Spoilers forward for the newest episode of The Handmaid’s Story, “Promotion.”
It is onerous to consider it, however we’re virtually executed with The Handmaid’s Story‘s run on tv. The Emmy-winning drama (which is streaming with a Hulu subscription) is in its sixth and closing season, and the strain is absolutely constructing. However after the newest episode that includes New Bethlehem I am critically fearful about Rita’s destiny on the present.
Whereas of us work out the right way to watch The Handmaid’s Story Season 6, hardcore followers like myself are trying ahead to the collection finale. This season has put a concentrate on New Bethlehem, which is offered as a extra forgiving Gilead and a protected place for refugees. In Episode 4, Amanda Brugel’s character confirmed she was staying till she obtained her household out of Gilead, and I instantly obtained a pit in my abdomen.
The general public could be very emotionally invested in The Handmaid’s Story, and Rita is without doubt one of the most beloved figures from the dystopian drama. Followers have been thrilled when she escaped Gilead throughout Angel’s Flight, and have been happy when she lastly stood as much as Serena Pleasure and Fred Waterford. However now that she’s again within the fictional nation, I am very involved about her security.
When Rita reunited with Nick in New Bethlehem, she revealed she was staying till she obtained her household again… even when took years. It seems to be like she’ll be in that location for many of the closing season, however what is going on to occur to the neighborhood if/when the residents of Gilead start rising up? I doubt that the total forged of principal characters goes to outlive Season 6, so this character’s specific location inside the story is probably going giving different followers purpose to pause as properly.
As precarious as Rita’s destiny seems to be from my finish, it was actually satisfying to see her lastly reunited along with her sister. She mentions her sibling early into the run of The Handmaid’s Story, in addition to having a nephew. When the previous Martha is protected in Canada throughout Season 4, she mentions that she’s been looking for her sister, hoping she was additionally a refugee.
Finally it seems to be like her sister was made into an Econowife in Gilead, and has remained within the nation within the years which have handed since Rita’s escape. She asks Nick for serving to discovering the remainder of her household and bringing them to New Bethlehem, which he says has the potential to take years.
I stay fearful about Rita, however I’m excited in regards to the narrative prospects of placing her and Serena Pleasure in the identical location. The dynamics of their relationship are fascinating, and perhaps they’re going to find yourself on the identical facet of historical past collectively. Solely time will inform.
New episodes of The Handmaid’s Story airs Tuesdays on Hulu as a part of the 2025 TV schedule. Fortunately for many who do not need to say goodbye, a by-product The Testaments can also be in growth.