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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Anyone watch this last night?

Not sure what I think of it yet. It's quite moodily shot. Lots of long lingering silent looks between people.

Will probably watch it next Sunday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I watched it, will definitely watch the next instalment. I haven't read the book so looking forward to seeing how it unravels.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

Fell asleep early last night,what channel was it on again?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you seen the korean film the handmaiden,its a stunning film

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep am on episode 7... episode 8 tomorrow.

The book is sooooo much better the serial makes my partner ask questions re. The way things are ran by the system...

It's good tho... it gets better lol

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

I watched it and I will definitely watch it again next week, I'm intrigued by the storyline

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Watched the last half then went on to watch the very first episode of twin peaks

No wonder I'm bloody confused

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Have you seen the korean film the handmaiden,its a stunning film"

Yes, not the same thing though. The film was based on the Sarah Waters novel Fingersmith, the TV series is based on the Margaret Atwood novel of the same name (i.e. the Handmaid's Tale). Missed it last night but hope to get it on catch-up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I read the book, great book, one of my favs. Watched the programme it's quite good. Won't spoil it for everyone but carry on with it. Worth it. Dreamcatcher Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought it was great. Made for uncomfortable viewing at times. Dystopian to say the least.

I'm intrigued to see how it plays out so will definitely follow the series.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Have you seen the korean film the handmaiden,its a stunning film

Yes, not the same thing though. The film was based on the Sarah Waters novel Fingersmith, the TV series is based on the Margaret Atwood novel of the same name (i.e. the Handmaid's Tale). Missed it last night but hope to get it on catch-up"

You are correct,film is excellent and tv series looks good,i shall be watching it

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

Well I've just watched it,blooming cheerful wasn't it!

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By *ryst In IsoldeWoman
over a year ago

your imagination

I watched it and found it fascinating... Definitely will be tuning in again next Sunday night.

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By *reeneyedbuddhaCouple
over a year ago

on tees

I've read the book and enjoyed, little twist at the ending and either remember watching an older film or tv series before and enjoyed it as well..greeneyes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What channel is it on please?

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"What channel is it on please? "

Ch 4 on Sunday nights.

I'm recording it to watch with a friend in a few weeks.

Atwood has given this adaptation her backing so I am hopeful it will be faithful to the book.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I've read the book and enjoyed, little twist at the ending and either remember watching an older film or tv series before and enjoyed it as well..greeneyes "

There was a film with Natasha Richardson but I don't remember a series.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Anyone still watching it...controversial ending to last night's episode!

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

The TV adaptation is chilling and it needs to be. I loved (well, not loved because it made me sad and angry but that was kind of the point) the book. The film adaptation didn't have the same gutwrench. This version does, so far. Brilliantly done.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it's a really good adaptation of the book, it gives me the chills. Elisabeth Moss is brilliantly cast. Atwood had a cameo role in the first ep too.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

It better have a happy ending that's all I can say!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm watching it but am completely confused. But I will carry on watching.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best thing on TV at the moment. Beautifilly made and so atmospheric.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Just seen the whole series here. Well made and performed. A prophetic story? We are just so close to this becoming a reality

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just watched episode 10... Is that it? ????? (Grrrrrr) I seriously hope they are going to finish the story off! Boils my piss when they end something like that!

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Tease for season 2, if they do well and get funding.

I don't know if season 2 diverted from the original book plot though.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Renewed for season 2.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't seen the first series or read the book. Is it worth catching up on?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I haven't seen the first series or read the book. Is it worth catching up on?"

Yes. Book is always better.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

When Attwood wrote the book she said that every single brutal thing that happens in the book has already happened somewhere in the world.

She made up the story but the horrific things that happen are based on things that have happened or are happening.

Shocking hey?

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

It really is sublime and incredibly thought provoking TV

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I haven't seen the first series or read the book. Is it worth catching up on?

Yes. Book is always better. "

Thanks I'll give it a go.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I haven't seen the first series or read the book. Is it worth catching up on?

Yes. Book is always better.

Thanks I'll give it a go. "

I read the book not long after it came out in the 80s and really thought we'd never see anything like that again. As time has gone on it feels prophetic.

Then I read some posts on here and think it is entirely possible.

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By *oodymonsterMan
over a year ago

Near Shrewsbury

Great series

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By *exyspecs and supermanCouple
over a year ago

A house, a very big house in the country

I've watched the first series.

