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The Handmaid’s Diaries: Holly – Episode 2.11

February 15, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.11 – “Holly”. Further proof that The Boss and Oprah are American treasures and tension is a dish best served cold…

The Handmaid’s Diaries: The Last Ceremony – Episode 2.10

December 11, 2019 Blake 2 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.10 – “The Last Ceremony”. Why Walter White and June have a lot more in common than you think…

The Handmaid’s Diaires: Smart Power – Episode 2.09

December 3, 2019 Blake 2 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.09 – “Smart Power”. Sometimes coconuts and treason might be your best option…

The Handmaid’s Diaires: Women’s Work – Episode 2.08

October 12, 2019 Blake 1 Comment

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.08 – “Women’s Work”. When you think you’re The Godfather, but you’re only Fredo.

The Handmaid’s Diaries: After – Episode 2.07

September 18, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.07 – “After”. Sometimes the pen is mightier than the sword, er, bomb.

The Handmaid’s Diaries: First Blood – Episode 2.06

September 17, 2019 Blake 2 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.06 – “First Blood”. Some People can’t be friends, some people shouldn’t be friends, and some people just get blown up.

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Seeds – Episode 2.05

September 5, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.05 – “Seeds.” An episode that doubles down on mental anguish, and finding the strength of a weed…

The Handmaid’s Diaires: Other Women – Episode 2.04

August 29, 2019 Blake 2 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.04 – “Other Women.” We see which of June’s identity wins, and we finally get some well needed consequences…

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Baggage – Episode 2.03

August 28, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.03 – “Baggage.” An episode dedicated to the notion of identity – whether it’s self discovery, having it ripped from you, or changing it to fit a mold.

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Unwomen – Episode 2.02

August 19, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Today we’re discussing episode 2.02 of The Handmaid’s Tale: Unwomen. There’s a difference between just plain old “world-building” and giving a real sense of texture to the world your show inhabits. Oh, and being absolutely terrifying while doing it…