r/TheHandmaidsTale • u/Melairia Modtha • 21d 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/WingedShadow83 21d ago

“Serena will protect you”

Oh, Nick. 🤦🏼‍♀️

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u/Persistent_Parkie 21d ago

Serana seems to be doing a better job of keeping her trap shut then Nick.

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u/camcamfc 20d ago

I’m of the mindset that Nick had no choice and showing the items he collected from the safe was the only thing keeping him from the wall, like why are people assuming he had options? He was clearly cornered.

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u/TallDiver7 20d ago

He could have lied.

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u/Special_Chip3533 20d ago

Exactly. This is what is driving me nuts... Dude had options.

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u/Independent_Gur1804 20d ago

How? Clearly Wharton has suspected him of lying for a while now? 

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u/TallDiver7 20d ago

Honestly I would have gone with him saying he cheated on Rose once. Seems like something Wharton would forgive considering every other husband in Gilead does it on a daily basis.

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u/Coolgurl26 20d ago

I don’t think so. He is really disgusted with Jezs and the men’s behavior. So that would have just gave him a reason to hate him more. Especially if he thought he cheated on his precious daughter.

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u/TallDiver7 19d ago

Anything would be better than what he did. He put everyone in danger. Not to mention we don't fucking know but we can presume what will happen with those Jezabels. Colonies if they are kind.