I really liked this last episode, was a good balance between plot and emotion, unlike the childbirth one where it was meant to be contemplative and sadly beautiful but it didn't have much of an effect on me. I think I enter a numb mode when I start watching THT, otherwise, this series would be unbearable.
I was surprised at Eden's plot. I thought she was only using Isaac to try to make Nick care at least a bit, but she obviously loved him. I was surprised they chose to make her a rebel in the end, and not follow a line closer to Serena's - suffering from the consequences of their power structures but still fighting for it. I really liked the scene where Nick tried to dissuade her, really touching. Their execution was heartbreaking even though they weren't that likable.
This episode had some great acting btw. That scene of Offred and Fred talking in the kitchen, you could feel her hatred moving almost unnoticeably in her facial muscles. That scene of Serena trying to breastfeed was just disturbing, But that pervy expression in Fred's face when June's milk wets her dress was one of the most haunting things I have ever seen in TV. It was quick, it didn't have any clues, but that face is so scary and disgusting at the same time. Great acting by Fiennes there.
Talking of scary and disgusting, wtf is Commander's Lawrence household? What are those people up to? They left kinda ambiguous if they are somewhat rebellious (even he being the Colonies mastermind) or if they are just too insane to even to obey Gilead's laws. The house is the complete opposite of the Waterford's house. What I liked the most was how we step into Emily's shoes and can't know anything more than what she does. That weird shift during the drinks was very disturbing too.
Excited to see in how they will finish the season since it looks a lot to wrap up. The next episode is the last one, right?
