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Hand Maidens Tale...worth a watch?

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Overseasmom100 · 03/07/2020 18:45

So want to binge watch something. Been recommended...
Ozark or Hand Maidens Tale.

What would your choice be?

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gamerchick · 03/07/2020 18:46

Definitely the handmaids tale.

AuntieMarys · 03/07/2020 18:46

Both are excellent

Overseasmom100 · 03/07/2020 18:46

What's it about without giving it away Grin

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Smallsteps88 · 03/07/2020 18:50

Both are fantastic.

The handmaids tale is very deep, though provoking and at times a stressful watch. (I had to build myself up mentally to watch it sometimes and felt drained afterwards) IMO it starts of really well but Jumps the shark a bit in the later seasons. Still worth watching.

Ozark is “lighter” (in comparison to the handmaids tale) and an easier watch but still really engrossing.

bashcrashfall · 03/07/2020 18:53

Handmaids Tale is great but dark - I wouldn't want to binge watch it.

sangrias · 03/07/2020 19:01

Handmaids tale!
I feel like its one of those ones you know you'll never forget watching.

Breathmiller · 03/07/2020 19:03

Both are amazing but on different ways.
I binge watched Ozark but even though I preferred Handmaids Tale, because I have an interest in the books and the topic in general I do think being forced to watch one a week was good for me. It is VERY heavy going.

mencken · 03/07/2020 19:06

Handmaids tale series 1 is good. Series 2 isn't so good and series 3 runs at a pace that would bore a snail.

Also a lot of seriously shit and mumbly actresses in it. Including, I'm afraid, the lead.

MaryRaddy · 03/07/2020 19:30

The Handmaid's Tale is brilliant. But be very careful, I binged watched it and became quite anxious and downbeat.

NoraLuka · 03/07/2020 19:36

The handmaid's tale is great but very dark as pp have said. I watched season 1 and was just starting season 2 in March. I found lockdown and wall to wall COVID news were making me anxious and evenings watching Handmaid's tale weren't helping so I stopped and haven't got back to it yet because I'm watching Lost instead

Luckystar1 · 03/07/2020 19:42

Yes A Handmaids Tale needs time for decompression afterwards. It’s absolutely amazing, but you need to give it time to be absorbed.

I loved series 1&2, the opening scenes of series 2 are the best tv I’ve ever watched.

Waitingforboristoletusfree · 03/07/2020 19:51

Handmaids tAle is definitely worth a watch. Very thought provoking and humbling.

Kittykatmacbill · 03/07/2020 19:54

The book is way better. Read that first.

CodenameVillanelle · 03/07/2020 19:54

You can't binge the handmaid's tale but you should watch it.

Ginger1982 · 03/07/2020 19:56

Both are great. The opening of Season 2 episode 1 of Handmaids Tale is absolutely horrific.

TheHighestSardine · 03/07/2020 20:01

Handmaid is just too depressing for me. I don't even have any triggers, I just hate how plausible the depicted society is.

Deadringer · 03/07/2020 20:01

Hamdmaid's tale, no contest.

Deadringer · 03/07/2020 20:02
  • handmaid's 🙄
stillfeelingmad · 03/07/2020 20:03

Where can you stream handmaids tale? It's not on Netflix but would love to re watch

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 03/07/2020 20:04

Hand maids tale is amazing, but yes quite dark. I watched it in my maternity leave pre-baby arriving and I cried a lot!

CuntAmongstThePigeons · 03/07/2020 20:04

Handmaid's tale 💯 Absolutely superb, but utterly chilling, very heavy watching as previous posters have said.

Pelleas · 03/07/2020 20:07

Handmaid's Tale - I agree with the pp who suggested reading the book first - it's much better than the series and it would be a shame to spoil the reading of the book with the very much second-rate drama.

WooYa · 03/07/2020 20:11

Definelty Handmaid's Tale, but like PP, if you are binge watching then prepare to feel anxious for a whole after. Its great and though provoking but some parts can be harrowing.

Overseasmom100 · 03/07/2020 22:29

Aghhh I dont want anything Im going to stress over or be scared!!!

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Whatelsecouldibecalled · 03/07/2020 22:34

Handmaids is fab. Even better if you get chance to read the book. One of the few tv adaptations that I feel have done the book some justice.

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