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The Handmaid's Tale – Season 2, Episode 9 Smart Power

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The Waterfords embark on a diplomatic trip abroad; Serena faces the temptation of life outside Gilead; Luke and Moira grapple with survivor's guilt; Offred seeks support from allies.
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The Handmaid's Tale — Season 2, Episode 9

The Handmaid's Tale — Season 2, Episode 9

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"Smart Power" dramatically builds on The Handmaid's Tale's gripping arc en route to a climactic season finale.

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Bruce Miller

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Elisabeth Moss

Offred

Joseph Fiennes

Commander Waterford

Yvonne Strahovski

Serena Joy

Samira Wiley

Moira

Alexis Bledel

Ofglen
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The Handmaid's Tale — Season 2, Episode 9

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Julia Raeside Guardian 07/16/2018
The koshing of Janine was callous, but the spewing rage aimed at the Waterfords went some way to diluting the usual grimness. What would have been a 4 rises to a 6, thanks to Isaac's casual brutality. Go to Full Review Alonso Duralde What the Flick?! 06/15/2018
This show gives you the chance of revolution...No matter how dire the circumstances are, there are people who are going to fight it and maybe topple it. Go to Full Review Hillary Kelly New York Magazine/Vulture 06/14/2018
4/5
There really is no rational reason that Canada would invite the Waterfords at all. But Handmaid's Tale had to kick-start what I'm assuming will be further escalating tensions with our no-longer-friendly neighbors to the north. Go to Full Review Fiona Flynn entertainment.ie 01/07/2020
The best and most uplifting part of the entire episode, nay, series to date, was when Nick delivered the news to June that Luke loved her, that he would never give up, and oh yeah, that Moira escaped and is alive and well. Go to Full Review Jennifer Lind-Westbrook Tell-Tale TV 06/20/2018
4/5
The Handmaid's Tale continues to entangle several key characters in unlikely alliances. Go to Full Review Andrea Thompson The Young Folks 06/15/2018
8/10
The Handmaid's Tale achieved a milestone in that it finally got me to sympathize with Serena, "Smart Power" does something far more essential. It holds her accountable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis The Waterfords embark on a diplomatic trip abroad; Serena faces the temptation of life outside Gilead; Luke and Moira grapple with survivor's guilt; Offred seeks support from allies.
Director
Jeremy Podeswa
Creator
Bruce Miller
Executive Producer
Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Ilene Chaiken, Elisabeth Moss
Screenwriter
Dorothy Fortenberry
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 13, 2018