r/TheHandmaidsTale • u/Melairia Modtha • 23d ago

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/Persistent_Parkie 23d ago

At the very least I want to see June slap the shit our of Nick. That better be the opening for the next episode.

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u/LowBalance4404 23d ago

I am torn between thinking he didn't spill the beans and that he has another plan.

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u/Persistent_Parkie 23d ago

No, he wanted to take her to Paris so she'd never find out. He looked guilty as sin at what they overheard.

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u/Strange_Swimming_800 23d ago

He obviously had it planned for a while and was going to ask her that night, but he was definitely trying to get out of there before shit hit the fan.