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The Testaments Season 1 Episode 4
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00:00Watch you.
00:01Dr. Grove is ready for you.
00:02Becca's gonna be thrilled you're a green now.
00:04You know, you really are getting to be a big girl, Agnes.
00:06I imagine your breasts must be quite tender.
00:09Starting to move very, very fast.
00:11It's a dress, not a husband.
00:13Not yet.
00:13Chica getting offer from a commander at the dance.
00:16You will have to make many difficult decisions when you are wives.
00:19I imagine it's a lot to handle.
00:21Being a new wife.
00:23God only sends us what we can bear.
00:24It will be great.
00:26Pushing strollers together.
00:27I don't wanna get married.
00:28I don't want a husband.
00:30But what else would you do?
00:34I'm not dancing it now!
00:38Why does Gilead wanna kill me?
00:40They don't wanna kill you.
00:41They wanna take you back.
00:42When you got out of Gilead, they would not stop looking for you.
00:45Mayday's got you.
00:46What the fuck happened?
00:47Was that Mayday?
00:48It was meant to be a retrieval mission.
00:49The girls weren't supposed to get hurt.
00:51What is this?
00:52I'm out at the school.
00:53I need to speak to Jim.
00:55You guys are just some sloppy shit show.
00:57My life is in your hands here.
01:10My life is in your hands here.
01:14I can make sunshine shine on the rainy days.
01:19Gilead was so beautiful.
01:21Sometimes I could forget where I was.
01:23I could forget to be scared shitless for a second.
01:26But just a second.
01:28Since the bus attack, security was everywhere.
01:31I was sure the eyes were gonna pull me off the street.
01:34Of course, the gals had their own fish to fry.
01:38Marriage season was all about sucking up to the ants.
01:42This time, it was a tea party.
01:44The girls stressed out about buying flowers and sweets to please the ants.
01:49I get it.
01:50Always be extra nice to the frigid sadists who are arranging your marriage.
01:57Gilead pro tip.
02:00You're welcome.
02:08Here.
02:09Ms. Mackenzie is still choosing a few others.
02:13Tell Garth.
02:14He's got to move me.
02:15Or get me out.
02:17I think they're closing in.
02:19Please.
02:25We're ready.
02:53You both look so different in green.
02:55Do you feel different?
02:57Not really.
02:58My green dress has a bow in the back of it.
03:01My mom made it.
03:02Just in case.
03:03She's not supposed to do that.
03:05Whatever.
03:06God loves a woman who anticipates.
03:07You know what's against the rules.
03:11What's up with her?
03:24It's okay.
03:26It's a good thing.
03:27It means we're safe.
03:28We were May Day.
03:31Is she about to throw up?
03:33Pray give her a second.
03:34She's not used to this stuff.
03:35Don't feel sorry for them.
03:36They tried to kill us.
03:38They're rebels go.
03:40We'll catch up in a second.
03:42Girl, girls.
03:47Look, I know it's scary.
03:49They pretended to be one of us.
03:51Meanwhile, the entire time they hated us.
03:54They tried to kill us.
03:57The eyes will always find them.
03:58You don't have to worry.
03:59Okay?
04:10That's why the florist was so scared.
04:12Gilead is out there.
04:13Looking for us.
04:14Hunting us.
04:16All I could think about is how that could be me up there.
04:19And if I didn't get out of here soon, it would be.
04:22But here we are.
04:23Going to Agnes' house for a fucking tea party.
04:26I wish Madeline is perfect.
04:28I wish Madeline is perfect.
04:44Oh, I appreciate you.
04:47Yes, turn it so that...
04:50Yes, just right there.
