FTA-TV The Handmaid’s Tale

[drd23]

I think that protest was in Canada and that there are spies for Gilead there.

Which is why Gilead potentially organising to kidnap Nicole back was the "oh s**t!" moment to me - it would create an major international incident if they got caught/found out

 

[JackNah_8]

Serena wants Nicole back! She will do anything.

 

[jackn]

Serena wants Nicole back! She will do anything.

Do you think that? I don't think she does. She regrets the world they've built and the fact that led to her having to send her daughter overseas to have a decent life. I don't get the feeling she wants to bring her back to a country where she probably won't be taught to read and will have her finger cut off if she asks questions.

 

[drd23]

Serena is conflicted. She genuinely felt that Nicole was her baby despite the weird way Gilead society works, and as such misses her desperately hence why she contemplated drowning herself, so at least part of her wants Nicole back. OTOH jackn is correct in that she realises that Nicole is better off in Canada. She could go either way imo and will regret her decision regardless of which she chooses/what ends up happening.

Its these conflicting emotions and intents that makes her so interesting

 

[cartwright]

Serena is conflicted. She genuinely felt that Nicole was her baby despite the weird way Gilead society works, and as such misses her desperately hence why she contemplated drowning herself, so at least part of her wants Nicole back. OTOH jackn is correct in that she realises that Nicole is better off in Canada. She could go either way imo and will regret her decision regardless of which she chooses/what ends up happening.

Its these conflicting emotions and intents that makes her so interesting

Yep... they've placed her character so well. I have a feeling she will conspire with June but also betray her for her own wants too.....

and the whole tracking down Nicole in Canada, could be the way that there is officially a response if they do try to take her from there.

 

[Bazzar]

Do you think that? I don't think she does. She regrets the world they've built and the fact that led to her having to send her daughter overseas to have a decent life. I don't get the feeling she wants to bring her back to a country where she probably won't be taught to read and will have her finger cut off if she asks questions.

I agree with this. It's obvious she is smart enough to realise Nicole is not her baby, and has mentioned that to June a few times.
She was also deeply moved when talking to the Canadian journalists about the latest advances in fertility treatment that could possibly help her and those in a similar situation. That would be one of her great motivations for bringing Gilead down and a strong selling point when getting other wives on side

 

[JackNah_8]

Serena is such a complex character.

Spoiler: ep5

The airport scene was emotional. I didnt know what to expect.
omg at the ending! That was crazy.

 

[Neese]

Holy hell that was intense.
Excellent music in episode 5

 

[manureid]

What is the endgame from the last scene I wonder?

 

[Bazzar]

Aunt Lydia said not to be clever as their would be consequences. I think the Canadians watching would notice June's extreme fist clenching and come to the conclusion it's Gilead propaganda.

Nick Lowe's cruel to be kind was an interesting choice of music when Serena told Fred it's all over with Nicole.

Can't wait for next week.

 

[Gasometer]

First Class flight in Gilead leaves a bit to say....

 

[U2tigers]

Aunt Lydia said not to be clever as their would be consequences. I think the Canadians watching would notice June's extreme fist clenching and come to the conclusion it's Gilead propaganda.

Nick Lowe's cruel to be kind was an interesting choice of music when Serena told Fred it's all over with Nicole.

Can't wait for next week.

Sunday Bloody Sunday, at the end, symbolism the insurgency and revenge to come?

 

[Neese]

I was on the edge of my couch the whole airport scene in Canada.
I love that you just don't know what is going to happen in this show. It's brilliantly done.
I really liked Luke this episode too.

 

[Neese]

Also hanging out for Attwood's sequel

 

[JackNah_8]

Sunday Bloody Sunday, at the end, symbolism the insurgency and revenge to come?

Must be.

I hope June and the other handmaid's start to rebel.



Lol Luke was great...


Serena - "God bless you" Luke - "f .....!

Next week

Also hanging out for Attwood's sequel

Me too. Can't wait to read her version.

 

[Bazzar]

Watched it again this morning and was a bit puzzled by who Fred in the TV broadcast was referring to as the "dangerous fugitive" who kidnapped Nicole.
Was it Luke? that's who I assumed he was referring to , but he has proof through the refugee agency when he arrived in Canada, without Nicole, she was still in Gillead.
Or was it Emily? if so, will jeopardise commander Lawrence's involvement in her escape. He won't be happy at all if that s the case.

I also think Nick will play a big part in the remaining episodes now that the Canadian government has been bought into the kidnapping , because Luke has the proof that Fred and Serena aren't the biological parents, but that will then put Nick's life in jeopardy.

I also hope June somehow gets hold of Tuello's phone.

 

[JackNah_8]

Yes I think he was referring to Luke.

 

[U2tigers]

Yes I think he was referring to Luke.

I thought Emily, as Canada knows she escaped with the baby

 

[Bazzar]

I thought Emily, as Canada knows she escaped with the baby

By implicating the "dangerous fugitive" Emily, the Canadian media will no doubt look into the actual escape and not only will Commander Lawrence be implicated so will Serena. For that reason it puzzles me she would choose to go down this apparent route.

 

[DaveyBoy123]

Moss & Strahovski are really nailing their scenes this season! They were both amazing in ep 5

 

[JackNah_8]

I hope we get to see more of Emily, another great actress and character. I still cant believe it's the same actress from Gilmore Girls.

Israeli Trailer...

Spoiler: Israeli Trailer - ep6

a deal with the Swiss???

 

[Neese]

Does Nick say I'm going to deal with the Swiss? or mess?

 

[Bazzar]

The Swiss.
It would have something to do with the UN who are onside with the the Canadians against Gillead, and now because of the tape the Canadians know the Waterfords have no biological tie to Nicole, so it will be up to Nick to no doubt avoid death and strike some type of deal.

 

[JackNah_8]

Pretty sure he said Swiss.
So Nick would have to reveal he is the father, not Fred. Does Fred know this? I don't think he does, can't remember the exact details from the previous season.

Spoiler: ep6

And who is Mr Blaine??

Here's the reddit conversation

 

[drd23]

I assumed the dangerous fugitive was Emily