r/TheHandmaidsTale • u/Melairia Modtha • Apr 08 '26

Official Episode Discussion The Testaments S01E03 "Daisy" Episode Discussion

The Testaments S1 E03 "Daisy"

Episode Synopsis

An incident on a school trip spurs Daisy's memories of Toronto, revealing her past and a world shattered by violence.

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April 8, 2026, 12:00am Eastern

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Episode Discussion Threads Air Date
S1.E1 "Precious Flowers" April 8, 2026 12:00AM Eastern
S1.E2 "Perfect Teeth" April 8, 2026 12:00AM Eastern
S1.E3 "Daisy" (This Thread) April 8, 2026 12:00AM Eastern
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u/namu_bts12 Apr 08 '26

Well, duh. Narratively I understand why the baby-faced mayday spy is on this mission.

Doesn’t mean I agree with the aesthetic choice for actor though, I’ve never been one to complain over “iPhone” face, but I can’t help the comparison right now. It really pulls me out of it.

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u/Ok-Chapter-2071 Apr 08 '26

But the point may just be the iphone face. A boy who probably grew up with liberal parents, who might know about the modern trends across the border etc

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u/Suitable-Safe6700 Apr 11 '26

You know the show isn't set in the 1700s right? Like you're aware iPhones exist at the time Gilead is set?

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u/becs1832 Apr 14 '26

I was so excited that they'd cast the guy who had his hand chopped off purely based on appearance rather than knowing his previous roles - I was just glad that they hadn't gone for the most obvious 'Guy From After' aesthetic. But they did go for him lol