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The Handmaid's Tale – Season 2, Episode 6 First Blood

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The Handmaid's Tale – Season 2, Episode 6

First Blood

Aired May 23, 2018

Drama

Sci-Fi

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Offred finds unexpected allies and obstacles in her search for a way to protect Hannah; the commander prepares for the dedication of a new Red Center. Nick struggles with his new assignment.

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"First Blood" is an intriguing prologue to the world of Gilead, as well as Serena Joy's key role in bringing it forth.

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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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Julia Raeside

Guardian

06/25/2018

This week, she pushes Serena too far, but finds a surprising ally once more in Fred. I can't image him trusting her again in the slightest after her disappearing act.

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Judy Berman

New York Times

05/24/2018

What appeared to be a story line about how a smart, tough woman had suffered for beliefs that later silenced her suddenly becomes a demonstration of how much stronger Serena is than her husband, and how ruthlessly she fights to get her way.

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Christopher Hooton

Independent (UK)

05/24/2018

This episode easily could have ended with Serena, June and the knitting needle, and the viewer would have felt satisfied, but there was one more kink in the narrative in store, and a big one.

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Kelechi Ehenulo

Set the Tape

07/17/2020

4/5

Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) is a character that lives up to her reputation of vileness. But when you have an episode dedicated to showing the full wealth of her elitist personality, it's certainly worth paying attention.

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Brian Lloyd

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01/07/2020

The final seconds of this episode finally gives that sweet, sweet comeback we've all been waiting for.

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Jennifer Lind-Westbrook

Tell-Tale TV

06/14/2018

4/5

First Blood advances the storyline in a few major ways, and the push and pull between Serena and June makes their interactions the most complexly layered of the show.

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Synopsis

Offred finds unexpected allies and obstacles in her search for a way to protect Hannah; the commander prepares for the dedication of a new Red Center. Nick struggles with his new assignment.

Director: Mike Barker
Creator: Bruce Miller
Executive Producer: Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Ilene Chaiken, Elisabeth Moss
Screenwriter: Eric Tuchman
Network: Hulu
Rating: TV-MA (L|S|V)
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2018