The Testaments Season 1 Episode 5

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The Testaments Season 1 Episode 5  The gripping saga continues in The Testaments Season 1 Episode 5! Prepare for a revelation that will shake the very foundations of Gilead and leave you on the edge of your seat.    This intense installment dives deep into the simmering tensions and dangerous alliances that define life under Commander Lawrence's rule. Witness pivotal moments as June navigates treacherous political waters, seeking any advantage in her fight for freedom. The episode masterfully explores the psychological toll of oppression and the unwavering resilience of those who dare to resist.  What sacrifices will be made in the name of liberation? Tune in to discover the latest twists and turns as the struggle for control intensifies.  #TheTestaments #Gilead #JuneOsborne

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00:01Previously on The Testaments

00:02We are so grateful for how well you've groomed our girls for marriage

00:06Of course you think it's easy, you've been practicing for months

00:10You still have to learn the opening numbers

00:11Becca was teaching me the dance for the ball

00:14Thank you Becca, she needs all the help she can get

00:16Oh Guardian, I'd like to have that card read

00:18Agnes, congratulations on reaching this milestone

00:21God hath blessed you in every respect

00:23I look forward to a dance at the ball

00:25I didn't want this for either of us

00:27I don't want to get married

00:29Welcome to our home

00:30Thank you for having us, Commander Sir

00:32You all showed the world some Gilead grit last week

00:38Rhea won't be married off to a man from the colonies

00:40I'm alive

00:41What happened?

00:43She spilled her tea

00:47Agnes found the bride!

00:52Is it bad?

00:53Of course it's bad

00:54How awful

00:56And with the ball so soon

00:58My dad will take good care of you

01:00Promise

01:00This is just a mild sedative

01:03Before you know it

01:04You'll wake up with a perfect smile

01:27In Gilead you weren't supposed to think about bodies

01:30Yours or anybody else's

01:33I wasn't even sure

01:34I wasn't even sure what Becca's father had done to me

01:35But the shame still swelled in me like a wave

01:40I tried to push it down

01:42Growing up here made you an expert at pushing things down

01:45Hiding from others was easy

01:47But hiding from yourself?

01:51That's where Gilead really made you excel

01:55You look gorgeous

01:56Thank you, Rosa

02:02Oh, that tailor truly is a man of God

02:05Turn

02:08It's a beautiful dress

02:10I love the one I wore to my prom

02:12It was black velvet

02:14It's dropless

02:15It means no sleeves or shoulders

02:19Anyways, different time

02:21Do you feel prepared?

02:24I think so

02:25A little conviction would be nice

02:27Now, what do you do if the commander offers you a drink?

02:31I decline

02:31No, you hesitate

02:33Oh, I

02:34Like

02:34I

02:35I don't

02:37He'll either let it go

02:38Or encourage it

02:40Now, if he insists

02:41I accept

02:42With grace

02:43But not too much grace

02:44You're a godly girl

02:46Not a prig

02:47I know I've been rigorous in my instruction

02:50But I just

02:51Want what's best for you

02:52You know that, right?

02:55Yes, mother

02:57This is going to be a special evening

03:00You'll want fond memories of it

03:18Gilead had reduced our adolescence to almost nothing

03:22Before this, we were children

03:24And after, we'd become married women

03:27This was our one night to approximate being teenagers

03:31And I wasn't going to let anything ruin it for me

03:34Besides

03:35It was the event that would decide my future

03:39How many people can say that about their prom?

03:52Boring

03:52Dear, live

03:52I love that

03:54Oh, thank you

03:55I love that

03:55This will be amazing

04:01A shape of yours

04:02Yes, it's beautiful

04:03Can I see you ever again?

