The last season, whilst still great!, feels like a step back from moments like these. Emily beating up Aunt Lydia, This scene, Angel Flight, etc. SPOILERS The fact that the last season ends with Canada completely switching their position, deporting all the refugees, and on its way to becoming a second Gilead, AFTER the entire show depicting Canada as the never-to-be achieved safe haven and promise of safety, i don't know, in my opinion it kind of sours all the sacrifices and pain and horrible things done to get there.
The way the Canadian soldiers emerge from the woods behind them was so badass. It's like they just materialize out of the darkness. Better start praying Fred.
Too bad they didn't need air support. Would love to have seen the RCAF have taken any F-22 and F-35s that landed on their soil, and make a modern CF-105.
One of the things that makes this scene so beautiful is the fact that Tuello read him the charges and they actually arrested Waterford. Tuello and the other Americans could’ve easily taken Fred off the beaten path, tortured him for info, then execute him and NOBODY would find out(or really even care if they did). But instead, they arrested him under international law and he will receive a trial. In their country’s darkest hour, Tuello and the others refused to sink to Gilead’s level.
no one will never care ? are you kidding me. canada was in serious conversations to gve them baby nicole because they knew gilead was very strong and has a very strong army, and you think they can get one of their major commanders killed without any problems right ?
@@brimstonesulfur5013 Well in this future, the true patriots broke off and stayed America, while the conservative Christians took over the rest of the country and turned it into Gilead.
@@TheCoolCucumber I think the fact that Alaska and Hawaii are the only states left is kinda ridiculous. It would make more sense if the north east America and the west Cousy are still in the union. (California, New York, etc) maybe south Florida. And most likely rebel cities would still exist. As well the world of this show could be better if it had more thought out into it.
@@Mylifebehindthecamera within the story, Texas is actually its own country, independent from both Gilead and the United States. There's still pockets of resistance all around the continent. Gilead's control isn't as absolute as they want people to think it is
@@Mylifebehindthecamera as someone from Hawaii it absolutely makes sense that Hawaii would be where the government fled to, its isolation, and being home to the largest military presence per capita as well as the five branches of military, the pacific command, and bunkers for when and if the mainland ever fell. alaska its isolation too i figured and the base could be hidden anywhere in the large wildnerness
@@Mylifebehindthecamera Alaska and Hawaii are the only states that are completely under US control, while the remaining 48 are either part of Gilead or contested territory between US and Gilead forces. Likely they remained free of Gilead because they're the only states that are outside the continental US. Anchorage serves as the new de facto capital of the US where the government-in-exile has made its headquarters, whilst Hawaii presumably serves as the main military staging ground.
Indeed. War crimes, crimes against humanity, and humanitarian law crimes including cruel and inhumane treatment, torture, abduction, slavery, and extrajudicial killings committed against the citizens of Gilead. He bears command responsibility by virtue of his office in Gilead that gave him access to the state apparatus to direct the commission of crimes punishable under international law irrespective of the laws of Gilead. To say nothing of the fact that he, along with his colleagues (and that wife of his ) committed TREASON, by participating in, planning, and aiding the overthrow of the duly elected Government of the United States.
@@paulnantulya I'm surprised Tuello didn't include "crimes against peace", since he was a member of the conspiracy that planned and waged a war against the American government. But yeah, the charges against his are super serious. The Germans in Nürnberg got hanged for less.
@@adrielsebastian5216 Absolutely. You are right. Also, some of the crimes committed in Gilead are so hideous that new laws have to be created to punish the perpetrators.
@@johndavis8669 he meant the officials in the jackets with the modified American flags. The soldiers are clearly Canadian - they're carrying C7 assault rifles with the distinctive green guard.
And then a few days later the "Eyes Foreign Intelligence Division" launch "Operation Rachel" and two weeks later all these "Americans" and their pretend government are blown up with a bomb. Once the "United States" has lost control over its territory it won't ever be back.
So Serena played Fred like violin! And guess what, buckaroo! He does have the authority to arrest you! Tuello is a US government official and I'm pretty sure there's international arrest warrant on Fred's name.
@@kelkel3588 Serena not getting arrested could have been part of the deal with Tuello. She throws Fred under the bus in exchange for immunity. He might have suggested it himself for all we know!
His crimes up to that point were speculations, even with all those letters from the handmaid’s they I don’t think they had enough evidence for a warrant since none of the letters implicated Fred outright. Remember when Moria asked that woman in little America why they didn’t just arrest him there? They needed more time to obtain a international warrant- and if Serena somehow tipped them off (which I think she did) they got their evidence
I remember watching this scene and tearing up when I saw the American flag. And the fact that it is being worn by a woman, and white and black/POC people made me tear up even more. Amazing scene!
It was American exceptionalism that led to the creation of Gilead in the book. So this scene is kinda funny, because in the original book the American forces fighting Gilead have pretty much surrendered. The Canadians were the only credible opposition to Gilead.
BOOK SPOILER IF YOU DONT WANT TO SEE IT Aunt Lydia is the anti hero of this whole story. The “Testment” is so good that I cannot put the book down. I can’t go into complete detail but the book is Aunt Lydia as well as Agnes story it’s very fascinating. The book is very well worth reading. 😎
I'm Canadian and the first to admit that this country doesn't deserve its international reputation, but holy shit does this scene touch a patriotic nerve.
