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Dolphin
Dec 5, 2008

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

DasNeonLicht posted:

June repeatedly trying to turn around on the shores of Lake Michigan to go back to get the daughter that recoiled at the sight of her own mother from a theocratic garrison state and volunteering to get turned in like it ain't no thing when in fact it was incredibly easy to hide or disguise her from boat cops were breaking points for me. Maybe I'm a psycho or maybe it's because I've never been a mother but June's inability to judge what is realistic and compartmentalize and accept loss — especially in a world as cruel as Gilead and in moments where she is inches away from realizing hope — is truly wild and I find it deeply unrelatable and possibly even a sign of bad writing!
She has a TBI, years of mental trauma, she's disoriented and confused, her single remaining source of emotional comfort for god knows how long just disappeared. I give her some slack personally.

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Dolphin
Dec 5, 2008

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
Am I the only one who interpreted that Luke was apprehensive because he was unsure of her readiness to engage in sex? They already alluded to that earlier with the kissing scene.

I feel like everyone screaming "sexual assault" have never actually been in an abusive relationship because that's not how it works. The reason men are so rarely victims of sexual assault by women is because most men can easily defend themselves against it barring drugs, alcohol, or emotional abuse.

Like if I was Luke and wasn't into it I would have been like nah, you're off me now, chill out. June is obviously extremely hosed up but I don't see this putting her in sexual abuser territory unless there's some June hyperstrength super power plot they haven't revealed yet.

Dolphin
Dec 5, 2008

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
And for the record I do think June is #girlboss

Dolphin
Dec 5, 2008

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
Holy poo poo that episode was bad

Dolphin
Dec 5, 2008

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
The US government giving immunity for crimes against humanity in exchange for useless information actually has a very long historical precedent though

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