The Handmaid's Tale S04E03 - Railway Escape scene (The Crossing)

[@jamestown8398]

"It is better to live one day as a lion than a hundred years as a sheep." Those women died as lionesses. Nobody can take that away from them.

[@Amanda_downunder]

so true.

[@bringthemhome2024]

This scene broke me. Watching Alma die was so unexpected. However, she made the choice. If you watch her, she looks right at Briana seconds before it hit. Like saying don't stop. She had time to stop but I believe she chose to die rather than stay on the side of the tracks where Aunt Lidia was. Briana I don't think noticed.

[@OfJournalandJourney]

That’s a very Alma thing to do.

[@bringthemhome2024]

@@OfJournalandJourney It is. 😔

[@HK-gm8pe]

yes, I felt like it as well, she died being free of Lydia...and she also died knowing that her son is safe in Canada , and they all made their decisions...they were about to escape to Canada as well but they came back for June...knowing that it would probably mean death

[@bringthemhome2024]

@@HK-gm8pe Exactly! I know for a fact, if I was in the same situation, knowing my son is finally safe in Canada and my choices were die free or end up in the 'breeders colony' under aunt Lydia...I would have made the same choice. This episode was also Elizabeth Moss directing debut. There are little things in eps 3 that you can see are more detailed in the handmaid's than in other seasons. For example, before they run out of the birth mobile, the girls use their eyes to communicate. They mentally know what the other is thinking without speaking one word. Then Aunt Lydia connects with her eyes and knows what's about to happen. It's the way Elizabeth used their eyes to say what did not need to be verbalized and it was a beautifully executed scene.

[@HK-gm8pe]

@@bringthemhome2024 yes Elisabeth is soo amazing...but I still dont understand what Lydia meant when she said to June " Don't do this" ...did she mean "dont take my girls" or did she mean " dont kill me "

[@nicolaevladutradu7037]

The gir who said “June don’t tell them anything “ was iconic as well 🥲

[@casandrabullock9497]

Agreed. That was Beth and she's punk rock!

[@nicoletrips265]

That scene was so hard that poor young girl up there so scared but knowing she’s going to die

[@ezrah4098]

@@nicoletrips265 Its just now hitting me that they both were the marthas from Lawernces house omggggg

[@kylewatson4900]

Beth and Sienna hurt ain't it??....especially Sienna...

[@mozambiquemorbid2441]

something i do really like about this show is that they give characters a proper send off. so many just drop the actors and don’t bother to explain why they’re gone once a new season starts. but cora, beth, and sienna all got a proper ending, which were all gruesome of course, but at least good from a storytelling perspective

[@Neithie]

They even ran in twos. Died in twos. In an awful way... the handmaid conditioning was what killed them, not June's delay, because they automatically paired up and ran in rows. Like soldiers who can't stop marching after they've been trained.

[@vanstan7929]

Just cried at this comment 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@jazzwhitney3333]

@@vanstan7929 me too

[@indigo.138]

wow.

[@rodthurley5343]

No they just waited for approval before acting .. soldiers react fast due to training .. because your dead if you don't.. and this is a example of that ..

[@andyfox1932]

Perfection and so true thank you for sharing this piece of reality of the trueness of the poor ladies

[@MCENY1]

They deserved to live after all the struggles they went through. So sad but one of the best scenes of the show.

[@AWOLeeds]

It really wasn't, why would they let the killer of 6 commanders and liberator of 86 children live, then give her such an easy escape by 'leaving the door unlocked'?. These new episodes have been entertaining sure, but only if you don't actually think about them. Since season 3, the writing has been so unrealistic. June with her insane plot armor should've died years ago.

[@MCENY1]

@@AWOLeeds not the first show who gives privileges to the main character; I mean, you are right about how unrealistic it is that she is still alive because they could've killed her a thousand times, but that does not mean that the scene in this video is bad because it is one of the best artistic and technically, in my opinion. Plot is a different issue and a more subjective one.

[@noughts2125]

@@AWOLeeds yeah unfortunately it’s just the way commercial tv works. They kinda have to keep the main character even if it really wouldn’t happen in real life

[@sangeetasharma912]

No one gets what they deserve in Gilead.

[@camillaGorilla]

Agreed @MCENY1

[@alexiusmarie853]

I know this show is meant to be dark but I really wanted Alma and Brianna to make it out atleast. I wanted the girls to all go out drinking and sing karaoke together😭

[@shootingstar175]

I know!!, that's exactly how I wanted it to end!. Do you remember when June was talking to Janine on the bridge in... s2 I think?, was it season 1?, either way when she said that one day it would all be over and they would do karaoke and go out partying!.

[@kyc269]

My thoughts exactly. They’re never getting the chance to do karaoke again. My heart.

[@emilymeza7576]

Imagine a scene where all of them got reunited with Moira and Emily in Canada. THE HAPPY GROUP HUG vs the heartbroken one where all the handmaids hug after a child is taken away from them.

