Join us as we recap episode 8 of season 6 of The Handmaid's Tale for which you are cordially invited to the wedding of the century. Serena makes a big commitment, June and Moira execute their dangerous plan, and Aunt Phoebe tries every which way to send Aunt Lydia off to sleep. We don't know about you, but we won't sleep a wink until we understand what is going down in this big Mayday plan. There's so much to talk about, let's get into it. Contains spoilers of The Handmaid's Tale episode 608, 'Exodus' (written by Yahlin Chang and directed by Daina Reid).
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D'Arcy Carden on playing Aunt Phebe in The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 (Interview)
D'Arcy Carden is our guest in this special bonus episode of Eyes On Gilead, recorded on the Toronto set during production of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 episode 7. D'Arcy talks about playing the mysterious new character of Aunt Phoebe, and how she personally handled being a die-hard fan of the show when she landed the role.
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Ever Carradine on Playing Naomi in The Handmaid's Tale (Interview)
You're in for a treat with this special bonus episode. The one and only Ever Carradine, Naomi Putnam/Lawrence herself, dishes about playing the MVP of The Handmaid's Tale. How does Naomi view her relationship with Serena? What's her attitude towards Janine? And does Ever base Naomi upon anyone in particular? Find out all of this and more in this funny and fascinating interview, recorded on the set of The Handmaid's Tale during the shoot of episode 607. Fiona was there, don't you know (funny she hasn't mentioned that yet).
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Bruce Miller on The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 So Far
In a special bonus episode, friend of the show and The Handmaid's Tale's creator, executive producer, and former showrunner, Bruce Miller, joins Fiona for a wide ranging chat about the progress of the sixth and final season of his iconic series. Bruce gives us great insights into the June and Serena dynamic, about Moira's increased role in season 6, and about the various ways that Luke and Nick are each evolving. Get ready to read between the lines! Also, Fiona takes the opportunity to personally thank Bruce for the Holly 'gift' this season.
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The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 7 Recap
Join us as we recap episode 7 of season 6 of The Handmaid’s Tale, in which June spirals after a shocking revelation, and Serena plans for a prestigious future. On the podcast there's cause for introspection after last episode's events, and we consider concepts of 'goodies' and 'baddies', and what the show has always revealed about human nature. Trust us, you are going to want to talk this one out. Contains spoilers of The Handmaid's Tale episode 607 'Shattered' (written by Katherine Collins, and directed by Daina Reid).
Join Fiona Williams, Haidee Ireland, Sana Qadar, and Natalie Hambly every week with SBS' award-winning The Handmaid's Tale companion podcast, Eyes on Gilead. There is a lot going on in this series and we think it helps to talk it out at the end of every episode. BEST COMPANION PODCAST - FINALIST - 2022 New York Festivals Radio Awards BEST ARTS & CULTURE PODCAST - BRONZE AWARD - 2020 Australian Podcast Awards BEST FANCAST - 2019 Australian Podcast Awards