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The Testaments Season 1 Episode 5
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00:00It's all the help she can get.
00:01Oh, Guardian? I'd like to have that card read.
00:03Agnes, congratulations on reaching this milestone.
00:06God hath blessed you in every respect.
00:08I look forward to a dance at the ball.
00:09I didn't want this for either of us.
00:11I don't want to get married.
00:13Welcome to our home.
00:14Thank you for having us, Commander, sir.
00:16You all showed the world some Gilead grit last week.
00:22Rhea won't be married off to a man from the colonies.
00:24My life, what happened?
00:27She spilled her tea.
00:31Agnes found the bride.
00:35Is it bad?
00:36Of course it's bad.
00:38How awful.
00:39And with the ball so soon.
00:41My dad will take good care of you.
00:43Promise.
00:43This is just a mild sedative.
00:46Before you know it, you'll wake up with a perfect smile.
01:08In Gilead, you weren't supposed to think about bodies.
01:12Yours or anybody else's.
01:14I wasn't even sure what Becca's father had done to me.
01:17But the shame still swelled in me like a wave.
01:21I tried to push it down.
01:23Growing up here made you an expert at pushing things down.
01:26Hiding from others was easy.
01:28But hiding from yourself?
01:31That's where Gilead really made you excel.
01:35You look gorgeous.
01:37Thank you, Rosa.
01:42Oh, that tailor truly is a man of God.
01:45Turn.
01:47It's a beautiful dress.
01:49I love the one I wore to my prom.
01:52It's black velvet.
01:53It's dropless.
01:57It means no sleeves or shoulders.
01:59Anyways, different time.
02:01Do you feel prepared?
02:03I think so.
02:04A little conviction would be nice.
02:06Now, what do you do if the commander offers you a drink?
02:09I decline.
02:10No, you hesitate.
02:12Oh, I...
02:13Like...
02:13I don't...
02:16You'll either let it go or encourage it.
02:18Now, if he insists, I accept with grace.
02:21But not too much grace.
02:22You're a godly girl, not a prig.
02:25I know I've been rigorous in my instruction,
02:27but I just want what's best for you.
02:30You know that, right?
02:32Yes, Mother.
02:35This is going to be a special evening.
02:38You'll want fond memories of it.
02:54Gilead had reduced our adolescence to almost nothing.
02:58Before this, we were children.
03:00And after, we'd become married women.
03:03This was our one night to approximate being teenagers.
03:06And I wasn't going to let anything ruin it for me.
03:10Besides, it was the event that would decide my future.
03:14How many people can say that about their prom?
03:16How many people can do it for our creative gives our hundred days?
03:21Howzy, how many are you?
03:23Today's show.
03:27How many people can do it for you?
03:34How many people can do it?
03:46How many people can hold it for me for a time on me?
03:46for you to guide us, lead us to success,
03:49that we may fulfill your will.
03:52Amen.
03:53Hi.
03:53Don't forget to smile.
03:55It's a joke.
03:56Okay, don't step on it.
03:58It's a joke.
04:02Agnes, I'm so glad that you're here.
04:05If I had to bear openness to Jehoshaphat's prayer circle
04:07for one more minute, I was going to scream.
04:12Hey, you're going to do great.
04:14Do you want to practice the dance?
04:15No, I'm fine.
04:18I pray you both look so beautiful.
04:21You guys must be dying from excitement.
04:23I'm so jealous.
04:24I hope you get to dance with Commander Henry.
04:25I hear it looks nice, and he's very blessed.
04:28No, don't worry about him.
04:30He's a minor commander.
04:31The top commanders don't come out until later.
04:34Girls are so lucky.
04:39Girls, somewhere out there is your future husband.
04:43Tonight, you will meet him.
04:45Soon, you will share a life with him, raise children with him, and love and obey him, as
04:52he will love and protect you.
04:56God, be with you, my sonny's.
04:59Praise be.
05:01Praise be.
05:02Praise be.
05:08You look so beautiful.
05:11You can do this.
05:16All right, girls.
05:17Let's line up.
05:21All right.
05:39무슨
05:40No
05:40You
05:42Do for three
05:50Schever
05:51you
05:59I
06:00No
06:06one
06:07In
06:20Hey, Lydia, your work with these girls is truly a triumph.
