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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…

The Handmaid's Tale: June Season 2 Premiere

The Handmaid’s Diaries: June – SEASON 2 PREMIERE

July 26, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Today we’re discussing the season 2 premiere of The Handmaid’s Tale: June. Cold opens, freedom, silence, and a little bit of Fenway never hurts…

The Handmaid's Tale Season one Finale Night

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Night – SEASON ONE FINALE – Episode 1.10

July 23, 2019 Blake 2 Comments

Today we’re chatting the season 1 finale of The Handmaid’s Tale: Night. We’re watching a show with guts – but also one that I’m afraid doesn’t know exactly what it wants to be.

The Handmaid’s Diaries: The Bridge – Episode 1.09

July 19, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Today we’re chatting The Handmaid’s Tale: The Bridge – episode 1.09. Any journey throughout a television show requires three main parts – characters, relationships, and change. But most importantly, payoff. Luckily, we get plenty of all them here…

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Jezebels – Episode 1.08

July 18, 2019 Blake 1 Comment

Today we’re chatting The Handmaid’s Tale: Jezebels – episode 1.08. I discuss why this is getting uncomfortable, why this flashback works, and why I so badly want to punch Nick in the face…

The Handmaid’s Diaries: The Other Side – Episode 1.07

July 17, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Today we’re discussing The Handmaid’s Tale: The Other Side – Episode 1.07. We get a clear look into another world, but it seems to fall a little flat because I’m not sure why we should care…

The Handmaid’s Diaries: A Woman’s Place – Episode 1.06

July 15, 2019 Blake 1 Comment

The Handmaid’s Tale: A Woman’s Place – episode 1.06 review: a fantastic tale of world building, getting too much of what you ask for, and shock endings…

Stranger Things: A Review of Season 3 And Is (SPOILER) Really Gone?

July 10, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Stranger Things Season 3 review: a welcome return to form for the Netflix juggernaut series of nostalgia, and it even ends on a surprising emotional note – let’s chat about if really sticks…