Review of The Word

The Handmaid's Tale: The Word (2018)
Season 2, Episode 13
8/10
Heroes Sacrifice
26 December 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Yes. there were times in 2d season where there are too many close up of June's angst, fear, sadness. There are a few moments that dragged, but overall, an excellent season that adds depth to Margaret Atwood's novel.

Some reviewers complain that not all of that characters act 'responsibly' or predictably. Well, that's called real life. People often act irrationally ro do stupid things. Nick's bride Eden refuses to renounce her love and chooses death (how the writers did it is so evil) June goes back rather than escape. These are things heroes do - give themselves up for others. In war, some soldiers jump on a hand grenade. Not all POWs escape (in WW2, many Allied soldiers had many failed attempts but kept trying).

The cinematography is incredible. I love how the use of flashbacks allows you to see the characters "Before". The writers foreshadow things well (sometimes a bit heavy handed, but hey). Great twists. Who is evil, who is good? No one is completely one or the other.

Great entertainment, looking forward to the next season.
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