[@ginastar5991]

Same I wanted a happy ending 🥺guess I’m the fool bc life never works out like that

[@theTruthSeekerishere]

Me too😭

[@fookieb0okie]

I knew this wasn’t going to end well once Radiohead started playing

[@meghanmonroe]

Same

[@noradosmith]

I knew Alma was done for the moment that hit. She was my favourite. Although I'm glad Janine made it

[@roseg2239]

Black Mirror

[@mikequinlivan8842]

You know nothing good is going to happen when street spirit starts playing.

[@meboyotube]

100%

[@kgunbox2605]

Elizabeth Moss directed this episode and she explained how she wanted the shot in the van to show the Handmaid’s communicating through their eyes. Then you see their faces with hope as they’re running. All these emotions without a word being said. The flashback to the Red Center seems to continues this theme of “connection” and communicating in silence.

[@Vikkia999]

They did a great job with the unspoken communication.

[@ipukeglitter435]

Yes it was brilliant but Aunt Lydia did observe the looks she knew something was coming the looks in their eyes said it all "Fuck this we are done! We refuse to go back"

[@kkandsims4612]

That’s why we got the gym part where she explains they learned to read lips and eyes

[@thecircledk8597]

Because they are a unit/militia now NOT just a team... or even friends Remember as much as we love them they are a terrorist/separatist/rebel group The looks are giving out orders not requests The war began back in season 3

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@thecircledk8597 They are only ''terrorists'' from the Gilliand POV (who are the REAL terrorist not only for what they are doing but for how they came to power). They are not separatists either cause they do not seek territorial autonomy. They merely fight for their human rights and freedom. They do not want to kill innocents or plan some operations to prove something. So they are neither. And no, that weren't ''orders'', they were equals at this moment.

[@maddux0817]

Seeing Alma and Brianna get creamed by the train was too much for me. I’m still tearing up over it.

[@bringthemhome2024]

Same.

[@OfJournalandJourney]

Same here , my heart shattered to a million and one pieces.

[@gabriellesuarez32]

Alma is my most favorite characters in the show so sad to see both of them die like that after what they went thru

[@Honeyschannel1]

Yeah honestly when they threw the girls off the building i was like at least it wasn’t alma :’( then when i saw the train approaching i was like no they’re not gonna do this to us lol

[@maxgr540]

it was lazy written. I can't believe my girl Alma ends up like this

[@adrielsebastian5216]

This is one of the most jawdropping moment of the entire series. My mouth was wide open after this. I suppose all of them are free, one way or another. Death is a way better fate than Gilead for these women. As for Lydia, she lost the girls not once, not twice, not thrice, but four times. It's ridiculous if she didn't end up on the wall.

[@Rosey1912]

In the Testaments it turns out Lydia is part of the resistance.

[@perfectlyimperfect2368]

@@Rosey1912 really?!

[@laracroftvideos]

@@Rosey1912 GIRRRRRLLLLLLLLLL if that's true you just spoiled the whole plot for millions

[@kgunbox2605]

@@laracroftvideos It’s not really a spoiler because the sequel introduces Lydia as the resistance from the beginning. It’s not like it’s revealed at the end of the book.

[@kgunbox2605]

Did you see the promos Hulu posted leading up to the season premiere? They kept using the tag line “freedom is a state of mind. “ Each clip summarized a character’s journey with their voice overs. Emily’s voiceover said “I’ll never be free” even though she’s in Canada and Lydia said “I’ll always be free”

[@Satrina777]

What absolutely killed me, was that they all had these hopeful triumphant smiles on their faces as they ran away, and then in an instance it was all over. I was balling my eyes out.

[@slydoll7877]

At least they went out with hope... as free people.

[@ipukeglitter435]

Yes and the fact they were even running in pairs still. Alma and Bri died in pairs as well.

[@agstinacueva1673]

You can see Lydia fear for them too. What an incredible actress.

[@tamlynn786]

Her portrayal of Aunt Lydia is pure brilliance 👌🏽

[@ritaw9000]

Ann Dowd steals every scene

[@silverf8911]

Lydia is hands down the most complex yet well written character. She tries to keep them alive not only for them to continune breeding, but because she loves them deep down. But still, she does not hesitate to hurt them if she has to. Technically she is their mother, but in a very sick and twisted way. Probably my favourite character in the show.

[@Soy_Preinaugural]

Amen! She seemed panicked, almost like, "Stop! If you run I can’t protect you!"

[@alecneate76]

I still feel like she would be more loving from seeing her backstory. I suppose she was messed up and seemed to hate herself but she was loving and caring. I'm surprised she would agree with how gilead corrupted the bible for their gains as well.

[@estebancarrasco1363]

Alma was one of my favorite characters... and in a way, they are finally free, just not the ideal way...

[@joseangelgonzalezsuarez8048]

Dios les otorgara el paraíso

[@katherinehinz1037]

I mean when it comes to dyeing in Gilead, getting hit by a train has to be one of the best ways to go

[@DanaONeillStuder]

Praised be. Tis true!

