The Handmaid's Tale - Hulu Original (Spoilers)

Agent Coulson · 26-03-2017 9:42am #1

Hulu's new show staring the always great Elisabeth Moss.

Starts April 26, 2017.

Agent Coulson · 26-04-2017 3:13pm

The first three episodes are out now on Hulu.

I watched the pilot and I have to say it's one of the strongest pilots I've seen in a long long time.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 26-04-2017 4:12pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

The first three episodes are out now on Hulu.

I watched the pilot and I have to say it's one of the strongest pilots I've seen in a long long time.

I'm reading the book at the moment before I start watching it (also I might wait until a lot of the shows I watch finish their current seasons next month), but going on what I've read of the book so far, I'm really looking forward to seeing this adaptation.

Frank O. Pinion · 27-04-2017 9:47am

This doesn't look very exciting. It seems like one of those "sci-fi" things, where the story is set in the future or alternate timeline, but it somehow resembles a period in our history. It looks downbeat and depressing, based on flicking through the episodes, not the trailer. Does this series have any "oomph"?

The lead, Elisabeth Moss, doesn't impress me. I don't remember really liking anything with her in it. Maybe, The One I Love (2014), I guess.

i71jskz5xu42pb · 27-04-2017 9:53am

Frank O. Pinion wrote: »

This doesn't look very exciting. It seems like one of those "sci-fi" things, where the story is set in the future or alternate timeline, but it somehow resembles a period in our history. It looks downbeat and depressing, based on flicking through the episodes, not the trailer. Does this series have any "oomph"?

It's based an great book from an amazing writer (Atwood's has done a few future/dystopia type books that were pretty good). I guess you have to be into that kind of thing. If it does the book justice it'll be great. Not see the show yet buy I've been looking forward to this for a while.

Agent Coulson · 27-04-2017 8:13pm

Finished the first three released episodes and they are as strong as anything I have watched in recent years.

The soundtrack is bloody brilliant as well.

WoolyJumper · 30-04-2017 2:04pm

Just watched the first 3 episodes. A lot of close ups and whispering under hats but I have to say I love it. The storyline is great, I'm really intrigued to know more about the world and what happened. I can see why they released the 3 episodes at once. It really picks up on episode 3 and now I'm hooked. Can't wait for the next episode. I might even read the book in the meantime.

Mr E · 03-05-2017 3:45pm

Renewed for a second season.

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/the-handmaids-tale-renewed-season-2-hulu-1202407505/

Agent Coulson · 03-05-2017 9:35pm

This is fast becoming my favourite show episode four keeps the high standard going.

WoolyJumper · 03-05-2017 10:27pm

As if I wasn't loving this already they went ahead and used Penguin cafe orchestra in their soundtrack

Agent Coulson · 11-05-2017 6:28pm

Another fantastic episode this week again I have been really surprised by good this show turning out to be.

Elisabeth Moss again showing why she is one of the best actresses in the world today.

scrumqueen · 13-05-2017 7:17pm

Read the book by chance only a couple of weeks before this came out and the first three episodes were very true to the book, almost word for word in the dialogue but obviously the flashbacks are to a world with smartphones etc which makes it even more terrifying!

Great season so far, even though Im not a huge fan of Elizabeth Moss I think she has been cast correctly for this role somehow.

Can't believe its been renewed for a second season so early on, this is surely a good sign!

Slydice · 13-05-2017 10:56pm

Watched the 5 episodes there. Thought it was done well.

I'd been thinking it was just the 5 for the full season and wondering how they could resolve it but then I check and saw it's 10 in total. Might just wait and give the 2nd five a go at once as well.

JP Liz V1 · 16-05-2017 4:43pm

Channel 4 has secured the UK rights

Slydice · 17-05-2017 4:30pm

Those last few scenes!

JP Liz V1 · 17-05-2017 11:14pm

It starts on Channel 4 on Sunday May 28th at 9pm

17-05-2017 11:34pm

Slydice wrote: »

Those last few scenes!

Got to admit that Nick does things to me

Triceratops Ballet · 18-05-2017 12:12pm

New episode to watch when i get home

I don't know if I should hope she does or doesn't get pregnant!

