sunday 9PM Ch4HD


1 of 10

[Cherie]

Sunday 9PM Ch4HD


1 of 10

Oh brill thanks Arista

[rusticgal]

Sunday 9PM Ch4HD


1 of 10

:cheer2:

[Niamh.]

Finished Season 4 last night

Brilliant season, I'm so glad June is finally out of Gilead, they really had to get her out this season, there's no way they wouldn't have killed her believably anymore there. Elizabeth Moss is just fantastic again this season, the expressions in her face are crazy, she doesn't need to open her mouth for you to know exactly what she's thinking and feeling. I love the pure rage she feels and stirs up in the other survivors.

The finale was just amazing too, finally proper justice for not only June but for us the viewer, Fred got exactly what he deserved, it was as good a pay off/revenge scene as the one where Sansa feeds Ramsay Snow to his own dogs :flutter:

When Fred was handed over to Gilead I kept waiting for one of them to tell him it was Junes doing and getting annoyed until Nick handed him over to June herself.

I was always more of a fan of June and Luke getting back together as well but I finally see this season that Luke will never be able to fully get June now, Nick knows and understands what she went through and they really belong together

Can not WAIT for Season 5

[arista]

This is a Great Political Future
Vision.


Series 1 to 3 was 10 Outta 10

[Niamh.]

Season 2? Don't you mean Season 4?

[Samm]

amazing ending, I feel S5 will take on a june vs serena approach

wonder where june will go? stay in canada go to a different country :worry:

[Niamh.]

amazing ending, I feel S5 will take on a june vs serena approach

wonder where june will go? stay in canada go to a different country :worry:

Unless she gets arrested for killing Fred? Is that likely?

[arista]

Season 2? Don't you mean Season 4?


Thank You
Corrected

[arista]

A fifth season has already been confirmed to be in the works.

Ref:Tellymix

[Niamh.]

Thank You
Corrected

There's a thread already for The Handmaids Tale btw, so I'm going to merge this

[arista]

There's a thread already for The Handmaids Tale btw, so I'm going to merge this



Its important to have the Time and Day on the thread title
Thats why I made it.

[Niamh.]

Its important to have the Time and Day on the thread title
Thats why I made it.

I've updated the title

[arista]

I've updated the title



Thats Great


Thank You

[arista]

Series 1 to 3 is also on Amazon Prime

ref:Tellymix

[arista]

Another Great Episode


Ch4HD

[arista]

Episode 3 of 10

A Shocker.

The Power of Life and Death.

[Cherie]

Just watched Ep 3, I was in tears :bawling:

[Niamh.]

I finished ages ago, can't wait till you all catch up :p

[Cherie]

I finished ages ago, can't wait till you all catch up :p


tbh I have to watch the week by week it will take me a week to digest what happened this week :bawling:

[Niamh.]

tbh I have to watch the week by week it will take me a week to digest what happened this week :bawling:

What even happened this week?

[Cherie]

What even happened this week?

When they escaped from the van taking them to the colonies and were either shot or hit by the train :bawling:

[Niamh.]

When they escaped from the van taking them to the colonies and were either shot or hit by the train :bawling:Oh yeah, that was a tense episode

[arista]

Just watched Ep 3, I was in tears :bawling:



Yes a Shocking Episode
showing total power of Life or Death.

[rusticgal]

I’ve downloaded them…we are trying to wait and watch them altogether. But I think we might struggle to wait…:laugh:

[arista]

I’ve downloaded them…we are trying to wait and watch them altogether. But I think we might struggle to wait…:laugh:

Top Quality
Future Thriller

10 Outta 10

[rusticgal]

Top Quality
Future Thriller

10 Outta 10


We have loved every series Arista….

[arista]

Another Great Episode
last night

[Cherie]

Watched e9 just now where June meets Nick with Nicole...honestly want those two to get together ...the chemistry :love:

[Niamh.]