04:04Yes, and here they are

04:06this year's greens you girls will do wonderful even with those titters we pray for you to guide

04:13us lead us to success that we may fulfill your will amen don't forget to smile

04:30i'm so glad that you're here if i had to bear witness to jehoshua's prayer circle for one more

04:36i was gonna scream hey you're gonna do great do you want to practice the dance no i'm fine

04:46pray you both look so beautiful you guys must be dying from excitement i'm so jealous i hope you

04:52get to dance with commander henry i hear looks wise he's very blessed no don't worry about him

04:58he's a minor commander the top commanders don't come out until later girls are so lucky

05:08girls somewhere out there is your future husband tonight you will meet him soon you will share a

05:16life with him raise children with him and love and obey him as he will love and protect you

05:26god be with you my bunnies praise be praise be praise be

05:39you look so beautiful you can do this

05:45thank you

05:46thank you

05:47all right girls let's line up

05:57thank you

06:05you asked me earlier

06:08if my friends and i expected to find love but what did we know about love we expected to find

06:15husbands and we were told we would love our husbands because they were our husbands

06:20husbands not for any other reason

06:22but i was told we could have to be honest with them to be honest and by the way

06:54And Lydia, your work with these girls is truly a triumph.

06:59They're magnificent.

08:25Blessed evening, Daddy.

09:14Blessed evening, Commander McKenzie.

09:17Take my daughter's hand.

09:19More precious than jewels.

09:26May I have this dance?

09:28In his grace.

09:47I was dancing.

09:50With a boy.

09:52We had been at turns curious and frightened of those strange beings who would soon become men.

09:59Men who would protect us.

10:02Or hurt us.

10:05Optimism and bias is a term I've learned recently from a psychiatrist.

10:10It's when you believe something good might happen.

10:13Despite all evidence to the contrary.

10:30It's an herbal tea.

10:32Smells awful.

10:34Yeah.

10:36Where'd you get the recipe?

10:38My cousin.

10:41What does it taste like?

10:45Lemonhead.

10:47And mushrooms.

10:50Hey, save me some.

10:52I'm the one who had to ferment nettles in my closet.

10:54I just want one sip.

10:56I want triplets, hold up.

10:59When Helen had twins, her husband bought her Mercedes and diamond earrings.

11:21Sorry, I haven't said much.

11:22I've been counting my steps.

11:24Me too.

11:26Probably should have taken the dance refresher class,

11:28but they were showing a movie in the barracks.

11:30So I did that instead.

11:31Oh, yeah?

11:32Yeah, it was about a giant shark terrorizing a small town.

11:36Jaws.

11:37You've seen it?

11:39No, but my father told me about it when you went to the beach.

11:43He said it used to be one of his favorites.

11:46You're going to need a bigger boat.

11:50Oh, right.

11:51You haven't seen it.

11:52Do you like your glasses?

11:55Some of them.

11:57I like embroidery and music.

11:59What do you play?

12:00Piano, guitar.

12:02The hammered dulcimer.

12:04Oh, nice.

12:05What songs have you liked?

12:07The Foggy Dew.

12:09Pachelbel's Cannon.

12:13Really pretty.

12:30That was precisely what you were saying last week.

12:35Gentlemen, go ahead with us, man.

12:38We'll be right there.

12:39It was nice to be here.

12:39I'm going to stay in the Friday.

12:40It sounds like that.

12:54God created all of us, but he took his time with you, didn't he?

13:02Perhaps, if you're a good girl, this white might become green and you ripe.

13:14Don't touch me.

13:18You're a chick bitch.

13:20Commander.

13:22The mouthy one, this girl.

13:23Don't trouble yourself.

13:27I'll take care of her.

13:31Under his eye.

13:32Under his eye, Commander.

13:36Are you insane?

13:38A little Toronto slipped out.

13:39Lose it.

13:39Unless you want to lose your tongue.

13:41Sorry.

13:42I wasn't prepped for perverts.

13:43Go ahead, you're taping.

13:48Copy that.

13:49All clear.

13:50Look, you're doing well.

13:53That thing you noticed with the chocolate, it was helpful.

13:57It was?

13:58Yeah.

13:59Can you find out more?

14:01About what?

14:03Commander McKenzie is meeting with the Japanese.

14:05We think he might be brokering a deal for our turn.

14:07How the fuck am I supposed to?

14:08Lower your voice.

14:11I don't think Agnes will know anything about that.

14:15Just get close to her.

14:17You get close to her.

14:25So, have they said anything yet?

14:27About me?

14:31You're still working on getting me out of here, right?

14:33You've got to prove you're worth the trouble.

14:45Clean up this mess before I knock you senseless.

15:12It's a fine-looking batch this year.

15:14A man can strain his neck.

15:17All right, Jed.

15:19I think these young guns have whet their appetites.

15:22Now let's show them where they will eat.