[@TabbyeLynne]

At least it's quick

[@emilyeguia7988]

"we can beat the train dummy" 😭😭😭

[@eszemaszeszed]

@Walker Dey they should have just ran.. she did say go.

[@cowfat8547]

Narrator: “they did not beat the train”

[@forksssss8483]

The train beat her lmao

[@birdiewolf3497]

@@eszemaszeszed Hello? like why is June in front when yall were supposed to get a head start?

[@Katie-tp2hj]

@@birdiewolf3497 They waited for her... And then got killed.

[@JC-pg3cy]

Brianna and Alma will be dearly missed. They died in a split second and whilst this broke all of us fans, their death was merciful compared to the life they would have continued to live in the breeding colony. And, let's not forget the deaths of Beth and Sienna (the Martha's of Commander Lawrence) from Season 3. Beth was in season 2 too. WE DEMAND BLOOD, AUNT LYDIA MUST SUFFER. ALL GILEAD LOYALISTS MUST SUFFER

[@Rosey1912]

Aunt Lydia will get Hannah out. You have to read The Testaments

[@JC-pg3cy]

I did read it. And woopdy doo to her she doesnt deserve to live after everything she has done. She didn't have to scream and yell when they ran out of the van considering June could of killed her then and there. Aunt Lydia is beyond redemption IMO

[@timewarp3885]

@@JC-pg3cy exactly. I thought when June didn't knock her out she would let them get away but the first thing she does is scream.

[@zaikhan9215]

@@Rosey1912 stop spoiling it omg

[@seensurvivor3156]

Hell.

[@caitlinpercy3449]

I need Janine to survive. I need her to be okay. I’m so insanely protective of that girl it’s not normal but I just wanna give her a hug.

[@KabbalahSherry]

SAME 😤🥊 lol

[@jonathanmolina8786]

She deserves peace.

[@ravenpotter4004]

SAME

[@nicholebryant1643]

Same I hope Janine and June survive

[@unintrigued3647]

I got some news for u

[@wMoreno0601]

I was so NOT prepared for this.. Like wtf? They deserved better. A fighting chance. Not killed by a fucking train. 😩💔😭

[@havenoclue8275]

It was so brutal and devastating 😭😭😭. It was so shocking as we’ve known these characters since season 1 but I guess to some extent it makes sense. This is a revolution and some will die but it destroyed me nonetheless

[@malecozalam0021]

I’m just worried Hanna will pay for this

[@ipukeglitter435]

The sad thing this is reality when people fight for their lives during a genocide not everyone will make it out alive that is the sacrifice an army must make.

[@annielathrop918]

I feel like they knew getting hit by a train was a better way to go then what would of most likely continued to happen to them. It was like they were okay if that's where it ended because it was their choice and not somebody else's.

[@kayehm2823]

It’s better to die on your feet than to live on your knees. It’s absolutely true.

[@lissao8192]

I absolutely LOVE Radiohead. This song fits just perfect to this scene. This is why I will always love their music, its so unique with this scene.

[@casandrabullock9497]

Agreed 👍 I'm a Radiohead! Whoever does the shows music is amazing. Talking Heads, Bowie, RADIOHEAD. Nice choice!

[@jakeguitarzone2640]

I just showed this scene to my 16-year-old (who doesn't watch this show) to show him how musical selection and cinematography work hand in hand.

[@davemiller262]

when the first few notes came out i knew something horrible was about to happen

[@ciaranosullivan9352]

@@jakeguitarzone2640 it was an exceptional piece of directing by Liz Moss

[@daniela5461]

Radiohead is one of my favorite bands and when i heard this song play in the scene i just knew something really epic was about to happen. This scene broke my heart and left me in tears. When music and cinema mesh so beautifully it’s really something magical.

[@avebave6550]

They're all like "Oh fuck, do I hear Street Spirit by Radiohead? This ain't gonna end well."

[@catrinad2491]

😂 😂

[@celinaoliveri9900]

Bruhh!

[@AnaPereira-ue3rf]

That was my exact though when the music started. I jumped and start crying...

[@jackconorria4033]

Not sure if anyone else has seen it but there’s also a Black Mirror episode that ends with a Radiohead song When Radiohead comes on in a tv show, you know shit’s about to go down

[@laci9371]

Written by a man. Mission failed.

[@mtaylor620]

One of the things that killed it in this scene is the look of pure rage on the guardians face shooting at the girls. It gives me chills

[@paula-bm3eq]

It feels like he was waiting for it and he finally got the chance... the look of pure misogyny lol

[@jakeguitarzone2640]

The "NO, STOP" from Aunt Lydia at that point was more toward him not to shoot than the girls not to run.

[@mypetcrow9873]

A portrait of pure male toxicity.

[@mypetcrow9873]

@@jakeguitarzone2640 It was both.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

@@jakeguitarzone2640 see that is why Lydia need to for once help June out she claim she loves these girls but don’t see how they in pain being held as handmaids and raped.

