The Handmaid’s Tale 2.10 FAQ
What’s it called?
“The Last Ceremony.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to Yahlin Chang (“ER,” “Supergirl”).
What says Hulu?
“A frustrated Serena grows desperate. Offred is faced with an unexpected reunion.”
How does this episode start?
With Ofroy. “You treat it like a job. An unpleasant job to be gotten through as fast as possible.”
Is Offred reunited with who I think she is?
That would be telling.
Is Serena caressing a matchbook and daydreaming about Waikiki?
No.
How is Fred Waterford dealing with his humiliating failure in Canada?
Both Waterfords are focused on Offred this week.
What’s doing with Emily/Ofglen and Janine/Ofwarren?
Both are back this week, but Emily gets the most screen time.
Does this episode offer flashbacks?
None that I recall.
Does this episode offer visits to Little America?
It does not.
The big news?
Serena counts her chicken before it’s hatched.
What else is Hulu not telling us?
No pop tunes this week.
What’s great?
Where Emily’s foot lands. Where June’s hand lands. Aunt Lydia’s disapproving headshake. Eden. Offred’s unexpected reunion. Elizabeth Moss. “Chances are better if I lay on my back afterwards.” “No one knows the things of God.” “And you never will.” “Don’t worry about it.” “Did it hurt?” “You’re lying.”
What’s not so great?
The Waterfords’ scheme seems poorly considered!
How does it end, spoiler boy?
“Get his keys. Follow me.”
11:59 p.m. Tuesday. Hulu.