06:25They're magnificent.
07:10Oh, it was just beautiful.
07:13Beautiful.
07:13Time for the father's skills.
07:33Ready, sweetie?
07:42Agnes.
07:44Sorry.
07:47Blessed evening, Daddy.
08:20Good evening, Commander McKenzie.
08:20Good evening, Commander McKenzie.
08:33Good evening, Commander McKenzie.
08:36Take my daughter's hand.
08:38More precious than jewels.
08:45May I have this dance?
08:46In his grace.
08:49In his grace.
09:04I was dancing.
09:07With a boy.
09:10We had been, at turns, curious and frightened of those strange beings who would soon become
09:15men.
09:16Men who would protect us.
09:19Or hurt us.
09:22Optimism bias is a term I've learned recently from a psychiatrist.
09:26It's when you believe something good might happen, despite all evidence to the contrary.
09:46It's an herbal tea.
09:48Smells awful.
09:50Yeah.
09:52What'd you get the recipe?
09:53My cousin.
09:56What does it taste like?
10:00Lemonade.
10:02And mushrooms.
10:04Hey, save me something.
10:06I'm the one who had to ferment metals in my closet.
10:09I just want one sip.
10:11I want triplets, Holda.
10:13When Helen had twins, her husband bought her Mercedes and diamond earrings.
10:22I'm the one who had to ferment metals in my closet.
10:34I'm sorry I haven't said much.
10:35I've been counting my steps.
10:37Me too.
10:39I probably should have taken a dance refresher class, but they were showing a movie in the
10:42barracks.
10:43Sorry to that instead.
10:44Were you?
10:45Yeah.
10:45It was about a giant shark terrorizing a small town.
10:49Jaws.
10:50You've seen it?
10:51No, but my father told me about it when he went to the beach.
10:55He said it used to be one of his favorites.
10:58You're gonna need a bigger boat.
11:02Oh, right.
11:03You haven't seen it.
11:04Do you like your glasses?
11:06Some of them.
11:09I like embroidery and music.
11:11What do you play?
11:12Piano, guitar?
11:13The hammered dolphin.
11:15Oh, nice.
11:16What, uh, songs have you learned?
11:18Uh, The Foggy Dew.
11:20Ooh.
11:20Pachelbel's cannon.
11:24You're really pretty.
11:44Gentlemen.
11:45Go ahead.
11:46Love me.
11:47I'll be right here.
11:48I'll be right here.
12:03God created all of us, but he took his time with you, didn't he?
12:10Well, perhaps, if you're a good girl, this white might become green, and you, ripe.
12:22Don't touch me.
12:26You're a tick, bitch.
12:28Commander.
12:29I'm mostly one, this girl.
12:31Don't trouble yourself.
12:34I'll take care of her.
12:38Under his eye.
12:39Under his eye, Commander.
12:43Are you insane?
12:44A little Toronto slipped out.
12:46Lose it.
12:46Unless you want to lose your tongue.
12:47Sorry.
12:48I wasn't prepped for perverts.
12:50Go ahead, Richard.
12:54Copy that.
12:55All clear.
12:56Look.
12:57You're doing well.
12:59That thing you noticed with the chocolate, it was helpful.
13:02It was?
13:03Yeah.
13:05Can you find out more?
13:06About what?
13:09Commander McKenzie is meeting with the Japanese.
13:10We think he might be brokering a deal for our territory.
13:13How the fuck am I supposed to?
13:14Lower your voice.
13:16I don't think Agnes will know anything about that.
13:20Just get close to her.
13:22You get close to her.
13:29So, have they said anything yet?
13:32About me?
13:35They're still working on getting me out of here, right?
13:37You've got to prove you're worth the trouble.
13:49No mind.
13:50You are a villain.
13:51You've got to pick them up.
13:51You've got to pick them up.
14:01No mind.
14:03You're not on the other side.
14:05Give him some people in the clothing that need to help.
14:08That's all right.
14:09Just get close.
14:09Please make a good move.
14:09I gotta leave.
14:10Please make a good move.
14:10It's gonna stop.
14:14It's a fine-looking vest this year.
14:16Nan could strain his neck.