[@glassblueshard]

A lot of people are saying *"if they'd done this they would've lived"* but when you're making a quick decision while fearing for your life, considering the consequences of certain actions is much less of a priority when taking possibly fatal risks

[@kathart27]

The train didn’t jump Alma, Alma jumped that train and is headed for a well deserved vacation. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it 😞

[@DanaONeillStuder]

I'm going to tell myself this too!

[@ipukeglitter435]

I am trying to think that I wasn't sure if I really did see her jump in front of the train or if was the desperation of wanting to cross over so badly she didn't even see how close it was or she did see it and jumped in front in hopes of saving Bri from death but that still keeps her alive to suffer even more. I'm not sure anymore.

[@ItsSoufsideKy]

This and the scene where they thought they we're gonna get hanged got me in tears ..

[@megangentz6960]

That scene made me sick to my stomach!

[@alexj5937]

Also the scene where they drowned the 2 teenagers in love in Season 2.

[@threeeyedfreak554]

I will ALWAYS remember that scene, it's burned into the back of my mind same with the scene with the two teens that were persecuted for falling in love, when she spoke about how love is kind, I couldn't hold my tears back. the whole show is just traumatizing.

[@geoffreyhhill]

I am new to Handmaid’s Tale and this is my favorite scene, probably in all TV shows I’ve seen. The suspense is captured perfectly and upon dissection it is clear how one decision (not tasing/beating Lydia) can mean life or death for others. Mere fractions of a second can change the outcome. After the train strikes their friends dead, Elisabeth Moss and Madeline Brewer nailed it. I think everyone, even the guardian, was in shock for a few seconds. I love how we didn’t have to hear June telling Janine “We gotta go”, to understand perfectly. It not only pulls you into the moment as the sound of the train is deafening, but it also captures the excerpt from chapter 1 of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale (1985). “We learned to lip-read, our heads flat on the beds, turned sideways, watching each other’s mouths. In this way we exchanged names, from bed to bed: Alma. Janine. Dolores. Moira. June”

[@deer105]

I agree and love this scene, though I'm not new to THT. Shallow and most likely extremely young people complain on reddit it's "boring" and "drags".

[@alvidaseytnebieva1848]

I cried like a baby. I liked Alma so much.

[@johnlulich3001]

Without a doubt Radiohead’s Street Spirt (Fade Out) makes this 10x better. Hence the reason great music makes scenes like this that much better!

[@johnlulich3001]

By the way, Radiohead brought me here.

[@soheilbarzegarloo8430]

When the song started, I knew something extraordinary is going to happen!!!!! I has goosebumps

[@Aarrrow]

Absolutely!

[@jakeb.7997]

If I’m remember correctly we did a bit of an experiment back in my filmography class in high school. We took depressing and powerful scenes like this…..and simply…..took the music out. The difference in tone was astounding. Then we tried adding different music, ranging from normal to….completely unfitting. Sound makes a scene and music pulls you into that scene making it seem as if time itself is moving around that moment.

[@i4wood]

I’ve just watched this episode and I can’t help thinking if only June hadn’t stayed on top of Aunt Lydia (with the rage in her eyes) for those few seconds, Alma and Brianna may have made it across the tracks. Just the most perfect song for this scene. Their steps are just about in tandem with the metronome.

[@francescobisesto806]

That's the point, after what they experience in Gilead, the rage and pain they are left with may still kill them/hurt others, if Gilead won't.

[@lourdesgyan]

If they left first, she might have shot them too, the first action is eliminate the first immediate threat, I wish they had killed the driver guard too

[@Vforvaggos]

The expression of Janine at the end breaks your heart I mean what else these girls have to go through until their suffering is over? And Janine is not like June, I'm afraid she won't last until the end

[@chrisrealoaded]

I think maybe she'll get out of Gilead. The problem is her head will never get away from it.

[@JCo564]

Yeah, I don’t see Janine making it either.

[@morganhein2781]

@@chrisrealoaded i agree with you. I want her to get out at least but i think they’ll wind up killing her off

[@Fenrir2901]

Janine is already brokendown, Gilead broke her. Death would be a bliss for her, but at least I hope her to get a proper goodbye.

[@DarlingEbony]

@@Fenrir2901 I think Janine is going to find her voice again and become a fierce warrior.

[@mckha.b]

Alma, Brianna and Beth were one of my favorite characters, still are. Their deaths had me bawl my eyes out. Completed s4 just now and still crying over this one episode 😭😭

[@jennaramos1229]

Alma was my favorite handmaid since the beginning I was so crushed I thought maybe she didn’t get hit but just wishful thinking ugh 😢

[@jamesmccarthy6764]

I would have preferred if they'd killed June instead, & have Alma be the main hand-maid after that. June was already grating on me by this stage, Alma is a protagonist I could actually root for.

