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The Handmaid's Tale – Season 3, Episode 5 Unknown Caller

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86% Tomatometer 22 Reviews
June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that could have far-reaching ramifications.
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The Handmaid's Tale — Season 3, Episode 5

The Handmaid's Tale — Season 3, Episode 5

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Gripping and well-acted from start to finish, this pivotal episode sets the stage for a custody battle that may prove to be the catalyst for war.

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Bruce Miller

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The Handmaid's Tale — Season 3, Episode 5

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Julia Raeside Guardian 12/13/2019
The scene where June talks to her husband on the phone for the first time after their long separation, my heart was in my throat. Go to Full Review Ed Power Independent (UK) 07/10/2019
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The episode really does take you on a journey. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Vox 06/19/2019
Unknown Caller," that truly made me think this show still had plenty of life left in it. Go to Full Review Christopher Hooton NME (New Musical Express) 07/14/2021
Distracting narrative logic abounds in this new episode... Go to Full Review Catherine Springer AwardsWatch 01/25/2020
In a beautifully-done transition, while that buoyant song is still playing, the scene shifts to a camera zooming over the ocean, finally honing in on Serena, sitting in the window at her mother's house as the music slowly fades away. Go to Full Review Fiona Flynn entertainment.ie 12/13/2019
'The Handmaid's Tale' has been known for its shocking, cruel and chilling scenes, but episode 5 of season 3 was harrowing in a much more emotionally fraught way. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that could have far-reaching ramifications.
Director
Colin Watkinson
Creator
Bruce Miller
Executive Producer
Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Ilene Chaiken, Elisabeth Moss, Eric Tuchman, Mike Barker
Screenwriter
Marissa Jo Cerar
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 19, 2019