Overview

• In Episode 8 of the final season, Serena Waterford marries Commander Wharton, only to discover his allegiance to Gilead's oppressive practices on their wedding night.
• Wharton presents Serena with a handmaid as a 'gift,' revealing his intent to enforce traditional Gilead norms in their marriage.
• Serena confronts Wharton, denouncing his actions and asserting her resilience, signaling her refusal to conform to Gilead's expectations.
• After rejecting the handmaid and arguing with Wharton, Serena leaves their home with her infant son, Noah, despite Wharton's initial resistance.
• Yvonne Strahovski, who plays Serena, described the emotional intensity of filming the episode, noting it left her visibly shaken and enraged by the storyline's dark turn.