[@ashleyfuentes6737]

Why they didn't run when June attacked aunt Lydia? they were so good friends that they waited for June

[@ipukeglitter435]

Because they didn't want to leave her behind but the truth is Alma and Bri died because of June if she had just tackled Lydia and ran out of the truck with her sisters they would be alive but June is so consumed with hate, rage, power. June has gotten so many killed sadly 😞

[@Godskidful]

This too much....she should have just killed the lady quietly and moved right along

[@ipukeglitter435]

@@Godskidful Kill her and they all would have been dead. June should have just ran. You either stay behind and let some monster confuse you and hold you back or you run for your life and the safety of your sisters. But June is selfish and full of rage she has caused a lot of deaths. Alma and Bri could have been alive if she didn't waste time on Lydia which Lydia was trying to distract June as much as she could until the guard came back.

[@Floatingaccidentallike]

@@ipukeglitter435 like June knew that. They all took risk and June didn't harm Aunt Lydia even though she wanted too...

[@canuckhunter]

Yeah... and now they're all dead! 😭😭😭

[@samsong24]

I will never forget watching this at 3am in my bed, and trying to stifle all the emotions that were coming out of me, so as not to wake the household. Unbeievably powerful and an absolute punch to the gut to lose those wonderful characters so quickly.

[@jakeguitarzone2640]

Poor Alma, if she didn't have to convince June to not kill Lydia, they all would have made it. Those few seconds made the difference. And honestly, the scene where the low car passes and you don't see the girls, it just breaks you.

[@feder_]

The perfect song for such an epic moment. Astonishing

[@Mathewmatic]

I think this is the first time Lydia ever called her June.

[@bgb411]

Good catch! I didn’t even notice that til you said it!

[@danielyeager6666]

What can she call her? She technically isn’t offred or ofjoseph anymore

[@eruiz6277]

She did call her June when she escaped the first time.. she was like ofred didn’t do this, Jane did

[@ALB6969]

Nope she refers to her as June several times through the show

[@SuzannaKiraly]

At least she was smart enough to call her June, unlike Fred who called her Offred even right before he died.

[@casandrabullock9497]

Love the show. LOVE RADIOHEAD Elizabeth Moss directed this episode and it's so beautifully shot with Radioheads anthem playing. Got chills watching. This show is so well done! And fade out......

[@beccalowry6437]

Absolutely broke my heart. They were so close to freedom. 🥲🥲🥲

[@estebancarrasco1363]

Alma was one of my favorite characters... and in a way, they are free, just not the ideal way

[@Godskidful]

Maybe

[@silverpslm]

In a way, they did.

[@shanehughes3511]

Alma and the others should have ran. No waited for June. June hesitating over lydia killed Alma at the very least. Alma was one of my favourites by far. She was a good middle person for janines extreme kindness and junes pure cut throat attitude. But I do feel even if Alma made it, its less likely 3 of them would have made it all the way to illinois

[@zeej80]

Brianna & Alma are finally free..

[@danielaflores1150]

God this scene killed me, I legit cried for an hour. I loved Alma’s character 😣

[@emilllilylillypants8378]

Music is so perfect in this scene. One of the better scenes from the series. The song is based on a book about a street child who has to choose between staying in the world of the living, or moving on to the world of the dead. He chooses to stay because of love. The love he has known, and the love he has yet to know. I was in tears watching this one. Just beautifully done.

[@blazee3895]

Oh wow! Thanks for explaining. I was wondering why so many people were saying it was a perfect song choice for this scene.

[@drkblu3394]

Been a long time Radiohead fan but the interviews where Thom Yorke discusses this song are very far from this description, any interview where I can look at?

[@kieranfo3739]

The 20 to 30 seconds June spent Choking Lyda and deciding whether to kill her or not would have had everyone the other side of the train had she run instead. Just saying.

[@sugardustbombom8324]

I thought about this too. It keeps me up at night 😭

[@SuzannaKiraly]

Yeah, it's sad. After all the stuff June went through now she will also have this guilt that her friends died because of her actions (except for Janine, who ended up back in Gilead anyway).

[@princessas7950]

THANK YOU! Finally someone else sees that. Disregarding EVERYTHING else, them dying came down to June just being slow

[@casie6609]

It was their choice to wait for her. The rest of them could've started running even besides Alma and gotten a head start, but after she gets out of the van she's ahead of everyone else. Don't blame her, it needed to happen for the plot bc she's the main character.

[@benflowerdew3474]

Yeah but it was Lydia shouting that alerted the guy to start shooting, so if she killed her quickly he may never have noticed

[@syedmazharhasan6803]

I already had PTSD from Beth's and Sienna's deaths, but Alma's and Brianna's deaths literally killed me. I wanted to punch my TV. I was so angry, but so sad at the same time. I really hope that they show their flashback stories.

[@carlosmunoz8789]

me too 😭😭

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Me too

[@cuntress9000]

the suddenness of all of them makes it so much worse 😭

[@NinoNiemanThe1st]

I really hope that Alma's and Brianna's deaths didn't "literally" kill you. But if so, for your family, I'm sorry for your loss.

[@captainjefferies9047]

PTSD is a real mental disorder. It's like saying the scene gave you autism.