Watched e9 just now where June meets Nick with Nicole...honestly want those two to get together ...the chemistry :love:

I had always wanted her and Luke to reconnect but I think this Season has shown that he can never truly understand what she's gone through and it will probably never work but Nick does

[arista]

Yes next Sunday
the Final Episode of this future vision.

[Niamh.]

Yes next Sunday
the Final Episode of this future vision.

Final episode is amazing

[rusticgal]

We are catching up...its been a drama. I downloaded episodes to avoid adverts etc only to find they started disappearing as they automatically delete after 2 weeks :fist:
So we had to watch the first 3 on ALL4 and now we can watch the dowloads and recordings. Just seen her land back on Canadian soil but because I cannot help myself I have read up on future episodes so I kind of get what you are talking about regarding Nick...
its so good...

[Niamh.]

We are catching up...its been a drama. I downloaded episodes to avoid adverts etc only to find they started disappearing as they automatically delete after 2 weeks :fist:
So we had to watch the first 3 on ALL4 and now we can watch the dowloads and recordings. Just seen her land back on Canadian soil but because I cannot help myself I have read up on future episodes so I kind of get what you are talking about regarding Nick...
its so good...

Don't read stuff and spoil things for yourself!!

[rusticgal]

Don't read stuff and spoil things for yourself!!


I cant help myself...:laugh:

[Cherie]

I had always wanted her and Luke to reconnect but I think this Season has shown that he can never truly understand what she's gone through and it will probably never work but Nick does

Always torn because I love Nick's character, and fine Luke a bit wishy washy :laugh:

Didnt realise next week is the final ep, can't wait now

[Niamh.]

Always torn because I love Nick's character, and fine Luke a bit wishy washy :laugh:

Didnt realise next week is the final ep, can't wait now

Our maybe she should give men a skip altogether considering.........

[Cherie]

Our maybe she should give men a skip altogether considering.........

:thumbs:

[Cherie]

the last ep :omgno:

[Niamh.]

the last ep :omgno:

I KNOW!!! :o



How satisfying was that though? I kept waiting for someone to tell Fred that it was June behind getting him sent back to Gilead and then she appeared. It was beautiful :flutter: That's her relationship with Luke and probably Moira too gone though. Will be very interesting to see where they go with next season after this

[Cherie]

I KNOW!!! :o



How satisfying was that though? I kept waiting for someone to tell Fred that it was June behind getting him sent back to Gilead and then she appeared. It was beautiful :flutter: That's her relationship with Luke and probably Moira too gone though. Will be very interesting to see where they go with next season after this

I reckon she will team up with Nick in some way, and she still has Serena to sort out, I didn't think she and Luke would make it tbh

[Niamh.]

I reckon she will team up with Nick in some way, and she still has Serena to sort out, I didn't think she and Luke would make it tbh

Nah there's no going back with Luke now, she's too different a person after her ordeal in Gilead. I'd really like her to get Hannah back as well or to help topple the whole of Gilead

[Cherie]

Nah there's no going back with Luke now, she's too different a person after her ordeal in Gilead. I'd really like her to get Hannah back as well or to help topple the whole of Gilead

I think she will get Serena's baby back to Gilead in return for Hannah maybe?

The is going to be another season I assume?

[Niamh.]

I think she will get Serena's baby back to Gilead in return for Hannah maybe?

The is going to be another season I assume?

Maybe so, Hannah will be totally traumitised if she's returned at this stage now as well :(

I read this morning that they were just starting writing on the next Season but that it might be a longer wait than normal because of a Covid back log of work

[rusticgal]

OMG...just watched the last episode....I am now going to watch the last half an hour again and enjoy the satisfaction. I wasn't expecting that though...:cheer2:

[Cherie]

OMG...just watched the last episode....I am now going to watch the last half an hour again and enjoy the satisfaction. I wasn't expecting that though...:cheer2:

I need a rewatch too

[Cherie]

Season 5 has stared in the US, should air here later this year or early 2023 :dance:

[arista]

Great.


Quality Future Vision.

[arista]

https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/the-handmaids-tale-season-4-elisabeth-moss-1619608861.jpg

[arista]

[When is Handmaid’s Tale season 5 out in the UK?

