Creators:
Bruce MillerComposer:
Adam TaylorCast:
Elisabeth Moss, Alexis Bledel, O.T. Fagbenle, Joseph Fiennes, Max Minghella, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Ever Carradine, Madeline Brewer (more)VOD (2)
Seasons(6) / Episodes(66)
Plots(1)
Adapted from the classic novel by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted fundamentalism in its militarized 'return to traditional values'. As one of the few remaining fertile women, Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is a Handmaid in the Commander's household, one of the caste of women forced into sexual servitude as a last desperate attempt to repopulate the world. In this terrifying society, Offred must navigate between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead – all with one goal: to survive and find the daughter that was taken from her. (HBO Europe)
(more)Reviews of this series by the user Necrotongue (25)
Smart Power (2018) (S02E09)
I was stunned by how the show suddenly remembered what made the first season so good. After episodes of dullness, the creators shifted away from melodrama and brought international politics into the mix. This episode had a solid atmosphere and pacing, making it engaging to watch.
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The Last Ceremony (2018) (S02E10)
Well, here we go again with a steep decline. Logic took another vacation, allowing all sorts of improbable events. Fred finds out the baby isn’t his and does... nothing. Offred's reunion with her daughter was a major misstep, loaded with so much emotion that it seemed designed to make sensitive viewers cry their eyes out. The plot takes a backseat to heartstring-tugging, presumably to boost viewership.
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Holly (2018) (S02E11)
The creators just keep on trying to tug at our heartstrings. The highlight was the genius moment when a childbirth scene was interrupted by a flashback to another childbirth. Brilliant! That deserves some kind of award.
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Postpartum (2018) (S02E12)
Seriously, what was the point of this episode? The first half focused on Serena Waterford's tough decision, only for the second half to completely undermine it, making me feel like I just wasted my time. I’m starting to think the creators are messing with us.
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The Word (2018) (S02E13)
Good news for me, the creators, and the fans of the show — this is officially the last episode I'll watch, rate, or review. I’m done wasting my time with this nonsense. A handmaid slaps a commander with zero consequences! The plot has been devoid of logic for a while, but the finale took it to a new level. Bravo!
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