Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale comes to Hulu in a masterful, timely adaptation.
This spoiler freeThe Handmaids Talereview is based on the first three episodes of the series.
But this is not that world; this is Gilead.
The show mostly succeeded, with a couple of exceptions.
Perhaps the greatest asset ofThe Handmaids Tale, after having Margaret Atwood on board, is their cast.
While I enjoyed Strahovsys performance, she hasnt been properly introduced to the audience and Im starting to worry.
I can only hope a spotlight episode is coming, and soon.
If youre into self-care, you may very well need it after this one, folks.
A birth in the present day reminds Offred of giving birth to her own child, for example.
I tend to be forgiving when it comes to voiceover, but its uneven at best here.
We get it at the beginning of episode one and only sporadically after that.
If youre a fan of the book, you wont be disappointed.
Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.
The Handmaids Talepremieres on Hulu on April 26.
Rating:
4.5 out of 5
