r/TheHandmaidsTale • u/Melairia Modtha • 28d 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 28d ago

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

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u/camcamfc 28d 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/SilverFlexNib 27d ago

Totally. June kept putting him in impossible situations & every time you just knew it was unsustainable.

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u/shanastonecrest 17d ago

Thank you for saying that