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The Testaments Season 1 Episode 5
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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 number
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
00:40We'll hide
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
02:35I
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
03:01You'll want fond memories of it
03:18Gilead had reduced our adolescence to almost nothing
03:21Before this we were children
03:23And 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?
03:41Yes, what do we do?
03:47Let's go
03:50Yes, what do we do?
03:57Let's go
04:01Let's go
04:02Let's go
04:03Let's go
04:09Let's go
04:11We pray for you to guide us, lead us to success, that we may fulfill your will. Amen.
04:19Amen.
04:20Just forget to smile.
04:29Agnes, I'm so glad that you're here.
04:32If I had to bear witness to Jehoshaphat's prayer circle for one more minute, I was going to scream.
04:39Hey, you're going to do great.
04:41Do you want to practice the dance?
04:43No, I'm fine.
04:46Pray, you both look so beautiful.
04:49You guys must be dying from excitement.
04:51I'm so jealous.
04:52I hope you get to dance with Commander Henry.
04:54I hear looks-wise, he's very blessed.
04:56No, don't worry about him.
04:58He's a minor commander.
05:00The top commanders don't come out until later.
05:03Girls are so lucky.
05:06Girls.
05:06Girls.
05:09Somewhere out there is your future husband.
05:12Tonight you will meet him.
05:14Soon you will share a life with him.
05:17Raise children with him.
05:19And love and obey him.
05:21As he will love and protect you.
05:26God be with you, my bunnies.
05:29Praise be.
05:31Praise be.
05:32Praise be.
05:39You look so beautiful.
05:42You can do this.
05:45Thanks, Jeh.
05:46All right, girls.
05:48Let's line up.
06:07You asked me earlier if my friends and I expected to find love.
06:10But what did we know about love?
06:13We expected to find husbands.
06:16And we were told we would love our husbands because they were our husbands.
06:21Not for any other reason.
06:22We are August 29,Bircy.
06:27We are very excited.
06:34Goodbye.
06:39Bloody high.
06:54And Lydia, your work with these girls is truly a triumph.
06:59They're magnificent.
07:27And Lydia, your work with these girls is truly a triumph.
07:47Oh, it was just beautiful.
07:49Beautiful.
07:50Time for the father's dance.
08:02Hi, Daddy.
08:11Ready, sweetie?
08:21Agnes.
08:23Sorry.
08:25Blessed evening, Daddy.
08:26Ready, sweetie?
09:28In his grace.
09:29In his grace.
09:50In his grace.
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 bias is a term I've learned recently from a psychiatrist.
10:10It's when you believe something good might happen, despite all evidence to the contrary.
10:31It's an herbal tea.
10:32It smells awful.
10:34Yeah.
10:36Where'd you get the recipe?
10:38My cousin.
10:41What does it taste like?
10:45Lemonhead.
10:47And mushrooms.
10:51I'm the one who had to ferment metals in my closet.
10:55I just want one sip.
10:57I want triplets, hold up.
10:59When Helen had twins, her husband bought her Mercedes and diamond earrings.
11:04I want to drink conqueror.
11:20I'm sorry.
11:21I haven't said much.
11:22I've been counting my steps.
11:24Me too.
11:26Probably should have taken a dance for first your 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!
11:38You'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 gonna need a bigger boat.
11:50Oh, right, you haven't seen it.
11:52Do you like your glasses?
11:54Some of them.
11:57I like embroidery and music.
12:00What do you play? Piano, guitar?
12:02The hammer of Dulcino.
12:04Oh, nice.
12:05What songs have you liked?
12:08The Foggy Dew, Packelwell's Cannon.
12:14You're really pretty.
12:35Gentlemen, go ahead.
12:36What does me?
12:38I'll be right there.
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.
13:13Don't touch me.
13:18You're a chick bitch.
13:21Commander.
13:22Commander.
13:22The mouth he won, this girl.
13:24Don'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.
13:51Look, 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 bash this year.
15:14Man can strain his neck.
15:17All right, Judd, I 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, shall we?
15:35Of course. We're merely celebrating.
15:40Gentlemen, to the women of Gilead.
16:07I think that's our cue.
16:08All right, what 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 are needed back on the floor.
16:54Yes, I would.
16:55Behave yourselves.
17:05What is going on with them?
17:07They're acting so odd.
17:10Hold on.
17:11You can be so thick sometimes.
17:13They're obviously fighting over the affections of the commander.
17:18How do you know that?
17:20Because this always happens as much making season advances.
17:23The ants aren't going to say it outright, but Agnes and Becca, they're each other's competition.
17:30But they have always been so close.
17:33Hold on.
17:34God has made you ineligible for good reason.
17:36You could benefit from growing up a little.
17:41I never thought about it like that before.
17:44Okay.
17:49Do you think that God made you ineligible for the same reason?
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.
18:33We all hoped we would be the exception.
18:53I'm afraid I'm a little rusty.
18:55It's been a while.
19:16Do you understand?
19:17Yes, Commander.
