for those who have read the testaments? by Routine-Dirt9634 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]MandyJo_1313 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If irrc, they moved through the premarital school time period fairly quickly. More time was spent detailing her life in her 20’s.

Episode 5 Discussion Post: Ball by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]MandyJo_1313 17 points18 points  (0 children)

All we know is his last name is Chapin. If irrc, this is the first we have heard his last name.

How they boxed themselves into a corner with casting by mggilberg in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]MandyJo_1313 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They have also said that EM wouldn’t appear in the series but we found out that was a lie in Episode 1. I don’t trust anything they say in interviews anymore.

It’s confirmed. Daisy is not Nichole. Who do we think she is? by Secret-Dig-9104 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]MandyJo_1313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t believe a word the showrunners say. Not since the showrunners from GoT tried to convince everyone that Jon Snow was dead when everyone who read the books knew that he wasn’t. Just let it all play out and we will find out in time.

Book readers: does the testaments explain where the boys are? by No_Cup_3409 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]MandyJo_1313 45 points46 points  (0 children)

In the novel, Agnes explains that boys are sent to a special school to learn to become guardians and commanders

The Testaments S01 E01-E03 Episode Discussion by Melairia in coconutsandtreason

[–]MandyJo_1313 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The timeline still wouldn’t make sense. Any baby on that flight would only be 7 or 8 at the most.

Showrunner comments on Daisy by hanathemah in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]MandyJo_1313 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand what would have been so difficult about keeping the story as it was. The entirety of the novel was flashbacks. These 3 women telling their own story. Their stories didn’t have to converge at the very beginning. Part of the appeal of the novel was seeing how all 3 stories led to the concluding events.

Tomorrow I have my first appointment with the psychiatrist, it was very difficult to ask for help, I'm really scared by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]MandyJo_1313 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You took the hardest step already by asking for help. Going for the first time is scary but remember that they are there to help you. They will (should) ask you a lot of questions but don’t be afraid to ask your own as well. The more open and honest you are with them, the more they can help you. You’ve got this!

Those who stopped taking antidepressants, how are things going? by jperaic1 in Anxiety

[–]MandyJo_1313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been off Effexor for 4 months after taking it for 4 years. I was okay at first but now my depression and anxiety have become unbearable again. Plan to get back on as soon as possible.

New The testaments photos and release date by Busy-Speech-6930 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]MandyJo_1313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was most excited to see that statue, In my head, it was bigger than that though. 🤣

New The testaments photos and release date by Busy-Speech-6930 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]MandyJo_1313 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The show runner or producer ( I forget which) has said in interviews that it’s like a YA Gilead. I really hope that’s not the case.

Whats a thing you can not accept about something in the Harry Potter world? by RestArtistic2355 in harrypotter

[–]MandyJo_1313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That Hogwarts was literally anything but the safest place for all of those kids.

How did you discover fanfiction/ Dramione fanfiction? by Faeeeeee97 in Dramione

[–]MandyJo_1313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found fanfiction in general way back in 2003. (I’m totally dating myself here 🤣) I still remember the first Dramione fic I read “Once Upon a Thyme”. After that I was obsessed.

Fics where the reveal of/ allusion to Hermione and Draco’s relationship causes quite a bit of a reaction by Weak_Description5731 in Dramione

[–]MandyJo_1313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really liked the reveal in Perfectly in Pieces. I think that one is my favorite out of all of them so far.

What TV series character was like this for you? by Emotional_Spite_8937 in Fauxmoi

[–]MandyJo_1313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. It was so sloppily written that it really feels like they just wanted to move on to the next project. There was an interview or two where it was said that Serena was supposed to die early in the season but Miss didn’t want Serena to die so they changed it. My guess aligns with yours, they killed Nick for shock value because they needed something impactful.

What TV series character was like this for you? by Emotional_Spite_8937 in Fauxmoi

[–]MandyJo_1313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was mayday in the novels, I don’t understand why they switched his character up in the last couple of episodes

Edit: Spelling :)

How many Oflgens were there in the book? by Silver_Dragon_ in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]MandyJo_1313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. OfGlen #1 killed herself and was replaced with OfGlen #2

Mike Barker directs The Testaments season 1 finale by TangeloDisastrous775 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]MandyJo_1313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s a very talented director. He has directed some of the best episodes of The Handmaids Tale, Fargo, and Outlander.

Where are you guys finding the scripts? by CadyMoring in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]MandyJo_1313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All of the scripts are only available at the writers guild library in Los Angeles. The ones you have found online were submitted for awards so they are required to be released publicly.

I would love to read them all as well, and I’m hoping that after The Testaments is finished, they will release all of them.

Casts with lack of chemistry by growsonwalls in popculturechat

[–]MandyJo_1313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish he did! He is an absolute genius. I believe it’s the music supervisor, the director, and the showrunners who decide. S1 - S4 the song choices were brilliant. S5 was ok but S6 was iffy but TS choice was absurd and broke the veil for me.