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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Isabel Dempsey

How fans reacted to the latest bombshell episode of Handmaid’s Tale

  • The latest episode of The Handmaid's Tale, titled “Execution”, featured the deaths of Commanders Nick Blaine and Joseph Lawrence, and a near-death experience for June Osborne.
  • June and US representative Mark Tuello conspired with Commander Lawrence to bomb a plane full of commanders. Lawrence was unexpectedly forced to board the plane himself when the other commanders arrived early.
  • Commander Blaine chose to remain loyal to Gilead and boarded the plane as well.
  • The episode concluded with June witnessing the plane explode, killing both Lawrence and Nick. Fans reacted with a mix of shock and satisfaction on social media.
  • Fans have also expressed excitement for other storyline developments and the inclusion of Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)" in the episode.

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The Handmaid’s Tale fans left ‘crying’ and ‘screaming’ following major deaths in the latest episode

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