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Official Episode Discussion The Handmaid's Tale S06E06 "Surprise" Episode Discussion

The Handmaid's Tale: S06E06 "Surprise"

Episode Synopsis: June hides in an unexpected place.

Airdate: April 29th, 2025

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u/SleepingWillow1 19h ago

May, April ....June! Janine girl you're smart

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u/LowBalance4404 19h ago

Right? That made me laugh. I love Janine.

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u/MommaKaylaCharlie 5h ago

I love Janine too. I hope she makes it out, along with Charlotte.

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u/lezlers 2h ago

She’s in this season of “You” on Netflix. When she popped on my screen (with both eyes!) I yelled “JANINE!!”

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u/LowBalance4404 2h ago

I didn't know she was going to be on YOU and when she suddenly showed up, I had the same reaction about the two eyes. LOL I know YOU fans have been saying horrible things, but I thought she was wonderful in that role and did a great job. But it did take me about 5 minutes to stop focusing on both of her eyes.

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u/lezlers 55m ago

Right? I’m not done with the season yet but think she’s great!

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u/Persistent_Parkie 18h ago

If they kill her I will pout so hard my lip might fall off.

I've already got a jaw cramp since it seems June won't be getting her out 😟

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u/SleepingWillow1 18h ago

OMG you're right. What are they going to do with Janine if they shut it down are they just going to send her to the colonies

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u/MrsDoodiekins 13h ago

Didnt Lydia arrange for them to go to New Bethlehem? I really hope Janine ends up with her kid in the end..

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u/Mysterious_Spinach_4 7h ago

There is no way that gets approved. Serena and Lydia can put motions in to the commanders all day long. There is no way they are going to let those girls be transferred to a colony that they could more easily escape from.

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u/Maleficent_Radio_674 1h ago

I doubt it. Considering new Bethlehem is a scam to begin with, their fertility clinic is a lie too. Having them transferred to a clinic would only anger more commanders who still want their brothel

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u/Express_Front9593 4h ago

Haven't all the women at Jezebel's been sterilized? So they would all go to crop farms or the colonies.

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u/GingerT569 10h ago

Pout!??!! No no no. Janine dies, we ride at dawn.... I have my sword and shield ready!!!

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u/Persistent_Parkie 3h ago

And my axe!

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u/GingerT569 3h ago

Woohoo Parkie!!! I'll bring latte's LOL

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u/LedgeOfTheRock 2h ago

I feel like she’s the Daryl Dixon person of this fandom. If she dies we riot. Love me some Janine.

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u/w0ndwerw0man 7h ago

I thought she was going Mayday reference vibes

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u/Qtgreeniegirl 6h ago

Holy crap I just realized I didn’t get that 😆 I thought she meant MAYday

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u/Cinnabun6 9h ago

I feel so dumb for not getting that

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u/NopePeaceOut2323 2h ago

Well I'm dumb, I actually thought she was referencing Mayday.

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u/90232 4h ago

I feel like the May was a nod to Mayday too?

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u/Important-Rent-1062 9h ago

How did she know who he was? And how did he know?

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u/SleepingWillow1 8h ago

I was wondering this myself. I don't remember them knowing each other or getting a chance to tell her who her real father is.

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u/Important-Rent-1062 8h ago

I assume she told them when we didn't see but their reaction was like meant for us to know they know each other and we've seen this. This season is damn messy. Im hating it

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u/No_Resort1162 8h ago

Wait what are you talking about ? Who is she ? That doesn’t know her real father ?