15:25Gentlemen, those are your future wives.

15:31Let's act worthy.

15:32Shall we?

15:34Of course.

15:36We're merely celebrating.

15:38Gentlemen.

15:40To the women of Gilead.

16:07I think that's our cue.

16:08I think that's our cue.

16:13Tell me.

16:19Right.

16:23What is it?

16:24It's kind of a blur.

16:26Are there any commanders who have their eyes on you?

16:28I don't think so.

16:29Really?

16:31You seem to like dancing with that first commander.

16:33Thought maybe you had found a match.

16:36Why are you paying attention to what I'm doing anyways?

16:39Did I do something to offend you?

16:43No.

16:44Forget it.

16:45Then, Bray, why are you being so weird?

16:47Sure, I just didn't mean anything by it.

16:50Girls, look smart.

16:52You're going to need it back on the floor.

16:54Yes, Amadala.

16:55Behave yourselves.

17:05What is going on with them?

17:07They're acting so odd.

17:10Hold up.

17:11You can be so thick sometimes.

17:14They're obviously fighting over the affections of a commander.

17:18How do you know that?

17:20Because this always happens as much making season advances.

17:22The aunts aren't going to say it outright, but Agnes and Becca.

17:28They're each other's competition.

17:30But they have always been so close.

17:33Hold up.

17:34God has made you ineligible for good reason.

17:36You could benefit from growing up a little.

17:41I...

17:42I never thought about it like that before.

17:49Do you think that God made you ineligible for the same reason?

17:52Hold up.

17:53Hold up.

17:54Hold up.

17:55Hold up.

17:55He took my favor.

17:59Hold up.

18:00Hold up.

18:02Hold up.

18:03Hold up.

18:04For a moment, they had let us dream.

18:09But we all knew who our real suitors were.

18:13Occasionally, you could wind up with someone young, like Penny had.

18:18But girls like us, from the best houses, were matched with the most powerful commanders.

18:24May I have this dance?

18:26In his grace.

18:32Of course, we all hoped he would be the exception.

18:53I'm afraid I'm a little rusty. It's been a while.

19:16Do you understand?

19:17Yes, Commander.

19:18Okay.

19:24I'm sorry to interrupt, Commander, but your presence is urgently needed in the war room.

19:29Excuse me, Miss Mackenzie, I'm being called away.

19:32If you could take my place with the young lady.

19:36Blessed evening.

19:37Blessed evening.

19:48Blessed evening.

19:49Blessed evening.

20:13So this...

20:17This is what it's supposed to feel like.

20:28Why don't we get a refreshment?

20:32You got a pen for bravery because of the May Day attack.

20:37I just had the good fortune not to get shot.

20:39You did more than that. I remember it very well.

20:43Does it feel strange to shoot someone?

20:45I, you know, your small talk could use a little work.

20:50It's to distract you from my terrible dancing.

20:53You seem fine to me.

21:00Perhaps a little. Something to ease the nervous.

21:07No, I...

21:08Are the other security guys giving me the stink eye?

21:11I bet they're seething with jealousy.

21:13I don't know when I probably shouldn't look.

21:16I could get in trouble.

21:17You know, I think tonight some of the rules kind of fall by the wayside.

21:21Then could I ask you a question?

21:23Go ahead.

21:24I was wondering what you meant by the other...

21:25Go ahead, Verchappen.

21:28Copy that.

21:29Sorry, Miss McKenzie.

21:31I have to get back to work.

21:45It seemed like another.

21:48Please forgive me.

22:04The men's glasses never seem to be empty.

22:07Not a surprise.

22:09Not my concern.

22:11It is paramount, however, for the young women to abstain.

22:16And Lydia, these are not your handmaids from days gone by.

22:18These were godly girls.

22:20They know how to behave.

22:22It's your own instruction that we rely upon to ensure it.

22:25My girls have been instructed to always defer to commanders.

22:29Do not let them get my girls drunk.

22:33Please remind them I'm in charge of their matches.

22:37I'll have a word with them.

22:39Thank you, Commander.

22:44Well, Enfidala.

22:46I just wanted to thank you for all your work, bringing this together.

22:50Well, Aunt Lydia is the one...

22:52Aunt Lydia is slowing down.

