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The Testaments Season 1 Episode 9 Recap

We have just watched Episode 9 ("Marat Sade") of The Testaments, the spinoff to The Handmaid's Tale. It was directed by Shana Stein and written by Bayan Wolcott and Ben Miller. 'As Daisy steps into a new role, she considers what she’s willing to lose to help her friends.' We’re Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland, and Natalie Hambly (formerly of Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid’s Tale Companion), and we’re here to unpack every detail: the meaning behind the episode title, the different ways Gilead’s citizens interpret justice, and what that ending could mean for the finale. With just one episode left, it’s time to start speculating. Watch along with us, then join the conversation.Follow Eyes on Screen on Instagram: @eyesonscreenpod [https://www.instagram.com/eyesonscreenpod] or email us at hello@eyesonscreen.com.au  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Testaments Season 1 Episode 8 Recap

We have just watched Episode 8 ("Broken") of The Testaments, the spinoff to The Handmaid's Tale. It was directed by Shana Stein and written by Stuti Malhotra. 'As Agnes is swept up in wedding plans, Daisy hides a life-altering secret and Hulda faces backlash after speaking out.' We're Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (formerly Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid's Tale Companion podcast), and we are here to unpack every detail of this episode — the quiet before the storm as the season nears its end. Join us as we decode the language of flowers, reckon with what Gilead's sex ed is really not teaching its girls, and sit with the weight of what happens when someone finally speaks up. Watch along with us, then join the conversation. Follow Eyes on Screen on Instagram: @eyesonscreenpod [https://www.instagram/eyesonscreenpod] or email us at hello@eyesonscreen.com.au  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Director Jet Wilkinson on shooting 'Stadium' | The Testaments Interview

Australian director Jet Wilkinson joins Eyes On Screen to discuss her work on episodes six and seven of The Testaments, including the pivotal 'Stadium'. In a must-listen interview for fans of The Testaments, Jet shares how she brought some of the show’s most confronting moments to life. She unpacks the creative and emotional challenges of directing the large-scale stadium sequence, explains how she balanced escalating tension and violence, and reflects on why this was the most emotionally demanding work of her lengthy career. Jet also reveals what she wanted audiences to understand about this defining moment in Gilead’s history, and the lasting impact it has on the characters at the heart of the story. Follow Eyes on Screen on Instagram: @eyesonscreenpod [https://www.instagram/eyesonscreenpod] or email us at hello@eyesonscreen.com.au ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Who wants to hang out?

Were counting down the days until The Testaments finale and we've been speculating about having a live event to mark the end of the season and kick off a new phase of the podcast. We’re curious, would you be into joining us? We don't have firm plans in place yet, but... if hanging out in person, hearing the show live, and maybe getting involved sounds like your kind of thing, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re interested, in Sydney or could get here with sufficient notice, drop us an email via hello@eyesonscreen.com.au. There's no commitment, but it would help with planning. If you drop us a line, we'll make sure you're the first to know about it if/when we make it happen. Thanks, from Sana, Haidee, Natalie and Fiona ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Testaments Season 1 Episode 7 Recap

We have just watched Episode 7 (“Commitment”) of The Testaments, the spinoff to The Handmaid’s Tale. It was written by Maya Goldsmith and directed by Jet Wilkinson. 'As Daisy’s secret past threatens to surface, Agnes grapples with an unwanted match and a forbidden crush. Becka meets potential matches and finds unexpected kindness in one of them'. We’re Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (of Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid’s Tale Companion fame), and we are here to unpack every detail of this episode, which serves up pressure, perspective, and the slow, uneasy beginnings of rebellion. Join us as we straddle timelines (some of us more successfully than others), greet a familiar face from Handmaid’s days, and speculate about what Easter eggs might lie in the literary connections. Watch along with us, then join the conversation. Follow Eyes on Screen on Instagram: @eyesonscreenpod [https://www.instagram.eyesonscreenpod] or email us at hello@eyesonscreen.com.au ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.