14:19All right, Jed.
14:21I think these young guns have whet their appetites.
14:24Now let's show them where they will eat.
14:27Gentlemen, those are your future wives.
14:32It's act worthy. Shall we?
14:36Of course. We're merely celebrating.
14:41Gentlemen, to the women of Gilead.
15:03I think that's right here.
15:21All right, what is it?
15:23It's kind of a blur.
15:25Are there any commanders who have their eyes on you?
15:27I don't think so.
15:28Really?
15:29You seem to like dancing with that first commander.
15:32Thought maybe you had found a match.
15:34Why are you paying attention to what I'm doing anyways?
15:37Did I do something to offend you?
15:41No. Forget it.
15:43Then, Bray, why are you being so weird?
15:45I'm sure I just didn't mean anything by it.
15:47Girls?
15:48Look smart.
15:49You are needed back on the floor.
15:51Yes, Avadol.
15:53Behave yourselves.
16:02What is going on with them?
16:04They're acting so odd.
16:07Hold up.
16:08You can be so thick sometimes.
16:10They're obviously fighting over the affections of the commander.
16:15How do you know that?
16:16Because this always happens as much when you see some advances.
16:19The ants aren't going to say it outright, but Agnes and Becca.
16:24They're each other's competition.
16:26They have always been so close.
16:28Hold up.
16:29God has made you ineligible for good reason.
16:32You can benefit from growing up a little.
16:36I never thought about it like that before.
16:44Do you think that God made you ineligible for the same reason?
16:47I don't think so.
16:58For a moment, they had let us dream.
17:03But we all knew who our real suitors were.
17:07Occasionally, you could wind up with someone young, like Penny had.
17:11But girls like us, from the best houses, were matched with the most powerful commanders.
17:17May I have this dance?
17:19Miss Grace.
17:25Of course.
17:26We all hoped we would be the exception.
17:45I'm afraid I'm a little rusty.
17:47It's been a while.
18:15I'm sorry to interrupt, Commander, but your presence is urgently needed in the war room.
18:19Excuse me, Miss McKenzie, I'm being called away.
18:21If you could take my place with the young lady.
18:26I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry
18:36to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt,
18:39Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie,
18:43I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry
18:45to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt,
18:46Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie,
18:49I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss McKenzie, I
19:02So this, this is what it's supposed to feel like.
19:15Why don't we get a refreshment?
19:19You got a pin for bravery, because of the Mayday attack.
19:24I just had the good fortune not to get shot.
19:26You did more than that, I remember it very well.
19:29Does it feel strange to shoot someone?
19:33He and I are small talk, I do some little work.
19:37It's to distract you from my terrible dancing.
19:39You seem fine to me.
19:46Perhaps I don't do anything to ease the nerves.
19:54Are the other security guys giving me the stink hat?
19:57I bet they're seething with jealousy.
19:58I don't know when I probably shouldn't look.
20:01I could get in trouble.
20:02You know, I think tonight some of the rules are going to fall by the wayside.
20:06Then could I ask you a question?
20:08Go ahead.
20:08I was wondering what you meant by the other rules.
20:10Go ahead for Chapin.
20:12Copy that.
20:14Sorry, that's McKenzie.
20:15I have to get back to work.
20:16I have to get back to work.
20:29It seemed like another.
20:31Please forgive me.
20:47The men's glasses never seem to be empty.
20:50Not a surprise.
20:51Not my concern.
20:53It is paramount, however, for the young women to abstain.
20:58And Lydia, these are not your handmaids from days gone by.
21:00These are godly girls.
21:02They know how to behave.
21:04It's your own instruction that we rely upon to ensure it.
21:07My girls have been instructed to always defer to commanders.
21:11Do not let them get my girls drunk.
21:14Please remind them I'm in charge of their matches.
21:18I'll have a word with them.
21:20Thank you, Commander.
21:27I just wanted to thank you for all your work, bringing this together.
21:31Well, Aunt Lydia is the one...
21:32Aunt Lydia is slowing down.
21:35Of course, it's only natural that she should be, but I think maybe the time's come for you and I
21:39to discuss our vision in the future.
21:42Yes, they are good godly girls.
