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The Handmaid’s Tale “God Bless The Child” Review: Emily Saves It, June Nearly Breaks It

The Handmaid’s Tale “God Bless The Child” is exceptional when Emily reunites with her family — and messy when June suddenly becomes a power broker between Fred and Serena.

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The Handmaid’s Tale “Useful” Review: Serena Learns What She Wants

The Handmaid’s Tale “Useful” works because it tells us who Serena is without flashbacks — and shows how far she may go to get Nichole back.

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The Handmaid’s Tale “Mary And Martha” Review: Emily Carries The Episode

The Handmaid’s Tale “Mary And Martha” works beautifully whenever it follows Emily in Canada — and struggles whenever June turns into the show’s rebellion mascot.

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Contagion in Outlander: What did Claire Fraser do?

The global Covid-19 pandemic brings to mind other health emergencies, real or fictional. We take a look at contagion in Outlander and how Claire Fraser handled it.

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How They Made It: Candied Pecan Whiskey Brownies (Ja-Brownies)

Welcome back to our occasional series, “How They Made It,” where we explore the food and drink of Outlander. This time we’re tweaking Lionel Brown and his gang with Ja-Brownies. Slainté!

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Outlander Easter Eggs in the Season 5 Finale: How Many Did You Find?

Obsessenachs love a good Easter egg and Outlander Season 5 did not disappoint. Here’s a look at the 30+ Outlander Easter eggs in the Season 5 finale.

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Outlander Season 5 Episode 12 Recap: Never My Love

Want to relive the Outlander Season 5 Episode 12? We do a minute-by-minute reaction to “Never My Love.” 

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In Diana Gabaldon We Trust: A Look at Outlander Episode 511

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon wrote Episode 511 “Journeycake,” proving again what book readers have always said: In Diana Gabaldon We Trust.

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Outlander Season 5 Episode 11 Recap: Journeycake

Want to relive Outlander Season 5 Episode 11? We do a minute-by-minute reaction to “Journeycake.” 

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How They Made It: Classic Rum Punch from River Run

Welcome back to our occasional series, “How They Made It,” where we explore the food and drink of Outlander. This time we’re toasting Jocasta & Duncan with classic Rum Punch. Slainté!

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