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The Handmaid's Tale – Season 3, Episode 6 Household

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June accompanies the Waterfords to Washington, D.C., where a powerful family offers a glimpse into the future of Gilead; June makes an important connection as she attempts to protect Nichole.
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The Handmaid's Tale — Season 3, Episode 6

The Handmaid's Tale — Season 3, Episode 6

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Stunning images can only mildly deflect the gruesome inequalities that The Handmaid's Tale continues to purport.

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Julia Raeside Guardian 12/13/2019
It all looked very beautiful this week, but the character-driven stuff was problematic for me. Go to Full Review
Ed Power Independent (UK) 07/15/2019
4/5
Household directed by Dearbhla Walsh... is a highlight of a sluggish third season. Go to Full Review
Allison Shoemaker AV Club 06/26/2019
C-
My sincerest hope is that the powers that be stop trying to be the shocking, timely The Handmaid's Tale and instead settle for being The Handmaid's Tale, which was already both of those things. Go to Full Review
Christopher Hooton NME (New Musical Express) 07/14/2021
The show remains exquisite, but something feels missing... Go to Full Review
Catherine Springer AwardsWatch 01/25/2020
Cameras are rolling as Fred and Serena take their spot at the top of the steps, with June in the middle. Fred begins the prayer, which is June's cue to kneel. As she kneels, all the handmaids follow suit, a powerful image. Go to Full Review
Fiona Flynn entertainment.ie 12/12/2019
The episode overall served as a much-needed change of scenery but also a chance for both June and us as the viewer to see the full extent of Gilead's power. Go to Full Review
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Episode Info

Synopsis June accompanies the Waterfords to Washington, D.C., where a powerful family offers a glimpse into the future of Gilead; June makes an important connection as she attempts to protect Nichole.
Director
Dearbhla Walsh
Creator
Bruce Miller
Executive Producer
Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Ilene Chaiken, Elisabeth Moss, Eric Tuchman, Mike Barker
Screenwriter
Dorothy Fortenberry
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 26, 2019