Warning: contains spoilers forThe Handmaids Taleseason six episode five Janine.
Of course New Bethlehem was a lie.
In episode five, Lawrence learned the truth.
New Bethlehem and its offshoots will become old-school Gilead.
Lawrence, Nick and Serenas assurances about the repatriates safety will be dust in the wind.
And the Sons of Jacob will celebrate with scotch and blowjobs.
Hell, hed probably be president.
As June predicted, it didnt take long for Maydays plan to go awry.
Nobody can joke about degradation like abuse survivors can.
Madeline Brewer has always been a thousand-watt bulb in this show, and she continues to burn bright.
Nick, Wharton and Lawrence make three commanders at once on this show with complex inner lives.
The question is, in what direction will each of them turn now?