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The Handmaid's Tale
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:10 pm
by _Maksutov
I've finished the first season.
One of the most disturbing TV series I've ever seen.
Anyone else watching?
Re: The Handmaid's Tale
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:32 pm
by _SteelHead
I tried. Too disturbing, too close to what a Mormon theocracy would look like.
Re: The Handmaid's Tale
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 5:03 pm
by _Black Moclips
We started watching it recently and are about half way through season 1. I like the series and it certainly shows the dangers of an extreme religious far right. The concept of people, or the ability to create life, as a national resource is interesting. What extremes would (will) a government go to control that resource? We should ask Italy and Europe what their plans are for the demographic bombs set to go off when their declining work force can't support the massive cradle to grave social programs. Should be interesting.
Re: The Handmaid's Tale
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 5:11 pm
by _MeDotOrg
I definitely recommend the book,
one of my favorite dystopian novels. The first person account shows you survival in a society where it is dangerous to wake up.
Re: The Handmaid's Tale
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 5:26 pm
by _Res Ipsa
MeDotOrg wrote:I definitely recommend the book,
one of my favorite dystopian novels. The first person account shows you survival in a society where it is dangerous to wake up.
Agreed. I enjoy the series, but the book is excellent dystopian fiction.
Re: The Handmaid's Tale
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 5:58 pm
by _huckelberry
MeDotOrg wrote:I definitely recommend the book,
one of my favorite dystopian novels. The first person account shows you survival in a society where it is dangerous to wake up.
I think your linked article is good, thanks.