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The Handmaid's Tale S3E9 — Heroic
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The Handmaid's Tale•Season 3•Episode 9

Heroic

6.5/10 · 5,920 votesJul 17, 201948 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 3•−1.5 vs season avg

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Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.

Directed byDaina Reid
Written byLynn Renee Maxcy
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Elisabeth Moss

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June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph

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Daina Reid

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Lynn Renee Maxcy

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Aaron Marshall

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Stuart Biddlecombe

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Episode Summary

"Heroic" is episode 9 of The Handmaid's Tale season 3. It scored 6.5/10 from 5,920 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Daina Reid and written by Lynn Renee Maxcy, it aired on July 17, 2019.

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