Handmaid's Tale Finale: Explosive Deaths & A Taylor Swift Surprise!
Okay, you guys, are you still reeling from the Handmaid's Tale penultimate episode? Because I am! Seriously, who saw that coming?! I'm talking, of course, about the explosive deaths of Commander Lawrence and Commander Nick – two characters who have been absolutely central to the entire series.
The Shocking Deaths That Left Us Speechless
Let's be honest, we knew some major characters were probably biting the dust this season. The show’s never shied away from brutal honesty, and the penultimate episode certainly lived up to that reputation. But losing both Lawrence and Nick? That was a gut punch. I mean, Nick? June's former lover, the father of her child? The emotional weight of that scene, especially for June… oof.
The whole sequence leading up to it was incredibly intense. June, Aunt Lydia, and a group of Handmaids facing execution? Then Luke swooping in for a dramatic rescue? Classic Handmaid's Tale, right? But then, the focus shifted to the mission to take down Gilead’s top brass, and boom. Plane explosion. Two beloved characters gone.
- Commander Lawrence's decision to self-sacrifice was both heartbreaking and heroic – a final act of defiance against the system he helped create.
- Nick’s last-minute decision to join Lawrence on that flight…well, that's still sinking in. It was a truly surprising and tragic end for a character with such a complex arc.
And can we talk about that final conversation between Nick and Lawrence? Short, but incredibly powerful. It highlighted the ripple effect of June’s actions and choices. It was deeply moving.
Aunt Lydia's Uncertain Future
Aunt Lydia's also in a precarious spot. She’s clearly conflicted, and while she helped the Handmaids this time, her allegiance remains… uncertain. Will she embrace the rebellion fully or continue to walk the line? Only time will tell – and the final episode of course!
A Taylor Swift Surprise
Now, for something completely unexpected: Taylor Swift's re-recorded "Look What You Made Me Do" playing during the episode's most pivotal scene! This isn't just a random song choice; it was perfectly aligned with the themes of rebellion and reclaiming power. I mean, it was incredible. Talk about a perfect soundtrack for a revolution.
Elisabeth Moss, who's also an executive producer, even talked about how she had been wanting to use a Taylor Swift song for years! It was the perfect storm of epic moments.
What About The Testaments?
Let's not forget that a spinoff series, The Testaments, is on its way. This will pick up with Aunt Lydia and a new generation of Gilead inhabitants. The final episode of the *Handmaid's Tale* is likely to set things up for this next chapter in the Gilead story.
Overall, the penultimate episode was a wild ride. It left us heartbroken, shocked, and completely hooked for the final episode, which is sure to be just as dramatic!
What are your thoughts?
