
'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 5 Episode 1 Proves That June is Not The Monster
Warning! This article contains spoilers for season 5 episodes 1Blessed be the Fruit! The Handmaid's Tale season 5 premiere was released on Hulu Wednesday, and half of the fandom still has goosebumps. Unlike other seasons, we have no idea where the characters will end up. Everyone is in a unique predicament, and we're not playing by Gilead's rules any longer. There's no way of knowing what will happen. It's exciting.The first episode is a gutwrenching performance focused on trauma and stigma. It examines how Serena and June process Fred's murder, and how their reactions affect the people around them. It's realistic and unsettling, and at times it's difficult to watch. But ultimately it gives us a little bit of comfort, and we get many of the answers we've been waiting for. It also sets the stage for what is sure to be an epic struggle between the two female titans.