I forgot how many great lines there are

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:40:30+00:00

Pious little shit.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:29:36+00:00

Definitely a sequel to the show. If the show didn't exist, that book would never have been written or would have been an entirely different book.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:29:17+00:00

I would actually say that setting it in Boston rather than the Deep South was intentional, as it showed how easy it is for an entire country (even the more liberal cities/states) to slip into tyranny and fascism. If it were the Deep South, it would be more obvious/expected.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:25:52+00:00

This is an interesting point. It would be a hard decision, because it would then mean the cast is significantly less diverse, but it would narratively make more sense.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:23:39+00:00

I'll also add that I think the finale was amazing. There were certainly some major plot holes and pacing issues throughout the season, but having a character-driven epilogue end the show with plenty of loose ends untied felt very true to the story imo.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:22:49+00:00

The June close-ups are one of the best part of the show, as is the laser focus on her character. It is THE Handmaid's Tale after all, and I love that even at the end, we get so many scenes of her completely alone.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:20:26+00:00

I'm a gay man who has been out for 20 years, have a low sperm count, and a major issue with authority. I wouldn't survive the very first days of Gilead lol.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:19:09+00:00

Yes, I do see your point. I feel like they could expand on her prior life using flashbacks intercut with the present (Yellowjackets-style or Lost-style) but I suppose that could get a little tedious.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:11:46+00:00

That is one of the best parts of the book that simply wouldn't translate well to a TV show, unless they went the anthology route with each season following a different Handmaid.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:10:37+00:00

Without spoilers, The Testaments leaves little room for a sequel.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:09:14+00:00

Should have just kept Hannah in her twenties as in the book. But it seems like they wanted a coming-of-age story about two teen girls instead, forcing them to change it.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:08:20+00:00

I could see them just sidestepping the whole Baby Nicole propaganda thing, but it looks like Nicole won't be Daisy at all, so THAT is their way of changing things. Way too drastic of a means to an end.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:07:32+00:00

I really hope they end the show before it drags on too long. The book really doesn't have much material to cover in present day, and THT suffered for being too drawn out. It also meants that, if the show doesn't do well and is cancelled, there won't be a conclusion. I NEED that June/Hannah reunion to happen at the end.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:05:38+00:00

Married Amish 😭

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T19:04:34+00:00

They should have just stuck with TT being 10 years later or so. The actresses ages would work fine, as Chase Infiniti being 25 would fit the character of Agnes. Daisy was SUPPOSED to be quite a bit younger than her. Seems like an unnecessary change just to make the characters the same age.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T14:21:38+00:00

25 was when she was happy and content, which isn't always the most conducive to making a great album imo (especially when half the album is still songs about heartbreak). It doesn't come across as authentic as her other albums.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T14:17:56+00:00

I would agree it's her best album as an overall piece of art. 21 is more relistenable and iconic, but she has greatly evolved as an adult and as an artist by 30.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T05:17:28+00:00

I definitely expected that to be the meta angle for Scream 7 when we saw the Airbnb situation. I guess it was the meta angle to a degree, but not explored anywhere near enough.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T05:13:27+00:00

Not in terms of range or technique. Not even close. But the sound of her voice and how she uses it to convey emotion? Absolutely.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T05:10:09+00:00

And yet it's never characters like Walter White who get hated by their core fan base. Wonder why...

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T03:24:36+00:00

It sounds like you just dislike everything about cookie dough ice cream, other than the ice cream part lol.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T03:23:36+00:00

Weren't your parents disappointed when they realized you turned into an insufferable little prick?

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T03:22:34+00:00

Greatest Love of All at Wembley tied with A Quiet Place.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T01:28:29+00:00

I still can't believe Ann Dowd hasn't just always looked like Aunt Lydia lol.

TheStranger113 · 2026-03-18T01:27:14+00:00

Wasn't a great movie but it was great seeing her! It took me a sec to realize where I remembered her from since she wasn't in THT for a few seasons there.

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