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