05:05of course you think it's easy you've been practicing for a month okay so now
05:11you need to practice
05:19okay ready one two three two three you're stepping on the three it's supposed to be on two like this
05:29one two three one two three you tried do i have to the waltz is the easy part you still
05:37have to learn
05:37the opening number what if i get it wrong with the ball am i gonna look totally lame no no
05:43you look at the wonderful you always do
05:49okay come here i will be the commander he'll be you okay right foot back
05:57side together okay now the tricky part raise your arm up like this together and down
06:12wrap around your finger it seems to me like
06:18it seems to me like that's where i belong
06:25you know you know how to hold me you know how to thrill me and you know how to control
06:34me
06:34you're making me like it just enough to keep me
06:40you know okay i think you've got it
06:46i think you've got it
06:56i think you've got it
07:06the aunts will be here any minute
07:09your hair is crazy again do you see what i'm dealing with
07:14paula you have so much to do
07:16i'll spree slow agnes thank you
07:26i think god for her every day
07:34let's go check out your bounty
07:39it's crazy
07:42i've never seen this bread like this
07:44you clearly made an impression tenderloin that's no joke
07:47she also got oranges
07:49commander siemens he's a catch
07:52oranges are all right but didn't you get guavas and ritchies when you were agreeing
07:56yeah but they were easier to get back then
07:59artichoke is hard to come by these days
08:02which command is this
08:04uh collins he's in charge of one of the colonies
08:11so who do you think will match and who's going to crash and burn
08:16becca's doing well she got lamb chops
08:19of course you did i bet jehoshua's crazy jealous
08:24i was two people one could walk and talk say praise be and yes ma'am
08:30and the other could only think about those dead bodies hanging from the bridge
08:34was it obvious to everyone luckily i was basically invisible
08:39penny can you feel the baby kicking you no it's too early for that
08:44i can't wait and michael is even more excited than i am you're so much further along than last time
08:50hold up
08:53sorry you can be so slow sometimes
08:57spread out
08:58search the house
09:01blessed be the fruit
09:05downstairs first
09:06search them
09:07coffee is sleeping downstairs see something you don't like raise a flag
09:11oh guardian i'd like to have that card from commander stevens red please
09:21um yes mrs judd
09:26agnes congratulations on reaching this milestone
09:31god hath blessed you in every respect
09:34i look forward to a dance at the ball
09:38praise be
09:43i'm worried about being executed she's over there getting horny
09:50under his eye right agnes
09:52girls the cars are pulling up to the gate quick quick come on
09:56it's not there
10:06clean that up immediately yes mrs mackenzie
10:21a woman in the forest shop almost got me caught today
10:24she was terrified she said she needs you to move her
10:30shit is something happening this morning i had to walk past three dead bodies lower your voice
10:37and giving ass retaliating for what happened with the bus
10:41is commander hayes's daughter said anything her father taking any trips
10:45commander
10:46you shouldn't mind you
10:47no are you even listening to me those people that they hung were mayday
10:52i have to get the fuck out of here it's too dangerous
10:55now you knew that coming in yeah coming in i assumed you guys had an organized operation
10:59oh was it so you thought it would just go smoothly no bumps it's a rebellion
11:03who'd i talk to about getting out of here
11:05i don't trust you guys anymore
11:07what about the trust we put in you we have never had someone get this close to these girls
11:12their fathers the men who run this country we waited for this
11:18if you leave now we may never have the chance again
11:23we need you to do this do what what's the goal post when i get to leave
11:30i don't know
11:32fuck you find out look if you get something helpful information that really makes a difference
11:40at least i feel like they've got some return on investment
11:43just don't get caught in home while i do it
11:44if you get something you need to know
12:21This wasn't just a tea in honor of the ants.
12:24It was the last chance for the top greens to show their white material.
12:29Running a high commander's house was definitely not for the faint-hearted.
12:33The ants needed to see who could handle the pressure and who would break.
12:36They would end up with losers, abusers, or worse.
12:40One stumble and you could be forever fucked.
12:44Welcome to my world, ladies.
12:48Blessed day, our most cherished guests.
12:51What an honor to welcome you all here today.
12:54We are so grateful for how well you've groomed our girls for marriage.
12:58I'm sure it was no small task.
13:02Please, enjoy this afternoon as a humble token of our appreciation.
13:07We are but vessels for his will.
13:09And the girls are eager to show their appreciation as well.
13:14Isn't that right, Jehoshaphat?
13:16Yes, Mother.
13:18God has been so generous in blessing us all with the best teachers.
13:24And I plan to carry the wisdom you have taught us for the rest of my life.
13:33Shall we begin?
13:34Please, follow me.
13:41Perfect nails, tailored dresses.
13:44Meanwhile, these women are all married to war criminals.
13:47Mrs. Mackenzie is the alpha here.
13:49Because she's married to the most important commander.
13:51She has power.
13:53Reflected, but still.
13:54That's what all these girls desperately want.
13:57Power is survival in Gilead.
13:59Given the most recent troubles, are you concerned some commanders will miss the ball?
14:04All is, ask the Lord, intense.
14:07Praise be.
14:08Jehoshaphat's father designed the colonies.
14:10He took a trip to visit them recently.
14:12A piece of intel I picked up when Jehoshaphat complained her Martha slacked off during his absence.
14:17Is it more prudent to postpone until we're sure that the dust has settled on all this ugliness?
14:23All will be well.
14:24Becca's parents are nobodies, so her mom has to make nice with everybody.
14:29The commanders will be there.
14:30You have no reason to worry.
14:32I will trust in the aunts, as always.
14:35Ladies?