[@raphaelatienza]

Ugh the song choice for this scene is PERFECT. When I started hearing the song I was like oh Ffffffffk Shhhhhhhtttt. Nooo! That unmistakable feeling of dread, helplessness, hopelessness.

[@mishaa7263]

reminds me of the radiohead romeo + juliet credits, they have some catchy songs

[@ashleyblake4332]

This scene was so powerful. The show has an incredible way of always choosing songs that fit perfectly with each scene and make you feel the darkest emotions of living in Gilead. Another scene that i felt in my core was "Women's Work" at Fenway.

[@TasiaCasandra]

That scene was so powerful too! The Crossing was more shocking because of the end result. But you are right, Fenway felt just as powerful because the song helped you connect with the characters and they drew the scene out, so you really grasped how terrified they all were and the gravity of the situation.

[@joshuahughes-davies7124]

Cloudbusting and Into Dust as well were amazing choices for their respective moments (June after she killed a Commander cut with Marthas cleaning the scene and when the Handmaids carried June through the woods after she was shot).

[@eat_pray_porg8450]

@@joshuahughes-davies7124 - I really liked that whole montage when they played "Cloudbusting." The juxtaposition of June getting dressed while the Marthas handled cleaning up the crime scene and disposing of Commander Elliott Stabler. Perfect!

[@emilyeguia7988]

My heart is broken. I'm so angered by the loss of them 😭

[@proudchapino9911]

Alma would still be alive if June didn’t hesitate😭😔

[@samsong24]

Don't blame June for Gilead's evil!

[@proudchapino9911]

@@samsong24 it wasn’t gilead it was a train bc June wanted to stay while alma couldn’t leave her behind yet she paid the price like??????

[@proudchapino9911]

@@samsong24 I also wasn’t blaming June for gilead I was blaming June for almas death two different things please read b4 replying

[@user-bv7mk8id5t]

Yeah June keeps f-ing it up for the other hadmaids. Moira was right she doesn’t think of the consequences and can act very selfishly. She should have never went back to the brothel to try to be a superhero 🤦🏻‍♀️. The girls would have been safe a little while longer. But let’s see where this goes and how “everyone will clean up June’s mess” 🧐. Imagine if June makes it out of this hell. I hope they let Ofwarren make it out. 😖

[@samsong24]

@@user-bv7mk8id5t The girls were *never* safe! Gilead is totally evil and June is inspiring people to make a move, or else they're just sitting ducks. What did that woman say to her last episode? Better to die on your feet than to live on your knees. How can you put any of the blame on June? This is the minds behind GILEAD.

[@matmoggaming7302]

the best scene ever from this show ! couldn't believe it. This Radiohead song choosen for this moment is absolutly perfect

[@maxbosch8442]

Scene was good, but for me the best was the ending of episode 5 in this season, together with the song.

[@AnaPereira-ue3rf]

If you know this music, you know that it would not end right. I jumped when the music started... Such a powerful moment. Such a powerful music. "Immerse your sould in love."

[@adalynnshorrorworld2242]

I love how June, Janine, Alma, Brianna, and the other handmaids exchanged looks and immediately knew what their plan was. I was heartbroken when Alma and Brianna were struck by the train, but at least they died in their own way of being free from Gilead.

[@chenseler85]

They should’ve held Aunt Lydia down while one of them got in the driver’s seat (assuming the keys were still in it). Oh well.

[@xroyaltea]

I would have agreed with you if only their hands weren't cuffed.

[@Canucklehead1234]

I'd be worried Gilead has a tracker on the vehicle.

[@chenseler85]

@@xroyaltea true that’d be a challenge lol. But they got them off after they crossed seemingly rather easy. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@chenseler85]

@@Canucklehead1234 probably do lol.

[@DanaONeillStuder]

That's what I told hubby. He said the key was prob missing. They could have driven quite far then ditched it somewhere.

[@aneemoh]

This scene is indeed one of the best scenes in the show, i would say. the grief i feel is immeasurable right now. proves over and over again why we love this show so very much, it manages to grip us and pull us apart into pieces - my heart keeps sinking. the cast is wonderful to say the least. "fade out (street spirit) by radiohead" - achingly beautiful.

[@jonathanmolina8786]

Poor brianna, she was so sweet, she and alma deserved better.

[@sherrykeel3605]

I just started watching this and just got done this morning. I was cheering for them while they were running. Then screaming no. I cried my eyes out. Such wonderful phenomenal actresses. Love this show

[@soheilbarzegarloo8430]

Same as me

[@IG-hs6or]

You really can’t blame June cause after all these chose to stay when they could have gotten on the plane. They wouldn’t have gone far without her either. They did wait for her but without her idea they wouldn’t have had a chance to run. So sad for those four handmaids that didn’t have a chance. 😢

[@ipukeglitter435]

That is not true that they wouldn't have made it far without her these women are all strong and just as strong as June. June wouldn't have made it far without all the girls and they wouldn't have made it without her. It's not all about June 🙄 June has too much plot armor I would like to see more back stories on the other girls like Alma, Bri, Janine etc. And again this is June's fault them 2 died she is so hungry for power and revenge rather than the freedom for her and her sisters. She should have just tacked Lydia ran out and took off with them and they would have made it.

