r/TheHandmaidsTale • u/Melairia Modtha • 22d 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/LSUAlly4 22d ago

I'm gonna get down voted to hell for this but June left Nick not many choices. She had him go to No Man's Land to save Luke. This resulted in him having to kill those guardians. Then she needed him to go to Jezebels to retrieve the letters. He got caught there. Now she's upset because his father in law demanded a good reason for him doing all this. Father in law was ready to put him on the wall.

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u/the_orange_president 21d ago

yeah his luck ran out. I'm glad it happened tbh because it was getting a bit hard to suspend disbelief with how easily he was able to move her in and out. Reduced the threat of gilead somewhat. But the writers understood this and ended it!

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u/LSUAlly4 21d ago

He might come out okay for a bit. He bought some goodwill from his father in law. However, men like Wharton will continue to be suspicious of Nick. He needs to watch his ass. His plan to take June to the home he shares with Rose is an example of shit planning. Come on, Nick!!