Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast (Episode 610)

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It’s hard to say goodbye, but here we are—the final podcast for The Handmaid’s Tale has arrived! Paul and Caroline dive deep into the 10th and final episode of Season 6, fittingly titled “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

After the thrilling climax of Episode 9, this finale took a quieter approach, focusing on resolution, emotional closure, and laying the groundwork for The Testaments, the upcoming sequel series based on Margaret Atwood’s novel. Paul and Caroline generally appreciated the emotional payoff and the sense of closure for characters we’ve followed closely for eight years. But not in every case.

They didn’t shy away from highlighting some storytelling choices that didn’t fully land. While not as critical as some online commenters, they felt that the finale spent a bit too much time on indulgent flashbacks and montages, time which could have been better used to deepen certain pivotal moments. (We’re looking at you, Naomi.)

Still, the journey has been incredible, and both hosts agree the finale succeeded in leaving us hungry for what’s next. Paul and Caroline will definitely return to cover The Testaments when it premieres.

Season 6:

601 | 602 | 603 | 604 | 605 | 606 | 607 | 608 | 609

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 | 510

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 | 409 | 410+Bruce Miller Interview

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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Music:
“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.