Ep 11. Liars
- TVMA
- July 31, 2019
- 48 min
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9.2 (5,699)
June continues her quest to bring down Gilead from within, as she struggles to come to terms with the traumatic events of the past few weeks. In "Liars," the eleventh episode of The Handmaid's Tale season 3, June finds herself at a crossroads, as she must decide whether to trust the people around her, or go it alone in her dangerous mission.
As tensions rise between the various factions in Gilead, June finds herself caught in the middle. She is torn between her loyalty to her friends and the resistance movement, and the knowledge that her actions could endanger her family and the other handmaids she has come to care for. With the stakes higher than ever before, June must dig deep to find the strength and courage to do what's right, no matter the cost.
Meanwhile, other characters in the show are also grappling with their own crises. Serena Joy, still reeling from the revelation that she can never have a child of her own, must come to terms with the fact that she has been used and exploited by the very system she helped create. Aunt Lydia, too, finds herself in a precarious position, as her loyalties are tested and she must decide whether to continue to support the regime or side with the rebels.
As always, the show is expertly crafted, pushing the boundaries of what is possible on TV. The cinematography is stunning, with each shot carefully composed to convey the bleak and oppressive atmosphere of Gilead. The acting is top-notch, with Elisabeth Moss as June delivering another masterful performance, imbuing her character with a depth and complexity that makes her truly compelling to watch.
Overall, "Liars" is another excellent addition to an already stellar season of The Handmaid's Tale. With its powerful themes of resistance, oppression, and resilience, this show continues to be one of the most important and thought-provoking on television today. For fans of dystopian fiction and smart, socially-conscious storytelling, this episode (and indeed the whole series) is an absolute must-watch.