The Handmaids Tale
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This show has often been criticized for overreliance on torture porn to hammer home its point.
You know, the kind of pedestrian misogyny that might seem more familiar to you or me.
Im glad to see this bitch alive, but it is killer to see her back in that bonnet.
Hopefully Serena enjoyed that little power move over June, because its the only one she gets all episode.
Like I said, theres very little physical torture in episode two.
Theres just a lot of women bumping up against the narrow, invisible walls that constantly restrain their freedom.
Esther also feels betrayed by Janine, who she first turns to as an ally.
Girl, I know youre not new here.
Not only are you a woman, but youre also the unmarried widow of a traitor.
Specifically, what Serena wants is a big to-do of a funeral for Fred.
The Commanders had been planning a tiny, hushed-up affair on account of Commander Waterford betraying them.
A bold effort, but it flops.
Were all looking for the guy who did this, Mrs. Waterford.
My main question is: Does the show think shes right?
Moira, who really should know more about how PTSD and trauma works than this, is continually scolding.
), gets through to her with a touching speech about how much her family needs her here.
So much for that.
Nick declines … for now.
So about Esther poisoning herself and Janine with chocolates?
One: Where did she get the poison?
And two: Are they alive?
Aunt Lydia is also back!
