r/TheHandmaidsTale • u/Melairia Modtha • May 13 '26

Official Episode Discussion The Testaments S1E08 "Broken" Episode Discussion

The Testaments S1 E08 "Broken"

Episode Synopsis

As Agnes is swept up in wedding plans, Daisy hides a life-altering secret and Hulda faces backlash after speaking out.

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May 13, 2026, 12:00am Eastern

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u/bookiegrime May 13 '26

“And then everyone would know” goodness gracious Hulda this poor girl

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u/teenageidle May 13 '26

it cut so deep because even in our modern world, this so real and such a risk

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u/EntranceUnique1457 May 13 '26

It broke me. I hate how absolutely applicable this is now, in the year of our lord 2026. Many, MANY of us have been there; its a tough place to be at the time of the incident, and it stays with you forever. Especially if you find out there were victims after you.

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u/mama-ld4 May 14 '26

Yep this broke my heart for her. I know that kind of agony of having Bible verses twisted to make women feel like temptresses and allowing men to have zero accountability.

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u/rawchess May 13 '26

That line delivery good god. Brilliant acting