Agent Coulson · 18-05-2017 7:07pm

I say it after I watch a new episode but this is the best thing on tv right now.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 18-05-2017 7:46pm

Finished the book a few weeks ago, but only got a chance to start watching the series over the past few days. All caught up now and I think it's as strong an adaptation as any of the best book-to-screen I've seen. I like that they're covering all the contents of the book and then world building on top of that for longevity going forward. There's really only one big event that hasn't yet been covered from the book, but I don't think it's important right now for the direction they're taking the show, and I'm looking forward to see how the season plays out and what they do with Season 2. The casting is spot on across the board - no weak links at all.

18-05-2017 7:55pm

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

Finished the book a few weeks ago, but only got a chance to start watching the series over the past few days. All caught up now and I think it's as strong an adaptation as any of the best book-to-screen I've seen. I like that they're covering all the contents of the book and then world building on top of that for longevity going forward. There's really only one big event that hasn't yet been covered from the book, but I don't think it's important right now for the direction they're taking the show, and I'm looking forward to see how the season plays out and what they do with Season 2. The casting is spot on across the board - no weak links at all.

I read the book last summer, I think I know the event you're referring to.

Put behind a spoiler for those who haven't read the book - read at your own risk! (Don't read it. It'll ruin stuff for you.)

When the Commander takes her to the club and she runs into Moira?

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 18-05-2017 8:29pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I read the book last summer, I think I know the event you're referring to.

Put behind a spoiler for those who haven't read the book - read at your own risk! (Don't read it. It'll ruin stuff for you.)
When the Commander takes her to the club and she runs into Moira?

Yeah, that's the one. I'm sure they'll probably still throw it in at some point, but it's not essential as long as they get the important information from that part in by other means.

18-05-2017 8:34pm

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

Yeah, that's the one. I'm sure they'll probably still throw it in at some point, but it's not essential as long as they get the important information from that part in by other means.

They will have to show it! However it's been renewed for a second season so they don't plan to conclude it in one go. I hope we don't have to wait.

Agent Coulson · 24-05-2017 11:31pm

Another good episode this time showing a part of the back story and how those that escaped are now dealing.

I can now safely say this is my favorite show on right now.

HalloweenJack · 25-05-2017 11:08am

Have been watching a few episodes the last few nights (think I've seen the first five so far) and this is a seriously impressive show.

It's a brilliant story and it's wonderfully created. Like a carefully thought out game of chess, it slowly seems to be coming together by revealing itself bit by bit. Some very interesting twists along the way. You need to keep your eye on what's going on.

Would definitely recommend for those of you wondering if its worth it.

Harry Palmr · 25-05-2017 7:16pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Channel 4 has secured the UK rights

Starts on Sunday at 9 PM.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 25-05-2017 8:57pm

Absolutely loved this week's episode even though it was such a major shift in focus, but it was brilliant.

Agent Coulson · 25-05-2017 9:01pm

Has anyone watched the film from 1990 starring Natasha Richardson, , Faye Dunaway, Robert Duvall, Aidan Quinn, and Elizabeth McGovern and the screenplay was written by Harold Pinter.

That an impressive group.

Agent Coulson · 31-05-2017 8:58pm

Another great world opening episode.

The music box analogy was simply fantastic.

01-06-2017 9:54pm

Up to date online... honest to god think this is the best show that's been on tv in years

kunst nugget · 04-06-2017 1:00am

Can't remember the last time I enjoyed a show as much as this one. Absolutely amazing production.

Agent Coulson · 07-06-2017 7:08pm

This is a truly amazing piece of art I can't believe there is only episode left this season It will be a long year waiting for season two.

If this show and cast do not clean up at the award shows over the coming twelve months it's a total joke.

Surreptitious · 07-06-2017 8:53pm

I've only seen two episodes so far, it seems very visually appealing.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 07-06-2017 9:37pm

Flawless season so far and with just the one episode to go, I'm expecting it to be a cracking finale.

mzungu · 09-06-2017 1:14am

Great show. Really enjoying it so far.

