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The Handmaid’s Tale

This devastating adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s classic is compelling television.  Set in an alternative present day where far-right Christians took over the US, creating the religious state of Gilead.  Women have limited allowed roles – including Handmaid – a concubine for the leaders.  This expands on Atwood’s original narrative in thought provoking ways.

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Rating: 10

Emo Score: 8

Emotionally difficult, thought provoking, grim, violent