[@rachael8646]

@@ipukeglitter435 I could be wrong, but from my point of view, I don't think she expected them to wait. f they had been running, they would have made it. June could have kept Lydia from calling out to the guard. They all might have made it besides June. But a big part of the story is about these women's love for each other. They didn't want to leave her behind- but they also understood the risks in doing so. This is a heart breaking scene and I agree that June def has plot armor. But I think it's unfair to blame their deaths on her- there was no way to know the perfect way to do things and they were all doing their best with the options they had.

[@ipukeglitter435]

@@rachael8646 I understand what you're saying but Alma told her we could beat the train and she refused to just stop and make sure they all make it out alive. June was even starting to act and talk like Lydia when she was whispering in Esther's ear "make me proud dear" then after she manipulated Esther she goes to lay in bed with June and she has this evil look in her eye like "Ha I got you where I want you" June has saved many lives I know and she cares but there is evil in her and she is dangerous.

[@katelynsarah7808]

I know how sad this scene is, but it’s also really cool to watch, this was filmed right outside the city I live in, I was able to drive by and watch them film this!

[@verorodriguez5549]

Hi...how do they look in person? God lucky u that u had the prvilege of see em in person

[@katelynsarah7808]

@@verorodriguez5549 it was really cool to see!

[@verorodriguez5549]

Wow lucky u....love this serie

[@silvercoate]

Watching them get hit by the train made my heart drop I couldn’t believe it

[@eva1404]

this show is so underrated if you think about its music and those epic scenes...

[@ewanhill7141]

Its won several Emmies and Golden globes and it’s Hulu’s pilot show... hardly underrated

[@eva1404]

@@ewanhill7141 you're right, but i meant that more people should know and watch this series

[@ssmorg1980]

Incredible song choice for this scene. So fitting. Absolutely crushing.

[@danfittock2357]

Anyone else notice how the crossing bell syncs up with the song right at the start in a similar way to how they used 'Girls just wanna have fun' in Season 3? God I love this show!!

[@mimilook4347]

I don't blame June but it hits different that Alma was the one who went back for June to tell her to hurry and after that Alma was the one who got hit by a train while June managed to escape

[@riverrojas2036]

They wait for June and because of that they ended up like that :( at least it was quick. Above the sadness of the scene, it was very beautiful.

[@blissdelpopolo6322]

its not like june asked them to stay alright? its not her fault; they made that choice and they knew there was a 50-50 they d be out or be gone; and unfortunately for a lot of them it resulted in the second. But they died badass because they managed to get two of theirs out; so for how painful it is their sacrifice was worth it....

[@nessajemima1805]

Truly one of the most epic scenes I’ve ever seen.

[@misterhot9163]

The look of pure hate on that guardian’s face was bone chilling.

[@FlameEnzo]

I am devastated by this loss 😭💔 They were so close

[@Katie-tp2hj]

The song gives me chills... When only first series was out, someone made a fanvideo for Emily, then thought to be dead, using this song. It fits the world of Gilead so well... And now they used it in actual soundtrack for the death of Alma, Brianna and two others who we knew so briefly...

[@adhamnassar6219]

Yes i have recognized that also...while i was waiting for season 4 to premiere and discoverd this beautiful fan-made video, i imagined in some way they will use Radiohead version of the song in some scene, in an opening or something....i was thrilled when it suddenly first played and couldn't believe they actually used it in the show. Such a beautiful series and great work of art.

[@luciabelleanderson]

@@adhamnassar6219 do you know where i can find the video?

[@rachael8646]

Lydia screaming "No!" As the guard started gunning them down hit different too.

[@ciaranosullivan9352]

The best scene so far of season 4 , brillantly directed by Elizabeth Moss.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

She did a great job directing this

[@captainjefferies9047]

It's got major basic flaws in it.

[@misslinny6069]

The way of using street spirit in this scene is genius 👏 as much as this is heartbreaking. When you're fighting in a war sacrices are made and I love that the show understands that. The whole scene infact the whole episode is incredible. Well done Elizabeth for not only the acting but the direction. I hope this is the turning point!

[@rubenserna250]

I've seen this at least 5 times and it gives me the chills everytime 😪 Whoever's responsible for the music choice has my respect

[@victoriaR587]

This scene was so liberating. Even though most of them died, at least death in a way provided some sort of freedom. For the first time in a while, they made their own choices.

[@paigemacdonald3428]

I wish we got to see all of the handmaids fight more for longer 😭 they were all so powerful and brought so much to the show... I would have loved for alma to find her son and to learn more about her past😭

[@lateshiachilds3640]

That is what I want to know is where are the rest of the handmaids kids Janine daughter and son, and alma son, did they get out?

