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I've watched the first three episodes and came to OOTV looking for the insightful perspective that only Twoplustwo can provide. Imagine my surprise that no thread yet exists for this show.

I'm finding this story to be pretty interesting so far, in kind of a Twilight Zone "could this really happen" sort of way. Fundamentalist religion gone wild and it's kind of scary.

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05-17-2017 , 12:15 AM

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This show is great so far, enjoying even more than Leftovers.

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05-18-2017 , 07:16 AM

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Show is insane. Elizabeth Moss absolutely killing it.

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05-18-2017 , 08:11 PM

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I've watched the first 3 so far. I recognize that Offred being clueless about pretty much everything in the present and the flashbacks is sort of a necessary conceit to explain everything to the viewer, but it's starting to feel a bit unbecoming of a heroine.

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05-18-2017 , 11:07 PM

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I'm watching episode #5 and I just now caught on to the Handmaids' naming convention. Offred is of-fred. Commander Waterford's first name is Fred. I didn't catch on until we saw the character Ofglen, whose new name is Ofsteven.

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05-18-2017 , 11:49 PM

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Show is insane. Elizabeth Moss absolutely killing it.

I feel her being a scientologist irl somehow helps

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05-19-2017 , 06:23 AM

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Great catch. Seems so obvious now!

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05-19-2017 , 07:49 AM

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Pity the poor handmaid who gets stuck with a guy named Al.

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05-20-2017 , 09:47 AM

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I feel her being a scientologist irl somehow helps

Ugh! I wish I could unknow this.

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05-20-2017 , 09:48 AM

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Pity the poor handmaid who gets stuck with a guy named Al.

ROFL!!

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05-26-2017 , 10:38 PM

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That's the whole season? Seven episodes and see you in 2018?

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05-26-2017 , 10:52 PM

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They deliver a new ep every Wednesday. I think there will be 10 in season 1.

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05-26-2017 , 11:36 PM

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OK, yeah, there's a few more on the way. I got bad info.

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05-29-2017 , 08:08 AM

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Watched the 1st episode and am completely hooked already.

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05-29-2017 , 11:26 AM

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Ugh! I wish I could unknow this.

Yup, knowing an actor is a nut detracts 20%.

Binged the first 7 over the long weekend. Love it.

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06-02-2017 , 12:14 PM

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I'm liking this more than Leftovers and Fargo... Too bad no one knows about it

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06-02-2017 , 11:27 PM

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It's definitely one of the best shows this spring imo. Lot of people missing out.

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06-04-2017 , 03:55 PM

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show is really dope

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06-07-2017 , 05:19 PM

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I haven't watched this yet, but I see that it has been picked up for a second season already. I read the book when I first heard about this show coming out. Pretty good read. Has anyone heard if season 1 is going to cover the entire book with any later seasons being new material?

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06-07-2017 , 11:08 PM

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I don't know and I haven't read the book, but based on where the TV show is right now I have to assume S1 doesn't cover the whole thing. Season's almost over and things just seem to be ramping up.

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06-08-2017 , 05:58 PM

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It's definitely one of the best shows this spring imo. Lot of people missing out.

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06-10-2017 , 10:40 PM

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never thought Alexis Bledel had it in her but she killed it in her role

(btw

Rory Gilmore)

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06-13-2017 , 02:41 PM

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Wow, this show is so good. It's also one of the most brutal things ever on TV. Absolutely worth a month of Hulu to watch

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06-14-2017 , 08:19 AM

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Can't believe this thread isn't more active. Watch this show, people.

Goddamn incredible finale. The entire season is flawless, really. If there is a performance more deserving of an Emmy than Moss', I'd love to see it.