14:36Aunt Lydia, what you do is the honor.
14:41Heavenly Father, we offer this bounty and abundance in thanks.
14:45Heavenly Father, or Mother, goddess of the earth, if you really exist.
14:49Strike lightning through these bitches' hairdos, and send a helicopter to get me out of Gilead.
14:56Which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord.
15:00Also, I'd love a Big Mac.
15:02Amen.
15:05Let's have some tea.
15:15From what I can tell, these girls aren't expected to make anything, or do anything.
15:20It's all been bought at a shop, or prepared by their Marthas.
15:24Their only job is to make sure everything is perfect.
15:27That usually involves bossing around the people below them, which they're fucking great at.
15:34The color.
15:35It's too light. You didn't brew long enough.
15:37It's jasmine tea. It's supposed to be light.
15:41If you brew it too long, it gets bitter.
15:43Oh my God!
15:46Why are you doing this to me?
15:49I'll make you a new one. Don't distress yourself.
15:55It's okay.
16:03It's lovely.
16:04Thank you, Rosa.
16:05You got this.
16:11I feel so bad for them.
16:14For that to happen right at the start of their season.
16:17You mean the bus?
16:20I hope that they find every single one of those terrorists and gender traitors and string them up like rats.
16:31Can I get you more ginger ale?
16:35Aren't you sweet?
16:36No, thank you. I'm fine.
16:41Best of luck, girls!
16:42Bye.
16:43Bye.
16:44Bye.
16:52Bye.
16:57Bye.
17:31Excellent form, George.
18:04Wonderful.
18:06Wonderful.
18:12Well done, Miriam.
19:04I'm so, so sorry, Mrs. Mackenzie.
19:07Maybe I'll go get my Martha now.
19:09So don't worry at all, dear.
19:10Okay.
19:51I can't believe I did that.
19:54It was a mistake.
19:55But the Lord waits to be gracious to us, so...
19:58Fingers crossed.
20:02What happened?
20:05She spilled her tea.
20:08That's it?
20:10Come on, Esther.
20:20Right.
20:21I'm so sorry to have failed you.
20:23All one can do is her best.
20:25Pray I won't be married off to a man from the colonies.
20:28Bye.
20:31Whatever happens is in God's plan for you.
20:36Bye, Sam.
20:46Bye, Sam.
20:51Bye.
20:53Bye.
20:54Bye.
20:58Bye.
21:01Bye.
21:39Blessed day, are you lost?
21:44Blessed day, sir.
21:48Well, what brings you in here?
21:53Forgive me the chocolate on your desk, sir.
22:00I haven't had any since before I came to Gilead.
22:17I'm sorry.
22:19I'll accept whatever correction you deem appropriate, sir.
22:34I used to bring this home to my daughter when she was little.
22:40And I don't think she likes them anymore.
22:47Aunt Lydia, she paired me with Miss Agnes.
22:56I have much to learn, and she sets such a pious example.
23:03And she's been so kind to me.
23:07Yeah, she's a very good girl.
23:13I suppose she's not a girl now.
23:20Is she happy?
23:27Joyful indeed are those whose God is the Lord.
23:37We must be needed at the party.
23:39Come, Grace.
23:41Stop.
23:53Stop.
23:55Stop.
24:13So how do you think you did?
24:15Fine.
24:17Fine.
24:21Well, I'm sure you guys looked better than Miriam.
24:24That wasn't her fault.
24:25Who cares?
24:26She chunked it.
24:27Poor Miriam.
24:29Girls, back into the parlor.
24:30Off you go.
24:35I'm so proud of you.
24:37Thank you, Rosa.
24:48I know what you're doing.
24:51I wasn't doing anything.
24:55Staring at a man like that?
24:57Maybe you don't care what happens to you, but you can get him in a lot of trouble.
25:02Guardians are punished for a lot less.
25:05Come now.
25:06It's time for the commander's cake.
25:08Just so you know, I used to have a lot of guy friends.
25:11It was totally platonic, and it wasn't a big deal.
25:15It was about 15 minutes.
25:44It was about 15 minutes.
25:44I thought it was just a big deal.
25:46Ladies, the Lord revels in how you have all comported yourselves today.
25:51You have done your mothers proud, and you have done us proud.
25:55And so we finish with a Gilead tradition, the commander's cake.
26:00Inside one of these slices, a hidden treasure.
26:04Shall we find out who is so lucky?
26:06Who will have his light shined upon her at this juncture?
26:10Oh, let them eat their cake, Badala.
26:13Dig in, girls.
26:35Agnes, I'm the bride!
26:38History has it that whoever gets the bride is the first to marry.
26:42It's kind of like catching the bouquet.