22:55Of course, it's only natural that she should be,

22:57but I think maybe the time's come for you and I to discuss our vision of the future.

23:02Yes, they are good, godly girls.

23:06All praise to the Lord.

23:08I just got it.

23:09Yes, of course.

23:10Now, good with Mary.

23:11Yes, I would love to...

23:12Excuse me, Commander.

23:15I'm needed downstairs.

23:18Of course.

23:19Thank you, my dear.

23:20I'm going to turn around.

23:21This is the young man's section.

23:37Go distract Aunt Estée.

23:38Wait, what are you going to...

23:39Just do it!

23:43Becca!

23:45Sue, I think I'm going to be sick.

23:47Calm up.

23:47I don't think any of the aunts saw.

23:49Everyone saw.

23:50Daisy, quick.

23:51Take her inside.

23:52I have to go back before the aunts see that I'm gone.

23:53What's wrong with her?

23:54She's unwell.

23:56She's drunk.

23:57Shh.

23:58So help her.

24:00If the aunts see her like this, it's over for her.

24:02Shit.

24:04I mean, go.

24:07I've dealt with similar circumstances.

24:13Mary, how much did you drink?

24:17Have some water.

24:21Did you eat today?

24:24No.

24:26I didn't eat because I was too anxious because of the...

24:32Tonight.

24:34I also didn't really eat that much yesterday.

24:39I'll be okay.

24:42Can you get back out there?

24:49I don't want to go.

24:55I don't want them touching me.

24:58I don't want them looking at me.

25:01I just, I...

25:05I know it's a sin.

25:09But...

25:10Sometimes I close my eyes and I pray for God to broom away the earth and extinguish the stars.

25:19Okay.

25:22Well, you're more articulate than most drunk girls.

25:28I understand how you feel.

25:32The men here, a lot of them, they're...

25:35scary.

25:39But there's some good ones, too.

25:44Back in Toronto, I knew a lot of good men.

25:50Guys you could have an actual conversation with.

25:53Real friends.

25:56If that's true, then why did you leave?

26:05Remember what the aunts always tell us?

26:08God loves you.

26:11And he has something special in store for you.

26:18They don't say that.

26:21No.

26:22Okay.

26:23Well, they say the first part.

26:30What does it feel like?

26:33To run away?

26:36Don't think about that.

26:40Think about how much your friends care about you.

26:46She might risk getting in big trouble to bring you to me.

26:53And Agnes...

26:55She loves you.

27:01Not the way I love her.

27:13Okay.

27:15Okay.

27:15We need to get you back out there.

27:18Ready?

27:23You're okay.

27:26It's okay to feel this way.

27:29Okay.

27:33I can get back on my own.

27:42And for my next embroidery project,

27:44I'm going to make a dish towel for my favorite Martha.

27:46That's lovely.

27:46Hold on.

27:47I'll be right back.

27:51Is Becca okay?

27:52She will be fine.

27:53God willing.

27:54Do you see Becca?

27:56It's a shame a girl with such promise.

27:59I threw it all away.

28:01Hey, what happened?

28:02If my father was a dentist,

28:04I'd be a bit more careful.

28:06The Lord said,

28:07do not go about spreading slander.

28:10Well, if you'd seen her,

28:12you'd know it's not slander.

28:14She's headed for the college.

28:15Oh!

28:23Shoot, let's go.

28:24She's headed for the college.

28:53Atlas?

28:54Atlas?

28:54You're next. Come with me, please.

29:08I'm taking you to some commanders who would like to meet you.

29:12You're soon to be matched with a husband whose rank befits your status.

29:16Do you understand the responsibility that entails?

29:19Yes, Aunt Gabona.

29:21You're a very lucky girl, Agnes.

29:24I'm not sure you realize just how lucky.

29:28Our natural proclivities are not necessarily godly ones.

29:32Many a race has been lost right at the finish line.

29:36The weak may fall, but you mustn't stumble over them.

29:41Okay?

29:44I hope you can fulfill their expectations.

29:48Under his eye, dear.

29:51Under his eye, Aunt Gabona.

30:06Agnes, please come and sit down.

30:22Look into the lens.

30:25Here.

30:28You and I are going to have a conversation

30:30so that the commanders here can get to know you a little better.

30:34Okay, so, Agnes.

30:38How will you exemplify your wifely duties?

