'The Handmaid's Tale' is an intricately structured TV show that looks at where our population could possibly end up if women continue to use contraception. From my understanding the issues faced are due to there being dangerously low reproduction rates which have caused the totalitarian government to distribute Handmaid's to the elite couples in society in the hope of increasing the population with the 'best' genetic coding. However, these Handmaid's have little to no freedom; they are forced against their will to have intercourse with the commander once a month when they are at the peak of their menstrual cycle and the only time they have to themselves is on their walk to the grocery store.
I believe that it's because of this lack of freedom throughout the first nine episodes of season one that make the grand finale in episode ten so profound! The final episode was constructed so beautifully that I had to play it back a few times just to make sure I didn't miss anything. First of all the effort that went into the salvaging scene was tremendous, especially the mise en scene with the false snow covering everything in the field, falling light enough not to distract but consistent enough to have a presence. Some would say that the use of slow motion in this scene was overdone but I believe it made the viewer appreciate every moment of the cinematography because it gives time to take in every little detail from the frame. On top of that, the range of diverse shots and angles enhanced the viewing experience as you were constantly viewing the scene from multiple viewpoints. The non-diegetic music in the following scene was the icing on the cake for me, the song selection of 'Feeling Good' by Nina Simone was an excellent choice to capture the rebellion of the Handmaid's, it also left viewers feeling empowered to resist any limitation or restraints placed on them by others.
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