This episode of , titled " Postpartum ," is a heavy one that deals with the crushing weight of loss and the brutal "justice" of Gilead.
The most heartbreaking arc involves Eden and the Guardian Isaac. After they run away together, they are captured and brought before a public tribunal. Refusing to renounce their "sin" of love, they are both executed by drowning in a swimming pool—a scene that serves as a grim reminder of Gilead's intolerance for any devotion outside its strict laws. [S2E12] Postpartum
We see Serena Joy grappling with her own version of "postpartum" joy and anxiety. While she finally has the baby she always wanted, the harsh reality of Eden’s death starts to crack her belief in the system she helped build, realizing that Gilead may not be the safe haven for a daughter she once imagined. This episode of , titled " Postpartum ,"