21:46All praise to the Lord.
21:48I just got it.
21:49Yes, of course.
21:51Excuse me, Commander.
21:54I'm needed downstairs.
21:57Of course.
21:58Thank you, my dear.
21:59I'm going to go to the young man's deck.
22:03I'm going to go to the young man's deck.
22:15Go distract and test it.
22:17Wait, what are you going to...
22:17Just do it!
22:21Back up!
22:23Sue, I think I'm going to be sick.
22:25Come up!
22:25I don't think any of the aunts saw.
22:27Everyone saw.
22:28Daisy, quick!
22:29Take her inside.
22:29I'll have to go back before the aunts see that I'm gone.
22:31What's wrong with her?
22:32She's unwell.
22:34She's drunk.
22:35Shh!
22:36So help her.
22:37If the aunts see her like this, it's over her.
22:39Shit.
22:41I mean, go.
22:44I've dealt with similar circumstances.
22:49Hey, how much did you drink?
22:53Have some water.
22:58Did you eat today?
23:00No.
23:02I didn't eat because I was too anxious because of the...
23:08Tonight.
23:10I also didn't really eat that much yesterday.
23:14Okay, okay.
23:17Can we get back out there?
23:24I don't want them touching me.
23:33I don't want them looking at me.
23:35I just, I...
23:39I know it's a sin, but sometimes I close my eyes and I pray for God to broom away the
23:49earth and extinguish the stars.
23:53Okay.
23:55Well, you're more articulate than most drunk girls.
24:01I understand how you feel.
24:04The men here, a lot of them, they're scary.
24:11But there's some good ones, too.
24:16Back in Toronto, I know a lot of good men.
24:22Guys you could have an actual conversation with.
24:25Real friends.
24:28If that's true, then why did you leave?
24:37Remember what the aunts always tell us?
24:39God loves you.
24:42And...
24:43He has something special in store for you.
24:49They don't say that.
24:51No.
24:52Okay.
24:54Well, they say the first part.
25:00What does it feel like?
25:03To run away?
25:06Don't think about that.
25:10Think about how much your friends care about you.
25:15Shouldn't I risk getting in big trouble to bring you to me?
25:21And Agnes.
25:25She loves you.
25:30Not the way I love her.
25:41Okay.
25:43We need to get you back out there.
25:46Ready?
25:50You're okay.
25:54It's okay to feel this way.
26:00I can get back on my own.
26:08And for my next embroidery project, I'm going to make a dish towel for my favorite Martha.
26:12That's lovely, Hoda.
26:13I'll be right back.
26:17Is Becca okay?
26:18She will be fine.
26:20God willing.
26:20Do you see Becca?
26:22It's a shame a girl with such proudness.
26:25I threw it all away.
26:27Hey, what happened?
26:28If my father was a dentist, I'd be a bit more careful.
26:31The Lord said, do not go about sweating slander.
26:35Well, if you'd seen her, you'd know it's not slander.
26:39She said it for the college.
26:40Oh!
26:48Shoot, let's go.
27:17You're next.
27:19Come with me, please.
27:30I'm taking you to some commanders who would like to meet you.
27:34You're soon to be matched with a husband whose rank befits your status.
27:38Do you understand the responsibility that entails?
27:41Yes, Aunt Gabana.
27:43You're a very lucky girl, Agnes.
27:45I'm not sure you realize just how lucky.
27:49Our natural proclivities are not necessarily godly ones.
27:54Many a race has been lost right at the finish line.
27:58The weak may fall, but you mustn't stumble over them.
28:02Okay?
28:05I hope you can fulfill their expectations.
28:09Under his eye, dear.
28:11Under his eye.
28:12Aunt Gabana.
28:25Agnes, please come and sit down.
28:41Look into the lens.
28:43Agnes, here.
28:47You and I are going to have a conversation.
28:49So that the commanders here can get to know you a little better.
28:53Okay.
28:53So, Agnes.
28:57How will you exemplify your wifely duties?
29:05As a wife, I will serve my husband with...
29:15I will obey him.
29:22And...
29:29You must be nervous.
29:32Are you?
29:42Here.
29:46You know, Agnes.
29:48Penny thinks really highly of you.
29:52Just be yourself.
