Why is Mark helping Serena?

In The Handmaid's Tale, Mark Tuello helps Serena Joy Waterford primarily to turn her against the Republic of Gilead. As a high-ranking representative of the U.S. Government-in-Exile, his goal is to use her intelligence and knowledge of the regime to undermine Gilead from within.
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Why doesn't Mark Tuello get Hannah?

Mark Tuello appears to try to help June to get out Hannah from Republic of Gilead (Series) via Commander Lawrence but failed to get him to help possibly due to the fact he has an agenda to fix or destroy Gilead from the inside or his phone is wire tapped.
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Is Testaments about June's daughter?

Yes, The Testaments by Margaret Atwood (and its TV adaptation) heavily focuses on the lives of June Osborne's two daughters, Hannah (Agnes) and Nichole (Daisy/Holly), set years after The Handmaid's Tale. The story follows them as they navigate Gilead and its aftermath, with the narrative heavily featuring their connections to June.
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Does Serena ever turn against Gilead?

Yes, Serena Joy Waterford ultimately turns against Gilead, culminating in a definitive betrayal where she plays an instrumental role in the downfall of her second husband, Commander Wharton, and other top officials. After experiencing Gilead's brutality firsthand and being trapped by the Wheelers, she defects, ultimately becoming a refugee in the series finale.
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Why did Fred stop loving Serena?

At the same time when Serena tried to use her intellect, skills, and voice (when Fred was in the hospital or spoke up for Nichole or even in Canada) he felt threatened. I think he loved Serena for her brain and power but deep inside never felt equally powerful and once he got the power, he enjoyed it.
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Can you explain that to me, Serena?

Were the Waterfords responsible for Gilead?

Though he presents like a 'victim' of Gilead, he was actually involved in designing and establishing it. In the way he treats his wife and everyone else below him, his cruel side is revealed.
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Who's richer, Serena or Blair?

Yes, Serena van der Woodsen is generally considered richer than Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl. While both are incredibly wealthy, Serena's family (the van der Woodsens/Rhodes) has a higher net worth, often estimated in the low billions, compared to the Waldorfs' hundreds of millions.
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Who is the most powerful commander in the Handmaids Tale?

Although Commander Winslow is brutal, and is generally depicted as being one of the most powerful Commanders, (in terms of both his title and his position in Washington, which is depicted as being much more tightly under the Sons of Jacob's control than other areas) his motivations are less complex or interesting than ...
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What did Serena do to betray Fred?

Fred tells them that he knows that Serena forged his signature so that the Martha could see the baby. He asks Offred if that's her handwriting on one of the papers and she says yes. As punishment, Fred whips Serena with his belt and forces Offred to watch as he does.
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What did they do to Moira's feet?

The Aunts tortured Moira by beating her feet with steel cables, the punishment for a first offense. The punishment for a second offense was beating the hands. Aunt Lydia reminded the women that hands and feet did not matter for their purpose.
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Who does Nick marry in Gilead?

Commander Nicholas "Nick" Blaine was Rose's husband, June Osborne's lover and the father of Holly and an unborn son in The Handmaid's Tale. Formerly a Guardian and driver serving Commander Fred and Serena Waterford, he served as a Commander in the Gileadean military stationed in Chicago.
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Why does Eden jump to her death?

Eden has a potential chance to save her own life by “renouncing her sins”, and Nick begs her to do so. However, the young Econowife chooses to die a martyr's death via drowning along with her lover, but not before reciting 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 to herself and Isaac.
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Why do they say "under his eye"?

In The Handmaid's Tale, "Under His Eye" is a common greeting and, more frequently, a farewell phrase used in Gilead to indicate that everyone is under God's watchful gaze and protection. It serves as a reminder of omnipresent surveillance by both God and the "Eyes" (secret police), acting as a tool for social control.
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Is Rose Blaine pregnant?

After Nick reveals Rose's pregnancy to June, Rose is seen gathering with other wives while holding her belly and discussing her pregnancy.
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Why does June choose Nick over Luke?

The Handmaid's Tale: Why June Chose Nick Over Luke In The S4 Finale - IMDb. June's choice to kill Fred Waterford revealed her true self, a part that Luke doesn't fully understand but Nick does. This complicates her relationship with Luke and draws her closer to Nick.
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Does Hannah become a wife in Gilead?

In The Handmaid's Tale, Hannah (renamed Agnes in the books) does not get married during the main TV series, but she is heavily groomed for it. She is trained at a domestic arts school to become a Wife, and in the sequel book The Testaments, she chooses to become an Aunt to avoid an arranged marriage.
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Who actually runs Gilead?

In The Handmaid's Tale, Gilead is governed by a collective, theocratic junta known as The Committee. It is a group of top-ranking Commanders from the Sons of Jacob organization, not a single dictator. Key leaders in this collective include Commander Fred Waterford, Commander Andrew Pryce, and the key architect, Commander Joseph Lawrence.
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Who kills Fred in The Handmaid's Tale?

June Osborne kills Fred Waterford in The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 finale ("The Wilderness"). June, along with other former Handmaids, chases down and brutally kills the Commander in a "Particicution"—a ritualistic group murder—in a "No Man's Land" between Gilead and Canada after he is traded back to the Republic.
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Who is the real villain in The Handmaid's Tale?

Fred Waterford is generally considered the primary villain in the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale, acting as a architect of Gilead and June's main antagonist. However, the show features multiple villains, including Serena Joy Waterford, Aunt Lydia, and the broader, oppressive regime of Gilead itself.
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Which commander is obsessed with Janine?

However, he is responsible for a major brutal event that takes place in Episode 7 — the massacre of Jezebel's workers, where only Janine, whom Bell has a perverted obsession with, was spared. Following this event, he forcibly makes Janine his handmaid.
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What disability does Nick's wife have?

Genetic condition of congenital hip dysplasia in Rose

To clarify for everyone, she and Nick are NOT related and she has a genetic condition called Congenital Hip Dysplasia! The condition was never mentioned in the show itself. Showrunner Bruce Miller confirmed it in a interview that he did.
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Why is Lily Vander Woodsen rich?

We know Hazel's family has a private jet. THE VAN DER WOODSEN FAMILY: Lily van der Woodsen has a lot of money because of divorce settlements with billionaires and then also because she owns 20% of Bass Industries.
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Who is the #1 richest family in the world?

The Walton family, owners of the retail giant Walmart, is consistently ranked as the world's richest family. They control approximately 44% of Walmart, giving them a combined estimated net worth surpassing $500 billion as of late 2025. The fortune stems from Sam Walton’s founding of the company in 1962.
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Why did Dan stop liking Serena?

Upset that Serena isn't as perfect as he always thought she was, Dan decides not to pursue a relationship with her anymore.
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