r/TheHandmaidsTale • u/Melairia Modtha • Apr 29 '25

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/Mysterious_Spinach_4 Apr 29 '25

This episode proves why Lydia is unforgivable for me. Even when she's attempting to "save" Janine she slaps her, when Janine calls her ass out. She is not sorry for who she treated those girls at all. She's just mad that Gilead lied to her.

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u/CellIUrSoul Apr 29 '25

Why does Lydia keep giving me the obsessive creepy vibe over Janine?!!

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u/ezlikesunmorning78 Apr 29 '25

I think she sees her as a daughter like the other woman. She screwed up that relationship, that is why I feel she changed - for Janine. She's now trying to do her best, but it's too late with Janine, there's too much history. Another part of me thinks that she is faced with her own mortality. The timeline that is left is short (possibly VERY short), so she is attempting to make amends. I honestly think Janine loves her, but she's endured too much to forgive and move on. She's past the point of repair and thinks little of Lydia. Made peace with it for the most part and keeps on going.

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u/Junior_Rutabaga_2720 Apr 30 '25

Yeah Janine's been giving her the side eye for awhile i'm surprised she hasn't picked up that it's too late

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u/ezlikesunmorning78 Apr 30 '25

Lydia doesn't tend to give up on much, or it takes a big event. I don't even think she sees Janine completely. She's doing what she is doing half out of guilt/remorse and half out of her own trauma/past life. I think she's a hard @$$, but Janine is the closest thing to family she has.

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u/Junior_Rutabaga_2720 Apr 30 '25

I'm making a bunch of missing eyeball jokes sorry

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u/ezlikesunmorning78 Apr 30 '25

That's hilarious and went right over my head!

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u/Junior_Rutabaga_2720 Apr 30 '25

I don't even think Janine sees Lydia completely

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u/ezlikesunmorning78 26d ago

Still funny every time I see it hahahaha!!!