[@guillerminaalvidrez9678]

Can someone notice how brilliant Radiohead sounds? Best scene, best band. ❤️

[@MicroCydonia]

So well produced, so haunting when the guitar kicks in... Love the way the bell from the railway is on the beat to the music, adds so much tense.

[@lmaolaura2985]

This is genuinely one of the best scenes i’ve ever seen in a film/TV series. It’s so harrowing and beautifully done.

[@CalebTizon]

Everything about this scene is amazing from the music to the silent conversation between the women, even though it ends up being one of the saddest scenes. Love how they are smiling as they run. At least they died free.

[@aparajitakapoor3546]

The cinematography is so beautiful... they running in their maroon gowns in the backdrop of maroon van and dull foliage

[@gracealexandra3068]

Incredible scene. The emotion is so real and apparent, the music choice is perfect. The unsaid words but communication through their eyes...This scene mirrors real life; a growing love for those who can die in the blink of an eye. How a fucked up system can destroy those that deserve better. I love anything that make me feel this deeply. Truly heartbreaking. As viewers we grew to love these women and seeing them die like this just fuels the need for justice against the system that destroyed them. If the writers know what’s good for them they will give us this within the story. It would be an incredible journey of emotion and eventual redemption we all need and crave.

[@amandafrazier9724]

I think this is going to turn Lydia against Gilead. Between seeing Hannah used as a pawn and the women she - in a really fucked up way -- loves and sees herself as responsible for shot/throwing themselves into the path of a train rather than staying captive, I think she's going to turn. As horrific as her behavior has been, I think Lydia really does value children above all else. (To be clear, I'm not saying she's a good person -- she's horrible. But I do think she has a code, and I think this could be her breaking point.)

[@timewarp3885]

I think if Lydia had just not screamed they would have all made it

[@nnekam6153]

I totally agree with you

[@ravenpotter4004]

agreed 100% !!!

[@lateshiachilds3640]

@@timewarp3885 exactly I thought for once she was going to be a good person for once

[@ororomunroe4055]

Still not over this, this show is heartbreaking

[@alsimanche]

I just can't believe alma and brianna had to die like that 😭, this is like one of the most unexpected scenes of the entire series, and it really broke me

[@traumaqueen702]

Radiohead always intensifies a scene so well. Balled my eyes out.

[@danam3598]

God i am so absolutely floored after watching this episode, had to put something else on to raise my spirits. Absolutely phenomenal acting and SO upset about the lost handmaids 😭

[@MADAMEOCTA07]

This scene has stuck with me since watching it, my jaw dropped. I so wanted alma to beat that train 😭 such a beautiful scene, shot very well.

[@paigeturner2799]

They would rather die than become chattle at a birthing farm. Powerful!!!

[@miac6252]

The knowing looks in the van was spot on! Loved it! The song was perfect! The last scene perfectly heartbreaking.

[@shezwood9770]

This episode was so beautifully directed. The choice to use Street Spirit for this scene, masterful!

[@pageluv7016]

It’s just amazing how they show emotions from their eyes are faces.. how they communicate with each-other.. I cried in this part. It was so difficult to watch

[@eden20111]

I haven’t cried so hard since Glens death in The Walking Dead… 😩

[@lateshiachilds3640]

And Abraham death too I’m was in that circle.

[@sunaciftci2666]

Omg, Same !

[@kevinhelms8580]

I just saw this last night and I’ve never cried so freaking hard over a show before. Idk what’s sadder. The fact that they hoped to once see their kids again and now they won’t, or the fact that in alma and briannas death freed them from that hell. Just so sad overall

[@xxf4795]

I need to emotionally reflect on whether i can actually go on another journey with this show lmao it reels me IN and i feel like i’ve lived it double

[@v1v1d1ty]

this scene shocked me so much :( rip alma, she was one of my favourites, and the rest of the girls too, they died valiantly

[@DEEPAKKumar-uh3iv]

Fantastic scene The music, the expression of anxiety, fear, hope, happiness and sadness, that too whille running The attempt to finally run away from your destiny, only to again got caught up

[@Felinghetti]

This was such a shock for me that I screamed across the whole house, wife rushed in like something really happened. Since then I cannot forget it, I know it's a TV show but it hit my heart like a fuckin' train too!

[@wiscovirgo]

i literally screamed and gasped when they died. so close...so close to freedom. it broke my heart.

[@DwynTwo]

Alma and Brianna knew they were going to get hit, but they were more terrified of being on the side of the train where Lydia and the guard were :(

[@amberrahas2430]

This along with scene before it with Nick by far the best scenes!!!

[@leofranco1640]

This is probably the saddest death in this show

[@beatrice_hr4633]

I wasn't feeling really well today and this was the first thing KZbin recommended to me today. it made me cry, but I definitely needed it.

[@shootingstar175]

I absolutely loved Janine's character development!

[@lizfinkelstein1323]

This scene hit like that freight train. I had been tuning out the episode a bit because I was annoyed that she was captured again, all the torture, she's headed to a horrible place... Then BAM! What a gorgeous ending to the episode.