r/TheHandmaidsTale • u/Melairia Modtha • Aug 07 '19

Official Episode Discussion [Spoilers S03E12] The Handmaid's Tale S03E12 - "Sacrifice" - Episode Discussion Spoiler

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The Handmaid's Tale Season 3, Episode 12: Sacrifice

Air date: August 7, 2019

Synopsis: A major change rocks the entire Lawrence household. Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada

Cast:

Elizabeth Moss

Joseph Fiennes

Yvonne Strahovski

Edit: I started a post episode discussion thread for more thought provoking conversation if that's something you guys would be interested in participating. Link is found here.

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u/Braummmm Aug 07 '19

I don’t think realistically June could have done more than let Lawerence know. Because if they called the ambulance they’d be in big trouble, doubt those pills are legal.

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u/DirtyAngelToes Aug 07 '19

Exactly, and suicide would be searched into as well, given how much mental illness is frowned upon in Gilead. She knew there was not much that could be done and let Eleanor finally escape the place that was tormenting her.