Waiting to catch-up with the second series once it's finished on nowtv.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone watch this last night?

Not sure what I think of it yet. It's quite moodily shot. Lots of long lingering silent looks between people.

Will probably watch it next Sunday "

Wait isn't that show finished

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Anyone watch this last night?

Not sure what I think of it yet. It's quite moodily shot. Lots of long lingering silent looks between people.

Will probably watch it next Sunday

Wait isn't that show finished"

No. Series one, which was quite close to the book, ended. Series 2, which uses the ideas from the book and expands them beyond that story, is currently on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is my favorite show.... one episode actually made me cry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nick having sex with his new wife,with the weird glory hole sheet

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

I'm hooked, there's been some realllly dark moments in season 2!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

It's a hard watch tonight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Every single programme on tv is there just to fill in the gaps while we wait for the next series of Peaky Blinders.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hope they bring Aunt Lydia back..... she is fierce...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a hard watch tonight. "

I'm watching it now on 4+1

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I watched the first episode ... not since didn’t care for it ...

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"It's a hard watch tonight.

I'm watching it now on 4+1 "

Steel yourself.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Elisabeth Moss acts her socks off.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Series Three is back tomorrow night (Sunday).

I'm excited to see where they take us.

Although, I may be even more excited to read Margaret Atwood's sequel, The Testaments, after waiting for over 30 years for it.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

90 minutes. Don your red habit and bonnet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"90 minutes. Don your red habit and bonnet.

"

I never did read it. I watched the first episode but don't have time to catch up. So I'm taping it on my trusty Betamax for the winter months.

From what I've seen so far it's a Trump documentary.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm excited this is back on

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By *BWandhusbandCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

Just watched the first episode of the new season. Such a good show even though it's upsetting at times.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"90 minutes. Don your red habit and bonnet.

I never did read it. I watched the first episode but don't have time to catch up. So I'm taping it on my trusty Betamax for the winter months.

From what I've seen so far it's a Trump documentary. "

It was first published in 1985 and I read it as a dystopian near future. I never imagined it would be one I would live to see.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"90 minutes. Don your red habit and bonnet.

I never did read it. I watched the first episode but don't have time to catch up. So I'm taping it on my trusty Betamax for the winter months.

From what I've seen so far it's a Trump documentary.

It was first published in 1985 and I read it as a dystopian near future. I never imagined it would be one I would live to see. "

That's why I haven't read it. It's too real/ possible.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

It's tragic that we've got so close to such an awful possibility. Didn't watch last night but looking forward to it.

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By *c1989Woman
over a year ago

Manchester


"Elisabeth Moss acts her socks off.

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I think she's a brilliant actress and plays it all so well.

I've almost finished madmen too which she has a main role in and I will probably give top of the lake another go.

I do enjoy this series. Its themes are dramatic but not entirely out of the realms of possibility.

Everything that has happened on the show has happened somewhere in history at some point.

Haven't watched last night's yet but slightly concerned as the source material has run out and well most of us know what happened with GOT when that happened.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Season 1 I viewed as incredible 2, less so but still captivating. The strength initially was the authors amazing book. The show then had to progress iys story based on what thr production company felt it could sustain for more season. Season 2 was tough viewing at times, due to the atrocious treatment of people, especially women. I hear season 3 will be less horrific, so am pleased, as it's compelling viewing. The production and acting is phenomenally good.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I have not watched it or read the book. I’m planning on if for a holiday read.

What are the parallels with today’s society that people are worried about?

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By *c1989Woman
over a year ago

Manchester


"I have not watched it or read the book. I’m planning on if for a holiday read.

What are the parallels with today’s society that people are worried about? "

Particularly the me too movement. Women's autonomy and their objectification. Victim blaming.

Religious fundamentalism.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I have not watched it or read the book. I’m planning on if for a holiday read.

What are the parallels with today’s society that people are worried about? "

The premise is that the US splits with the religious right creating a totalitarian state called Gilead. It is male led but, women on the right enabled it. Women's and gay rights are rolled back and punishments are brutal and sometimes final. Women are owned by men. Birth rates low and fertile women are given to infertile couples to become 'Handmaids', there just to breed.

The new book, The Testaments, is due out in September, sets out Margaret Atwood's version of what happened to Gilead.

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