26:44It's a porcelain bride.
26:46Not a plastic one.
26:48There's no plastic in Gilead.
26:58Oh, my.
27:05Is it bad?
27:06Of course it's bad.
27:09How awful.
27:10And with the ball so soon.
27:13Don't worry, Paula.
27:15I'll call my husband.
27:16Make sure she gets seen right away.
27:20Raise me your kindness.
27:22Go clean up, Agnes.
27:24I'll send for a car.
27:28Hey, don't worry.
27:31My dad will take good care of you.
27:33Promise.
27:52Have a blessed day, Commander.
28:01Agnes, lovely to see you, as always.
28:04Come.
28:08I guess even in Gilead, no one likes to go to the fucking dentist.
28:31You're on lock.
28:33Simple bonding will do the trick.
28:34Very routine.
28:38Praise be.
28:39This is just a mild sedative.
28:44There we go.
28:46Just recite the Lord's Prayer before you know it.
28:49You'll wake up with a perfect smile.
28:56Our Father, who art in heaven,
28:59hallowed be my name.
29:01The King now come.
29:04I will be done.
29:07I will be done.
29:08I will be done.
29:09I will be done.
29:17I will be done.
29:21I will be done.
29:23I will be done.
29:23I will be done.
29:23I will be done.
29:23I will be done.
29:24I will be done.
29:24I will be done.
29:24I will be done.
29:25I will be done.
29:26I will be done.
29:29I will be done.
29:31I will be done.
29:50Hey! Hey!
29:55A chocolate from Commander McKenzie's office.
29:59He wanted to know whose dads were traveling.
30:00A Swiss or neutral.
30:04It's important.
30:05Look at the back.
30:11Japan has sanctions against Gillian.
30:15What was he doing there?
30:17What the fuck would I know?
30:18That's your job.
30:24Also, you might want to be careful with Agnes.
30:30She's in love with you.
30:34Nice work letting that happen.
30:36Oh, no.
30:50There you go.
30:58I'll show you.
30:58We're gonna have these things.
30:58I'm not gonna have to...
30:58It's pretty well-known.
30:59You know...
31:04Why do you like this?
31:20Welcome back.
31:24If you have any pain, tell your mother.
31:27She'll call me.
31:28Oh, and good luck at the ball.
31:31I'm sure you and Becca won't do great.
31:58I'm sure you and Becca won't do great.
32:05I'm sure you and Becca won't do great.
32:14I'm sure you and Becca won't do great.
32:15I'm sure you and Becca won't do great.
32:16I'm sure you and Becca won't do great.
32:17Okay, come.
32:18Let me see.
32:20Smile.
32:21Open.
32:26Oh, thank the Lord, Dr. Grove does beautiful work.
32:31I blame your mother for this.
32:34She gave you weak teeth, didn't she?
32:37Tabitha?
32:38No, not Tabitha.
32:41It's not your fault that you come from weak genes.
32:45It's where that rebellious streak comes from.
32:58She has a weak chin.
33:00Can't fix that.
33:10So, how many mothers have you had?
33:14One.
33:16Paul was my stepmother.
33:18My mother.
33:18My mother died.
33:20But your stepmother mentioned someone else.
33:23Your birth mother.
33:25We don't...
33:28It's weird to talk about that here.
33:32I'm sorry.
33:36My mom died too.
33:43I'm sorry.
33:45So did my birth mother.
33:51Daisy, dear.
33:52It's time for you to head back.
33:54Your ride's around the house.
33:55The leftover cake.
33:57For you and the other parole girls.
34:04God bless you the evening, Miss Agnes.
34:13God bless you the evening, Miss Agnes.
34:40A lot later, I found out what happened to the florist.
34:44She tried to run when the eyes came to the shop.
34:46She was shot dead in the street.
34:52I found out her name was Candace.
34:56Rest in peace, Candace.
34:58I'm sorry I couldn't help you.
35:14Candace panicked, and now she's dead.
35:17Don't show anything.
35:19No matter what, no matter how much I'm freaking out inside.
35:26I need to keep my shit together, like they do.
35:29Like Agnes, like all of them.
35:31I'm sure they're panicking a lot of the time, and I don't even see it.
35:36Push it down.
35:37You can do it.
35:38That's what they're always telling us in Gilead.
35:41God never gifts us more than we can handle.
35:49But that, as he used to say in my world, is bullshit.
36:17You're listening to Radio Free Boston.
36:19Okay, there's your warning through...
36:48I don't know.
36:51I don't know.
37:21I don't know.
37:57I don't know.
38:25I don't know.
38:51I don't know.
39:00I don't know.
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