I'm always dismayed when people sound off about close ups of Elisabeth Moss, as if they're not a valid artistic choice. There are many close ups of other characters and lots of wider shots of the lead actress. It almost seems misogynistic, to just criticise close crop shots of Elisabeth Moss.
As to the episode it is good to see the drive to normalise relations with Gilead, as would happen sooner or later. Elisabeth Moss gives a nuanced performance along with Yvonne Strahovski. As the breakdown of Canada's refugee program accelerates the fight for survival will necessarily become a fight for freedom, and that is what we see the start of in this episode, and the "enemy of my enemy" truly is my "friend". We probably all feel we know where this is going, and that's okay, as long as it is done with truth and respect. I, for one, look forward to the process.