Panthro · 11-06-2017 9:45pm

Sees DUP in the UK.
Watches handmaid's tale...
Worries!

whatever76 · 12-06-2017 12:27am

watching on Ch4 pace so on 3rd episode -

can anyone explain what Operation they gave to Ofglen - she can still have a child I gather but not sure what exactly they did to her ?

mzungu · 12-06-2017 12:35am

whatever76 wrote: »

watching on Ch4 pace so on 3rd episode -
can anyone explain what Operation they gave to Ofglen - she can still have a child I gather but not sure what exactly they did to her ?

The operation on Ofglen was FGM.

whatever76 · 12-06-2017 12:43am

mzungu wrote: »

The operation on Ofglen was FGM.

:rolleyes: - doh!! thanks ...

Surreptitious · 12-06-2017 1:54am

Awful

I guessed by what The Matron said to her.

endacl · 12-06-2017 1:58am

Frank O. Pinion wrote: »

This doesn't look very exciting. It seems like one of those "sci-fi" things, where the story is set in the future or alternate timeline, but it somehow resembles a period in our history. It looks downbeat and depressing, based on flicking through the episodes, not the trailer. Does this series have any "oomph"?

The lead, Elisabeth Moss, doesn't impress me. I don't remember really liking anything with her in it. Maybe, The One I Love (2014), I guess.

On the contrary, it takes "stuff that happens to (other, foreign) people today, and places it in the context of 'what if that happened to us'" It's powerful stuff, and brilliantly handled.

It's not alternate timeline. It's alternate geography.

whatever76 · 12-06-2017 2:06am

Surreptitious wrote: »

Awful
I guessed by what The Matron said to her.

I know - frightening !

Ms Doubtfire1 · 13-06-2017 10:04am

thanks guys - was looking for something decent to binge on..now I know where to go.:D

Triceratops Ballet · 13-06-2017 10:05am

Ms Doubtfire1 wrote:

thanks guys - was looking for something decent to binge on..now I know where to go.

If u wait til tomorrow you'll have all 10 episodes

whatever99 · 13-06-2017 3:14pm

I saw the film version years ago, the one with Natasha Richardson, and thought it was really good. The series is excellent too, and very unsettling. I didn't find the film as unsettling, and I don't think that's all down to how well it's made (although, that is a big part of it - the music in the series is great and very atmospheric, for example), but some of it is pertinent to the times we are living in. You'd almost think it could happen!!

Triceratops Ballet · 13-06-2017 3:25pm

whatever99 wrote: »

but some of it is pertinent to the times we are living in. You'd almost think it could happen!!

That's the thing about it, to me I can see how we get from where we are as a society now, to the situation in the show. It doesn't seem too far off and dystopian to me, it seems maybe like an alternate timeline for our world!!

Agent Coulson · 14-06-2017 12:53pm

Just finished the season and I think that might just be the most perfect start to finish season of TV I have ever watched an amazing job done by all involved.

From the acting to the soundtrack to the directing I don't think I can find a single fault in any episode.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 14-06-2017 1:02pm

Yeah, fantastic series and faithful adaptation while building on the novel... Can't wait for Season 2 where I'll be completely in the dark, having no source material beyond this point...

WoolyJumper · 14-06-2017 8:52pm

The final episode was absolutely brilliant. So tense yet satisfying at the same time.

Dial Hard · 14-06-2017 9:17pm

dottie_lottie wrote:

It doesn't seem too far off and dystopian to me, it seems maybe like an alternate timeline for our world!!

Atwood herself refers to THM as speculative rather than dystopian fiction.

Slydice · 15-06-2017 12:32am

Just finished. Season was done well.

Notable mention to Episode 3 for shock value ending.

Top episode that got me in the feels was 7. The one with this song at the end:

Overall, the setup.. (I'm guessing was based on the literature).. was alright. Though it might be a sign I've watched a lot of dystopian stuff in that I thought some of the world building could've been stronger.

Final episode:

I was looking at the act of rebellion and thinking: NOT GOOD NOT GOOD!

Like.. either Aunt Lydia would be made an example of .. or they'd slowly torture Janine until someone killed her. Cos of that I was all like.. someone just do a mercy killing.

Anyway then the ending eased up on that idea as I'm thinking we won't see what happened to them and instead we'll get to see more of the world (probably more bad stuff). Saying that though.. they could do a Horror reveal later to have a big impact reveal of what happened to the Janine and the group who wouldn't stone her.

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