30:47As a wife,

30:50I will serve my husband with...

30:57I will obey him and...

31:02I will obey him and...

31:13You must be nervous.

31:15Are you?

31:26Here.

31:30You know, Agnes,

31:32Penny thinks really highly of you.

31:37Just be yourself.

31:39And that'll shine through, okay?

31:43I don't know if I can look up to her example.

31:50I'm so happy for her.

31:53Yeah, she's delighted that the pregnancy is advancing.

31:56Me too.

31:58I'm hoping you'll come visit her soon.

32:02As a wife.

32:09Hey, listen.

32:11It's okay he started a little rocky.

32:14We're all allowed to make mistakes.

32:17What do you say?

32:19You ready to try again?

32:24Yes.

32:27Okay.

32:38Sorry about that, gentlemen.

32:40Agnes and I had some technical troubles.

32:43Agnes.

32:45How will you fulfill your wifely duties?

32:52It worked out for Penny.

32:54She found her prince.

32:56Come along.

32:57I could too.

32:59God wouldn't let me fall from grace.

33:01I had to trust in his plan.

33:10Aunt Estée.

33:11The commanders are waiting.

33:13It's all that's great.

33:15It's true.

33:19Because I know I...

33:20I know it's wrong.

33:22I drink this at sea.

33:23Oh my God.

33:24I'm curious to see.

33:25I don't see.

33:26I don't see.

33:27I don't see.

33:27I think it looks awesome.

33:30I understand.

33:31Prayer, are you okay?

33:35I hear you...

33:37You may have had some trouble tonight.

33:44You're a desirable match.

33:47I know it will not hurt your chances.

33:55Worst comes to worst, I could just run away.

34:00I'll run away with you.

34:03I could steal one of Paula's horses.

34:07Applesauce.

34:08Her favorite one.

34:09Aunt Lydia.

34:10I know.

34:17Aunt Lydia.

34:23I trust your expectations were met?

34:28Hardly.

34:29I saw more than one girl plied with drinks.

34:31you failed but the commanders were how was I suppose you still have much to

34:40prove blessed evening on Fidala

34:44I can't say anything not yet maybe you're unclear for all you know a

35:00commander could be requesting to be matched with you right now how long do

35:05you think this is going to take probably not long the commanders always get the

35:09request to the ants but the ants probably won't make any matches tonight I saw you

35:15dancing with commander Pritchett don't get your hopes up he made it quite clear

35:21I was his first choice don't pay any attention to her she's showboating pray

35:28I hope you're right because my mother told me he's my best chance

35:35well her only chance girls

35:46most of you did very well tonight but some of you and you know who you are have

35:51disappointed us all let that weigh heavy on your souls and pray that he may be

35:56merciful on your matches

36:05so what I think it is no no way not today it has to be a prank

36:10no one would do that

36:12is everyone here

36:13can you help me

36:22shoo

36:24tea worked

36:32as he blessed Ruth and Leah he has blessed me the same

36:36today this day today and as he answered the prayers of Sarah Rachel and Rebecca he has

36:44saved me from barrenness and emptiness by his hand may he make me fruitful what a blessing

36:53praise be

36:56praise be

36:57congratulations

37:01congratulations

37:02congratulations

37:03I'm so excited

37:06he has blessed you

37:07congratulations

37:08congratulations

37:09praise be

37:11we're talking about this

37:13congratulations

37:14congratulations

37:25your mother would be so proud if she could have seen you out there tonight

37:32i can't wait to tell her all about it when we get home

37:38thank you for stepping up security chape and it was prudent trust you had a blessed evening

37:42commander i only wish there had been fewer distractions commander weston being pulled

37:49away efforts in the front have begun it's a nasty business but the rebels must be rooted out

37:59by his hand

38:04congratulations on your promotion by the way making commander in a few weeks i hear

38:10yes thank you sir i'm sure that is in no small part due to you

38:15no don't thank me we need men like yourself and like your father willing to rise to the occasion

38:46blessed evening

38:54garth was becoming a commander

38:56and if he were a commander he would be eligible

39:01and if he became eligible

39:04he could be mine

39:09all i could think about were his eyes

39:12his touch

39:14his heat

39:16i felt the world was filled with possibility

39:20and hope

39:21he was

39:33he was

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