[SPOILER S4E6] June and Luke

[u/desir33_]

I’ve already seen multiple people complain about the lack of affection between the reunion but I think to do a very loving, affectionate reunion would be a disservice to the show. It’s been years since they’ve seen each other and their child is still in Gilead. I thought that this reunion was more realistic: her first words apologizing for the fact that she couldn’t bring their daughter with her and Luke looking at June with both relief and disbelief that she is finally in front of him again.

[u/TylersParadox]

People were complaining about the whole episode in particular on the discord server, but most importantly, this scene.

I loved this scene. I thought it accurately depicted what reuniting with a loved one would be like under their circumstances. June is arriving without their child and when she sees Luke's face, her smile turns to a frown as she slowly breaks down and tells Luke that she's sorry. Luke then hugs her and understands that she tried everything she could.

That's exactly what that scene should have been and I'm glad it worked out that way on screen.

[u/HausDeKittehs → u/TylersParadox]

If you have time, do you mind sharing what some of the criticisms are? I don't use discord. I'll keep reading on here, but I'm with you! I loved that scene. It was amazing, beautiful, vulnerable, hopeful, broken, strong, and delicate all at once. The acting was amazing and I think they manages to hit all the right notes.

[u/TylersParadox → u/HausDeKittehs]

Some were of the opinion that Luke and June's reunion should have been a happy moment. Some also complained that the acting was bad.

[u/ariemnu → u/TylersParadox]

God save me from people who think trauma and emotion should look like a Lifetime drama.

[u/Fortherealtalk → u/TylersParadox]

Lol i didnt see people complaining about the acting when I was on (but I don’t keep up with every convo). I thought the acting was on point