[s1e7] The Other Side ❲RECOMMENDED❳

Reviewers note how June’s later actions in the series are often influenced by the memory of this version of Luke—a man motivated by a desire to salvage his family rather than pure vengeance. Critique and Reception

Critics and viewers have noted that this episode can feel like a "detraction" from the main emotional investment in June's story. However, it is essential for the series' longevity, as it establishes the Canadian resistance and the existence of a "normal" world that still cares about the atrocities happening in Gilead. It highlights the stark contrast between the "normal boring life stuff" of Canada and the "intriguing" yet horrific inner workings of Gilead. [S1E7] The Other Side

Introduction