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The Handmaid's Tale – Season 3, Episode 12 Sacrifice

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94% Tomatometer 17 Reviews
Losses among their own rocks Gilead's leadership; Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada; June worries about disruptions to her plan, only to have tragedy strike the entire household.
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The Handmaid's Tale — Season 3, Episode 12

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"Sacrifice" shocks on many levels, with sharp direction from Deniz Gamze Ergüven and an unsettling final offering that sets the stage for season three's exhilarating final installment.

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The Handmaid's Tale — Season 3, Episode 12

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Ed Power Independent (UK) 08/26/2019
3/5
After the dreary place-holder that was episode 12, the only way, surely, is up. Go to Full Review David Canfield Entertainment Weekly 08/07/2019
While June has certainly gone down a dark path this season, it's safe to call this the point of no return. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Vox 08/07/2019
Even if I don't particularly care for all of the characters telling June what a hero she is, it's worth it for the way director Deniz Gamze Ergüven (she's back!) orients her camera... Go to Full Review Christopher Hooton NME (New Musical Express) 07/14/2021
Whatever happens, it's poised to be a thriller next week, the season having really picked up after a fairly slow start. Go to Full Review Catherine Springer AwardsWatch 01/25/2020
The episode ends with a trademark closeup of June's eyes, looking up, daring the world to stand in her way. Go to Full Review Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry 08/14/2019
This is another strong episode giving me hope that this show is reclaiming its former energy. One thing I've always loved about it, aside from being visually stunning and heart-wrenching, is the personal stories. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Losses among their own rocks Gilead's leadership; Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada; June worries about disruptions to her plan, only to have tragedy strike the entire household.
Creator
Bruce Miller
Executive Producer
Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Ilene Chaiken, Elisabeth Moss, Eric Tuchman, Mike Barker
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 7, 2019