The Handmaid's Tale Season 2, Episode 8 Recap: "I Only Wanna Be With You" Elena Nicolaou. The music isn't happy, and finally June breaks into sobs similar to Serena's. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Emily is full of anger, she can't imagine anything but death and bombs. Gifts from Serena Joy for the help, and a bit more, I think. June imagines what Emily would do to her if she knew what she had been doing with Serena Joy. There are no anatomic, metabolic, or infectious conditions causing the baby to die. Story from TV Shows. The drama series, based on the award-winning, best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood, is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly part of the United States. The doctor is shocked to have been asked, but Doctor Hudson does the work. Janine is happy with her new assignment since it's just the ceremony. 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Read The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2, Episode 9 recap here! Yellow is a happy color. Serena Joy is straightening the help at the front door, waiting for Offred to take her place in the row. I do truly detest... We do our work in the evening. | She says she didn't read them. The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 Trailer. How dare you give up?? She seems pretty fucking happy. June: Do you miss working?Serena: It's a small sacrifice to be welcomed back into God's grace. When Fred arrives, you can feel the tension in the air. He denies her. But he's not stupid. She rolls her eyes after a praise be. Nick tells Eden he'll be a lot busier now that the Commander is back. On his bedside table are letters that were in the trunk. On The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 Episode 8 a sick baby tests Offred and Serena. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. A sick baby tests Offred and Serena's new bond. It's Yvonne Strahovski's turn to shine in Serena Joy-heavy episode. Eden is excited about her homemaking skills. The Handmaid's Tale Season 2, Episode 8 Recap. “Don't let the bastards grind you down.” Adapted from the classic novel by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States. While Janine cries in the arms of Aunt Lydia, Serena goes to Dr. Hudson. By purchasing this item, you are transacting with Google Payments and agreeing to the Google Payments. Description. She asks if Mrs. Waterford needs anything. He tells Rita he missed her cooking. This is the new normal, and an offense to God. Fred puts on an album. Is Serena starting a revolution? Serena knows of something that could help and wants June's opinion. The Commander is released from the hospital. How does she feel about falling? Perhaps Offred will have another reason to laugh again sooner than expected. On the way to the market, Janine is being Janine so beautifully. But this is new territory for Serena, I think. It's almost a shame that the emotion running through Hodgson's face doesn't preview an episode dedicated to her story. She's crying having been humiliated and tortured. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 Episode 8 Photos, About Us | Copyright Inquiry | Privacy Policy | Contact Us. June arrives at the door and tentatively knocks. Serena goes to Fred for help. Upstairs, Naomi gives the baby over to Janine, who rips off her mask, takes off her gloves and gives the baby the love and warmth it so desperately craves. She doesn't straighten June. Buy The Handmaid's Tale: Season 2 Episode 8 on Google Play, then watch on your PC, Android, or iOS devices. Happy home happy husband. [This story contains spoilers for season two, episode eight of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale, "Women's Work."]. With two episodes left to go, however, who knows what plot turns are around the corner? Janine finally faces Naomi and the Commander struggles to recover from a terrifying ordeal. This season is in progress. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted fundamentalist regime that treats women as property of the state. When compared with every episode of the masterful second season so far, ‘Women’s Work’ is a considered foot off the brake, its slow-burn tension not dissimilar to episodes from season one. In her room, June is listening to the music box when Serena Joy stops by. Then in her regular voice asks if she can do anything for her, Serena... Serena puts on her steely voice and says to go back to her room. He says don't ever touch my things and when she calls him sir, he realizes he's becoming one of them. One scene sees Gilead’s doctor, who used to work with Hodgson in an old life, hand over his stethoscope to her and the result is as powerful as June picking up the pen in the closing moments of the previous episode. June takes that as an opportunity to visit Fred. He also discovers June's involvement. It begins snowing outside. Janine finally faces Naomi. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Serena puts her hands over her mouth to keep herself from crying out not from physical pain, but from emotional pain. June and Nick touch hands before she goes into the room. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate.