Heroic

I thought this episodes reviews were overly critical. It was important to set the rest of the series up, by showing June's sanity tested. Very well done. With clean, IKEA like settings. No distractions

Don't listen to those saying this episode dragged. For a true fan of this show it's a fantastic insight into how the Gilead dystopia has took its toll mentally June, conveyed via some very well-written and well-acted scenes and some delightful symbolism.

If you're watching this show for the "action", then skip this episode, as you might be disappointed at the lack of loud noises or hangings. But for a true fan, take your time, allow that white box room to evelop you, and enjoy this welcome change of pace.

My first review ever on IMDB but I just couldn't let all these negative reviews steal the show's depth and power. This episode was one of the best of this season. The repeating song, June's thoughts, the excruciating light and slowness in that hospital room, they all made me understand and live every second of this painful world of Gilead. If you think this episode was terrible, please, just stop and listen to what's happening around you. I guarantee all you hear are your thoughts and your life's repeating song.

I dont think that the people who are criticizing the show saw the others seasons. I agree that the pace is slow, but that is part of The Handmaids Tale, both book and tv show. So don't start to complain about that now! It's impossible to have a revolution the way people want it, Gilead will never fall with June using bombs, guns. That way she will end up in the wall, as the doctor said to her in this episode: " how long have you had suicidal thoughts?" I do believe that this episode was great to develop Junes character, who has lost herself in the past episodes. She needed to be reminded that Handmaids are not the enemies, Gilead is. Her revenge on Ofmathew means nothing to the revolution and get her nowhere near Hannah.

After watching the final episode , i can now tell how this episode was so important.