‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 2, Episode 8 Recap: Rebels with a Very Important Cause

*Warning: Spoilers ahead*

  • Serena and Offred join forces against Commander Waterford to try and save a young life.
  • Commander Waterford reasserts his dominance in his household in a striking way, literally.
  • Nick and Eden’s marriage takes (another) downturn as they struggle to find harmony.
  • Janine brings about a surprising miracle, and Aunt Lydia is just over the moon about it.

Let’s dive in, shall we?


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