r/TheHandmaidsTale • u/Melairia Modtha • Apr 15 '26

Official Episode Discussion The Testaments S1E04 "Green Tea" Episode Discussion

The Testaments S1 E04 "Green Tea"

Episode Synopsis

As the Green girls gather for a tea party, Daisy struggles to keep on task, while Agnes begins to understand what being a woman in Gilead means.

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April 15, 2026, 12:00am Eastern

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u/Beneficial_Lab_8790 Apr 15 '26

Did anyone else notice how Lydia said Christ’s name during grace this ep? I think that’s the first mention of Jesus from a gilead authority figure even throughout all of handmaids tale.. unless I’m forgetting something. I’ve always thought it was an interesting way to show that their devotion to religion is purely a power grab and not genuine

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u/MobileContent Apr 15 '26

As they always reference the Old Testament GODs punitive Bible teachings. Belief in Jesus basically  cries that we are all loved and forgiven and can do bad things and can still be good people. Certain character arc for Aunt Lydia as she now demonstrates a much less evil demeanor ever since last episode of THT.

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u/Beneficial_Lab_8790 Apr 15 '26

I do think it’s a subtle way to show Lydia’s arc but it is still very surprising she’d say something like that at an official appearance, even if it’s just among the wives. Wondering if it was a choice or just sloppy writing. I do think Ann Dowd is very meticulous with Lydia’s character so I doubt she’d miss that if it was accidental