19:24I'm sorry to interrupt, Commander.
19:26Richard 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.
19:38Blessed evening.
20:14So this, this is what it's supposed to feel like.
20:28Why don't we get a refreshment?
20:32You got a ping 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?
20:46You 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.
21:01Perhaps I don't do something to ease the nerves.
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 rules.
21:26Go ahead, Verchappen.
21:28Copy that.
21:29Oh, sorry, Miss McKenzie.
21:31I have to get back to work.
21:32I have to get back to work.
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.
22:19These 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, Aunt Vidala, I 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, but I think maybe the time's come for you and I
22:59to discuss our vision for the future.
23:10Excuse me, Commander.
23:14I'm needed downstairs.
23:18Of course.
23:37Go distract her, Teste.
23:38Wait, what are you gonna...
23:39Just do it!
23:43Becca!
23:45Sue, I think I'm gonna be sick.
23:47Come 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.
24:03Shit.
24:05I mean, go.
24:07I've dealt with similar circumstances.
24:13Hey, 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.
24:59I don't want them looking at me.
25:01I just...
25:02I...
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.
25:29I 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,
25:46I 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...
26:12He has something special in store for you.
26:19They 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.
26:41Think 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.
27:16We need to get you back out there.
27:19Ready?
27:23You're okay.
27:26It's okay to feel this way.
27:33I can get back on my own.
27:36I can get back on my own.
27:42And for my next embroidery project,
27:43I'm going to make a dish towel for my favorite Martha.
27:46Oh, that's lovely.
27:47Hold 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.
27:59Threw it all away.
28:01Hey, what happened?
28:02If my father was a dentist, I'd be a bit more careful.
28:05The Lord said,
28:07Do not go about spreading slander.
28:10Well, if you'd seen her, you'd know it's not slander.
28:14She's headed for the colony.
28:15Oh!
28:23Shoot, let's go.
28:54You're next.
28:56Come 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 Gabana.
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.
29:50Under his eye.
29:52Aunt Gabana.
30:05Agnes.
30:06Please come and sit down.
30:22Look into the lens.
30:23Agnes.
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.
30:35Okay.
30:35So, Agnes.
30:39How will you exemplify your wifely duties?
30:47As a wife, I will serve my husband with...
30:57I will obey him and...
31:02I will obey him and...
31:13You must be nervous.
31:15Agnes.
31:16Are 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.
31:57Me too.
31:58I'm hoping you'll come visit her soon.
32:02As a wife.
32:09Hey, listen.
32:11It's okay you started a little rocky.
32:14We're all allowed to make mistakes.
32:17What do you say?
32:18You 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.
32:53She found her prince.
32:57Come 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.
33:31Prayer, are you okay?
33:35I hear you may have had some trouble tonight.
33:44You're a desirable match.
33:47I know it will not hurt your chances.
33:56Worst comes to worst, I could just run away.
33:59I'll run away with you.
34:02I could steal one of Paula's horses.
34:07Applesauce.
34:08Her favorite one.
34:10I know.
34:22Aunt Lydia, I trust your expectations were met.
34:27I saw more than one girl plied with drinks.
34:32You failed.
34:34But the commanders were...
34:37How was I supposed to...
34:39You still have much to prove.
34:42Blessed evening, Aunt Vidala.
34:54Did the ants say anything?
34:56Not yet.
34:57Maybe you're unclear.
34:59For all you know, a commander could be requesting to be matched with you right now.
35:04How long do you think this is going to take?
35:06Probably not long.
35:08The commanders always get their requests to be ants, but the ants probably won't make any matches tonight.
35:14I saw you dancing with Commander Pritchett.
35:18Don't get your hopes up.
35:19You made it quite clear I was his first choice.
35:24Don't pay any attention to her.
35:26She's showboating.
35:28Pray, I hope you're right.
35:29Because my mother told me he's my best chance.
35:35Well, her only chance.
35:39Girls.
35:46Most of you did very well tonight.
35:48But some of you, and you know who you are, have disappointed us all.
35:52Let that weigh heavy on your souls.
35:54And pray that he may be merciful on your matches.
36:05Is that what I think it is?
36:06I think it is.
36:07No, no way.
36:08Not today.
36:09It has to be a prank.
36:10No one would do that.
36:12Is everyone here?
36:13Okay.
36:21hugely.
36:28You are.
36:31Iaged me.
36:33and Leah he has blessed me the same this day today and as he answered the prayers
36:40of Sarah Rachel and Rebecca he has saved me from barrenness and emptiness by his
36:48hand may he make me fruitful what a blessing praise be
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 shape 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 yes
38:10thank you sir I'm sure that is in no small part due to you no don't thank me we need
38:17men like
38:17yourself and like your father willing to rise to the occasion
38:44a blessed evening
38:54Garth was becoming a commander and if he were a commander he would be eligible and if he became
39:02eligible he could be mine
39:09all I could think about where his eyes his touch his heat I felt the world was filled with possibility
39:19and hope
39:21and hope
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