Ep 3. The Crossing
- TVMA
- April 28, 2021
- 63 min
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8.4 (3,794)
June continues to push back against the oppressive system of Gilead in The Handmaid's Tale season 4 episode 3, titled "The Crossing." As tensions rise in the underground network of rebels, June finds herself becoming embroiled in an ethical dilemma that tests her loyalties and her ability to keep a cool head under pressure.
After narrowly escaping with the help of fellow Handmaid Alma, June is forced to navigate a treacherous landscape of checkpoints and patrols in order to cross the border into Canada. With her every step watched by the powerful Guardians of Gilead, June must rely on her wits and her network of contacts to avoid detection and reach safety.
However, as they make their way across the dangerous terrain, June and Alma encounter a group of refugees who are in need of their help. Faced with the choice between abandoning these innocent people to their fate or risking everything to aid them, June is forced to confront the true nature of her own courage and compassion.
Meanwhile, back in Gilead, Commander Lawrence is grappling with his own conscience as he struggles to maintain his sanity and his sense of morality in a world gone mad. As he tries to balance his loyalty to the regime with his growing disillusionment, Lawrence must decide whether to risk everything to help June and her fellow rebels or to stay hidden and protect his own interests.
As the stakes continue to rise and the lines between friend and foe become increasingly blurred, "The Crossing" explores the many ways in which oppression can corrupt even the strongest of wills and the most stubborn of hearts. With its powerful performances, gritty realism, and hauntingly beautiful cinematography, this episode is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats and eager for more from this groundbreaking series.