29:54And that will shine through, okay?
29:58I don't know if I can live up to her example.
30:05I'm so happy for her.
30:07Yeah, she's delighted that the pregnancy is advancing.
30:11Me too.
30:12I'm hoping you'll come visit her soon.
30:16As a wife.
30:23Hey, listen.
30:25It's okay.
30:25You started a little rocky.
30:28We're all allowed to make mistakes.
30:30What do you say?
30:32You ready to try again?
30:37Yes.
30:40Okay.
30:51Sorry about that, gentlemen.
30:52Agnes and I had some technical troubles.
30:55Agnes.
30:57How will you fulfill your wifely duties?
31:04It worked out for Penny.
31:05She found her prince.
31:09I could too.
31:10God wouldn't let me fall from grace.
31:12I had to trust in his plan.
31:21On Estée, the commanders are waiting.
31:41Prayer, are you okay?
31:44I hear you may have had some trouble tonight.
31:53You're a desirable match.
31:56I know it will not hurt your chances.
32:04Worst comes to worst, I could just run away.
32:08I'll run away with you.
32:11I could steal one of Paula's horses.
32:15Applesauce.
32:16Our favorite one.
32:29Aunt Lydia, I trust your expectations were met.
32:35Hardly.
32:36I saw more than one girl plied with drinks.
32:39You failed.
32:41But the commanders were...
32:44How was I supposed...
32:45You still have much to prove.
32:49Blessed evening, Aunt Fidala.
33:00Did the Anne say anything?
33:02Not yet.
33:03Maybe you're unclear.
33:04For all you know, a commander could be requesting to be matched with you right now.
33:10How long do you think this is going to take?
33:12Probably not long.
33:13The commanders always get their requests to the ants, but the ants probably won't make any matches tonight.
33:19I saw you dancing with Commander Pritchett.
33:23Don't get your hopes up.
33:24You made it quite clear I was his first choice.
33:28Don't pay any attention to her.
33:30She's showboating.
33:32Pray, I hope you're right.
33:34Because my mother told me he's my best chance.
33:39Well, her only chance.
33:43Girls.
33:49Most of you did very well tonight.
33:51But some of you, and you know who you are, have disappointed us all.
33:56Let that weigh heavy on your souls.
33:58And pray that he may be merciful on your matches.
34:07What?
34:07Is that what I think it is?
34:09I think it is?
34:09No.
34:10No way.
34:10Not today.
34:11It has to be a prank.
34:12Come on, do that.
34:14Is everybody here?
34:15Okay.
34:24Shoo.
34:26T-word.
34:33As he blessed Ruth and Leah, he has blessed me the same, this day, today.
34:40And as he answered the prayers of Sarah, Rachel, and Rebecca, he has saved me from barrenness
34:46and emptiness.
34:48By his hand, may he make me fruitful.
34:52What a blessing.
34:55Praise be.
34:56Praise be.
34:58Praise be.
34:59Praise be.
34:59Oh, my God.
35:00Congratulations.
35:03Praise be.
35:05Here.
35:06Bless you.
35:07Congratulations.
35:08Congratulations.
35:09I love that.
35:10Praise be.
35:12Congratulations.
35:14Congratulations.
35:15Congratulations.
35:24your mother would be so proud if she could have seen you out there tonight
35:30i can't wait to tell her all about it when we get home
35:36thank you for stepping up security chafe and it was prudent
35:39trust you had a blessed evening commander i only wish there had been fewer distractions
35:45commander weston being pulled away efforts in the front have begun it's a nasty business but
35:52the rebels must be rooted out
35:56by his hand
36:01congratulations on your promotion by the way making commander in a few weeks i hear
36:06yes thank you sir i'm sure that is in no small part due to you
36:11no no don't take me we need men like yourself and like your father willing to rise to the occasion
36:41blessed evening
36:48garth was becoming a commander
36:51and if he were a commander he would be eligible
36:55and if he became eligible
36:58he could be mine
37:02all i could think about were his eyes his touch his heat
37:10i felt the world was filled with possibility
37:14and hope
37:42i'm going to go
37:42in the way
37:42i am
37:42in the way
37:42i am
37:42i am
37:42i am
37:44in the way
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