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The Handmaid’s Tale -- “Safe” - Episode 510 -- Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto. June (Elisabeth Moss) and Luke (O-T Fagbenle), shown. (Photo by: Russ Martin/Hulu)



Although we didn't get a death or potentially fatal injuries in this finale, "Safe" sets up every major character for a significant amount of action in the upcoming final season. To recap:



* June is escaping the evil Canadians by train with Hawaii as her hopeful final destination

* Luke has been arrested and will have to go to trial for killing the man who attacked June

* Nick has been detained after smacking Commander Lawrence at his wedding reception and tipping his hand about his attachment to June in front of Commander Mackenzie

* Janine has been arrested by the Eyes after mouthing off to Naomi and gossiping with one of Commander Lawrence's marthas

* Aunt Lydia has been left shattered by Janine's arrest and her disillusionment with the system she's dedicated her entire belief system in

* Moira and Rita are still in Toronto and probably won't have much to do next season, at least not on screen.

* Fred is still dead.

* Serena is escaping the evil Wheelers by train (also Canadian) and trying to bum newborn diapers off other passengers



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PHOTO EMBARGOED FOR USE UNTIL November 1 at 9:50 pm PT. The Handmaid’s Tale -- “Allegiance” - Episode 509 -- June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elevate his status. Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford), Naomi (Ever Carradine) and Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu)



A failed raid leads June to have to consider Lawrence's offer of being able to see Hannah as a resident of New Bethlehem. When he tries to apply pressure though, June snaps back with an epic level of venom. Meanwhile, Serena takes advantage of her hosts' own arrogance to make her escape with Noah.

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The Handmaid’s Tale -- “Motherland” - Episode 508 -- June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies. Hannah (Jordana Blake), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu)



In "Motherland", Paul and Caroline chat about New Bethlehem, June's conflict about which way to go in order to get Hannah back, and Serena's new station in life as a handmaid for the Wheelers.

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The Handmaid's Tale S5E7 "No Man's Land". Yvonne Strahovski and Elisabeth Moss. Image by Hulu Copyright 2022.



It's all well and good to wish your enemy dead. It's totally another thing when she's helpless and about to give birth in the middle of nowhere.

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The Handmaid’s Tale -- “Together” - Episode 506 -- June and Luke’s mission puts them in serious jeopardy. Serena senses a threat from her benefactors. Lawrence and Nick make a shocking power move. Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) and Nick (Max Minghella), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu)



After last week's disastrous trip into Gilead, we spent this week watching Luke pace around his makeshift cell next to cool-as-a-cucumber June. And did all that nervous energy do him any good? Next time you decide to join the Resistance, take some self-defense courses beforehand, Luke. Caroline has a lot to say again about Luke's overall lack of understanding when it comes to Gilead and its zealous supporters.



Elsewhere in Gilead, Lydia manages to make an example out of a rapist - as long as it aligns with Commander Lawrence's need to wipe an enemy off the board. Or at least that's Paul's theory.

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The Handmaid's Tale Ep 505 "Fairytale". O-T Fagbenle as Luke and Elisabeth Moss as June. Image by Hulu. Copyright 2022.



What could go wrong when June and Luke decide to sneak over the border and into Gilead? No "Fairytale" ending in this one. Seriously. Certain members of this podcast were yelling at the screen when Luke pushed June to take Jaeden's advice to rest up in the Bowl-o-rama before heading back into Canada's safe embrace. As you'll hear in this podcast, Caroline has strong beliefs about Luke's dim future on planet earth given how little he's learned over the years.



Then there's Caroline's theories on Serena and her possible status as a handmaid in exile, rather than "unofficial ambassador". Paul wasn't ready to hear what Caroline had to share, so this is your warning to strap in and get ready to look at Serena in a whole new way.

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