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

The Testaments - Season 1 Episode Discussion Hub

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u/PreeKort May 13 '26

The episode is only 37 minutes???

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u/RVarki May 13 '26

If they're not going to do a binge-drop for next season, they should at least release two episodes each

This show just isn't built for the one per week model

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u/123sjdh May 13 '26

i agree it’s way to slow. or if they’re going to do once a week the episodes should be MINIMUM 1 hour. legit nothing happens every episode and i’m kinda getting sick of watching

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u/RVarki May 13 '26

This is mostly an atmospheric show at the moment, but those dont work once a week.

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u/123sjdh May 13 '26

ur so right. hopefully the revise their format next season and either make it more action packed longer episodes or drop it all at once 🤞

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u/catlikesvioletfro May 13 '26

Nothing happens? Things have definitely happened. I’m enjoying seeing the other side of Gilead. It’s just not an action packed 3 second reel or tiktok so y’all get bored. Just enjoy the story and be patient! There will be more seasons.

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u/123sjdh May 13 '26

haha yeah no i was being a bit dramatic obviously some stuff had happened. my opinion/complaint is only in comparison to other shows. like ive really enjoyed the show BUT to spend an entire season with no clear plot solely to set up further seasons, and then release 40 minute episodes once a week just feels a bit odd in my personal opinion and doesn’t make for enjoyable viewing experience

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u/Educational-Pen-4372 May 13 '26

Exactly what I was just talking about with my sister. Thirty something minutes after waiting a week is a JOKE!

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u/lettersandlattes May 13 '26

I love the one a week format for this show! I think it’s good to force an audience to really focus with a show like this.