Did you misstype, perhaps meaning “misogyny”?
In the adaptation, Offred’s husband is (was) black and her daughter biracial, so I genuinely cannot tell if “miscegenation” is what you meant to say. But if your wife really is totally freaked out by miscegenation, I promise never to invite you two to dinner, as her head would probably explode once she saw my family. 
Yes, caught it immediately! Ms. Atwood has a very interesting, distinct visage. It was only a quick glimpse, but I sure did immediately recognize her.
I didn’t know if I’d be able to stick with it, but curiosity got the better of me and I did watch Episode 4 and will keep watching.
Did anyone see the SNL skit this week? Kinda fell flat with me, but I’m not watching the series. Anyone think the skit was good, given the series?
I thought it fell flat. Maybe if they did something like have the President of Gilead address the Handmaids; that being Mike Pence.
There is another thread in which the OP takes umbrage about how US society couldn’t possibly go in this direction. This is about discussing the show itself, as it airs. If you have read the book, please be mature and don’t play the internet spoiler - it is deeply unimpressive.
We’re already up to S01E04. I believe the first two hours aired together and now it’s weekly. Some points for discussion:
I really enjoy the pace and stillness which pervades every aspect of the drama, until the bad dudes turn up
At the start of E1 we didn’t see the husband die therefore, in drama, all bets are off - as above, I don’t know and don’t care to know who has read the book; jus’ making the point
I don’t see too much of this type of thing but I did see Children of Men and that was also pretty well done. I see Margaret Atwood - as well as about half of LA - is a producer on the show.
There seem to be be three time periods; before, during training and present. Sometimes that can be but here it’s not at all confusing
Ultimately I guess she wants her daughter back, and this play with the Commander is the beginning on her quest. Kind of tricky with the timelines but I guess act 2 started pretty much half way through E3. The quest now looks clear.
Who else is watching, and what do you make of it so far?
I’m two episodes in, and the very paced telling is a great improvement over the movie version - as much as I loved the novel and liked the movie (and miss Natasha Richardson), this take is so far the superior telling of the story. I especially enjoyed Margaret Atwood’s quick cameo.
It’s only two episodes so far, but both ending moments have made me laugh/clap/cheer/suck in my breath. That heartfelt, “Fuck.” is absolutely note-perfect.
I’m watching it and enjoying everything about it, including the pacing.
Regarding that, I read a brief interview with one of the producers who confirmed that there will be a second season. When asked if he thought it would be difficult to stretch the book out that long, he said something I found really interesting. (NO SPOILERS AHEAD.) He said regarding the book, in some cases they made a single sentence into an entire episode, and in some cases many pages were covered in an episode, and so on, with that kind of variability regarding fleshing some things out and keeping some things very tight, which all goes to pacing. I found that really cool, the idea that a single sentence could be adapted into a whole episode!
For the record, I read the book many years ago when it first came out. As I said, I am enjoying this adaptation.
There is also another ongoing threadstarted on April 27) after the first three episodes aired together) for the purpose of discussing the show without reference to today’s political climate. It got a little off track at first, but a mod steered it back onto the original track.
FTR: I’m fine if the mods want to leave this one open. I regret putting “boxed spoilers” in the thread title of the other one. Such a pain! :smack:
Emphasis added. You mean like this thread? 
Ah, I didn’t know.
It is a mess though; that thread is everything I would like to avoid. Not much chance, I guess.
So anyway, is the idea the Commander can’t get it up without a personal connection with his partner and that’s what the Scrabble us about for him? If so, perhaps his wife understands.
Obv. it’s also dangerous for him; his Achilles heel, which also empowers his Ofw/hatever …
I agree. It’s hard to talk about the show without talking about stuff that would qualify as spoilers.
Already addressed.
I just watched Episode 4. I’m not terribly interested in the flashbacks. Given: her life was pretty normal before the upheaval. Okay.
Why did Ofglen drive the car in circles instead of just taking off? I know she wouldn’t have gotten away, but still…
Also, something that bothers me, but is probably moot: If men are running the show, why would they come up with a sexual ritual that is so NOT arousing? I know the Ceremony is supposedly based on the Bible, but yikes–they could have drawn on the Song of Songs and come up with a Ceremony that would give them a chance of getting it up. (I know the book was written by a woman–just sayin’.)
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Can you edit the title and take out the “Boxed spoilers” please?
No doubt. I’m surprised Capt Whats-his-face was able to perform the first time around.
I misspoke earlier. I watched Episode 5, the one that was released today (May 10).
Regarding a second season-- I’m sure there is enough material, but this is so painful to watch, I’d like to see the regime overthrown. Watching it go on and on-- ugh. It hasn’t been in power all that long-- how did it become so entrenched?
I don’t think [del]Ofglen[/del] Ofsteven nee Emily (Ofred’s right, this is confusing) was even thinking of trying to get away. Everything she did was in impulse. Once she took off I assumed she was just going drive the call into a wall or off a bridge. Or just she how much shit she could do before the Guardians resorted to using lethal force on a Handmaid. So what happens to Emily now? Did she finally do enough to get send to the Colonies/hanged in spite of her fertility? Or worse, kept in a padded cell at the Red Center and tied to a bed for the Ceremony? :eek:
My prediction is that Emily will be ‘questioned’ and her knowledge of the rebels and of Offred’s eagerness to learn more will be revealed.
I’m thinking she ends up the “guest of honour” at the next Salvaging, with mandatory attendance by all the local women, not just Handmaids & Marthas. She killed a Guardian in public; the authorities will insist on making an example out of her.
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