There is currently no official UK air date
for The Handmaid's Tale season 5.
However, we expect the next series to arrive on
UK screens around mid November 2022
(following the confirmed US release date of September 14).]


Ch4HD


https://www.goodto.com/entertainment/when-the-handmaids-tale-season-5-uk-release-date-trailer

[arista]

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DG3tBfp3bRfGv6PmSAPxKR-1920-80.png.webp

[arista]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR2Plr8ZPJ-VnNqgZtZ4PrYFUEhV6Uah-TQfw&usqp=CAU

[Niamh.]

Can't wait, end of last season was so good

[arista]

Sunday 23 of October

Ch4HD.


Season five's 10 episodes
will begin on Channel 4HD
on Sunday, 23 October at 9pm,

[arista]

https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/aSZQMiaOgiOnzwvgM10nwg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOTtjZj13ZWJw/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-10/861173a0-4a16-11ed-bea7-50af75806273

[rusticgal]

:cheer2:

[arista]

Tonight 9PM
Episode 1

I am recording it.

[rusticgal]

Tonight 9PM
Episode 1

I am recording it.

Me too…

[arista]

Good Start,

Right after the Last episode.

Angers among each side


And the Safety of Canada.

[rusticgal]

She is going back to Gilead isn't she.....

[arista]

She is going back to Gilead isn't she.....


Lets keep any more as Spoilers


Anger is so strong
Tough Lady, is willing to do much worse

[rusticgal]

Lets keep any more as Spoilers


Anger is so strong
Tough Lady, is willing to do much worse


I was only speculating...I dont KNOW but since the episode has been shown can we not discuss and speculate :fist:

[arista]

I was only speculating...I dont KNOW but since the episode has been shown can we not discuss and speculate :fist:


You are So right,
though.


But many Record
and still have to watch
It was well over one hour.


Episode 1
10 Outta 10.

[arista]

Shocking end
to last Sunday Episode 2

June and her man
looking up to the Massive Outside News Screens
her daughter standing happy with the Evil Wife of that one that June killed

[rusticgal]

Shocking end
to last Sunday Episode 2

June and her man
looking up to the Massive Outside News Screens
her daughter standing happy with the Evil Wife of that one that June killed


It just keeps giving….love it.

[Beso]

Gonna buy this book when I'm rich.

[Beso]

It just keeps giving….love it.

Especially for this.

[Cherie]

Catching up on this now, the end of ep 2 :omgno:

[Cherie]

will watch ep 3 tomorrow, its too good to binge this, needs to be savoured

[Cherie]

Gonna buy this book when I'm rich.

Join the library, or hint for it for Christmas, you are probably pretty hard to buy for

[rusticgal]

will watch ep 3 tomorrow, its too good to binge this, needs to be savoured


I hate having to wait a week....:bawling:

[Niamh.]

I'm finished this season already, it was really good

[arista]

Episode 6.

I recorded last night

The Law of The Republic of Gilead
on the Older Man,

Justice.

[Cherie]

Just watched latest eo

Here for June and Serena joining forces...Is Luke going to die

[Niamh.]

Just watched latest eo

Here for June and Serena joining forces...Is Luke going to die

The whole way through the show I've wanted to like Serena, she starts acting like a decent person and then she always ruined it by doing something horrible again :laugh:

[arista]

Episode 10 Final Episode

Is on TONIGHT Ch4HD 9PM

[arista]

Fair ending.


I look forward to the next series

[Niamh.]

Fair ending.


I look forward to the next series

Me too, i think the next one is the last

[Cherie]

Love the way they set up the ending....though it will be sad for it to end I think another series will just be enough so as not to drag it out too much


Did you get the book Parm?

[arista]

Season 6 is out, how did I not know this??? Preparing to binge...


What Channel is it on?

[arista]

What Channel is it on?


If it is not Ch4HD


Please Make a NEW THREAD

[Niamh.]

I'm streaming it, I'll make a new thread then Captain