The Handmaid’s Diaries

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

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…

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

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…

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The Handmaid’s Diaries: Episode 1.05 – Faithful

Let’s break down The Handmaid’s Tale episode 1.05, “Faithful”. We’ll cover why this episode continues the excellent run from the show so far, and why “desperation” is a hell of a drug.

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Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum Meaning: Hope Is Not Rebellion Yet

Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum means “Don’t let the bastards grind you down,” but in The Handmaid’s Tale, the phrase gives June hope before it gives her rebellion.

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The Handmaid’s Diaries: Episodes 1-3

  Welcome to the Handmaid’s Diaries – an informal live-time series as Mary and Blake watch The Handmaid’s Tale.  Today we’re discussing episodes 1.01 “Offred”, 1.02 “Birth Day”, and 1.03 “Late”.

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