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hlthe2b

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4. Ditto and that was before real life became synonymous to such a depressing degree.

Reply to patricia92243 (Reply #1)

Sat Sep 17, 2022, 08:12 AM

Sep 2022

The lead actress (Elisabeth Moss) is quite good and I liked her in other productions including Mad Men. So, I've thought about trying to go back and watch. But then came the SCOTUS decision and I just find it too painful and anger-producing.

If those who have followed the entire series can convince me otherwise, I'd gladly rethink, but...

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Question about Handmaids Tale [View all] Ferrets are Cool Sep 2022 OP

I found Handmaid slow and depressing, so I only watch about 5-6 episodes. patricia92243 Sep 2022 #1

I read the book and adored it. lark Sep 2022 #2

Have you read "The Testaments" sequel to "Handmaid's Tale"? Timeflyer Sep 2022 #3

No, I haven't. lark Sep 2022 #5

Ditto and that was before real life became synonymous to such a depressing degree. hlthe2b Sep 2022 #4

I'm a person who tries to guard my psyche from vanlassie Sep 2022 #6

Thanks for all the replies. Ferrets are Cool Sep 2022 #7

It's incredibly well-produced, FoxNewsSucks Sep 2022 #8

Thanks for this analysis Ferrets are Cool Sep 2022 #9

I just started The Boys FoxNewsSucks Sep 2022 #10

Whoever is doing the soundtrack is a genius. Cuthbert Allgood Sep 2022 #11