The funny thing is Gilead took down all the signs with words because they didn't want women reading them including the ones at the borders. If they hadn't done that, Fred would have known that they were about cross the border into Canada and he wouldn't have been arrested
The foolishness of Fred still believing that Gilead had authority of all Americans here still, and him swiftly learning that they still have American leadership bigger than he ever expected was good to see, his arrogance was foolish and it was satisfying to see him being knocked off his perch so to speak
i believe it was Luke that said that the UK and Canadian were doing military excises in Canada, i wonder if that was possible for shadowing whats to come. I got be wrong but i wouldn't be surprised if in the Finale season we could see an invasion. Man this was satisfying moment apart from Lydia getting stabbed and beat up.
That would be impossible considering they’re not at war. And those countries wouldn’t risk a war with Gilead unless provoked, remember Gilead is still technically the United States of America which is the strongest military in the world. The only way Gilead falls is from the inside not by foreign intervention.
@@Dasanie i'm not sure i totally agree with you on that one. I agree with you that usually empires fall from within not from a foreign invasion, Rome is text book example on that. I don't know about that in hypothetical war against china, The Us wouldn't win a convincing victory. So they would differently lose against multiply nations. Especially the state of the Us in the Show most wouldn't be in my opinion given the state of it wouldn't survive a war from multiply nations.
@@schapman235 considering Gilead controls the largest nuclear arsenal in the world, there's little to no chance of an invasion. No country is willing to risk the livelihood of their citizens to save another country. You gotta understand this is modern day. You cant just walk into powehouse country and expect to come out unscathed. Realistically the ONLY way GIlead falls is from within. Even if the whole world unites to take them down, Gilead is unwavered in their faith and will opt to martyrdom and take the whole world out with them.
@@Dasanie However, at the end of the source material, it is mentioned that Gilead DOES fall. It collapses back to the dust it came from and the US reinstates itself.
@@Dasanie Gilead don't have nuclear weapons. This lose in war or take from USA part, if they have nuclear they use it against other countries first Canada, cause they want dominated World. They don't have it, the prove is that series become nonsense for nature and clime of Gilead.
I absolutely love seeing the United States Remnant's officials show up for his arrest. I always just thought the U.S. collapsed and was gone, but here we see it continues to exist as a government in exile, slowly working to undo Gilead and reclaim its former glory.
Makes you wonder who's leading it as well. The coup wiped out most of the line of succession (President, vice president, joint chiefs, secretaries) along with all of Congress and the Supreme Court so there was no high-ranking leadership left.
A nice little detail regarding the armbands worn by the government-in-exile, I didn't see the US flag we're all familiar with - not so many stars! According to Offred's (June) narration, the former United States has been reduced to a mere two states. Chicago is still being fought over by the Gileadean military and remnants of the US armed forces. I believe there is a map in the novel itself: Gilead itself is a vast sprawl spreading from the rich East Coast, and what remains is a mix of poisonous wasteland and lawless regions crawling with all manner of peoples. A few areas have actually been wrested from Gilead control by separatists. I must admit about not being certain whether the soldiers were Canadian or part of the US remnant being given the honour to vengefully capture Waterford himself. One of the best scenes of the series!
The soldiers arresting the Waterfords are definitely Canadian. A few reasons: 1. Even though they are allies, the American officials in Canada technically have no jurisdiction or authority to arrest anyone; they are likely just there as observers (it must have been very satisfying to watch though) 2. The vehicles they loaded the Waterfords into had Canadian flags on them (I can't get a good enough look to see the make 3. The soldiers have CADPAT fatigues, Colt Canada C7A2 assault rifles, and Browning Hi-Power pistols I used them all the time when I was in the Army
"Commander Waterford, you have now crossed into Canada. We are arresting you for war crimes and crimes of aggression in violation of international human rights treaties & international law. (...) You have been charged with war crimes and human rights violations based on documented evidence and testimony regarding your essential role in acting on behalf of the Republic of Gilead. The charges identify the use of your authority and access to the apparatus of the state to coordinate the persecution and torture of civilians, cruel and inhuman treatment, kidnapping, slavery, and rape." 1:24 "kidnapping, slavery and RAPE" (door slams shut)
ICC issues an arrest warrant, those who are signatories to the Rome statue would be required to act and arrest said person if discovered in their country. USA is not a party to the Rome statue. Canada is. They wouldn't have had much of a choice, they were gonna have to arrest him if they wanted to or not.
The best part of the series. Unfortunately I think he's going to get out. Writer's want the series to go on for more seasons, unfortunately. So, he's definitely getting out. Unless they have someone more horrible stepping up to the plate to take over his spot.
I think that somebody more horrible is Nick. Remember when then Marth's got Baby Nicole out and Nick pulled his gun and made Fred stay in the house. I think only a commander of higher can pull a gun on somebody and not be reprimanded. Nick pulled his gun and Fred stayed put, therefore I think Nick is a very bad man with a solid cover.
@@joyeluckclub9469 I am really interested on Nick's character, hope the show do justice to that scene of the swedish woman saying so much about him to June because it tends to give characters some really disappointing turns sometimes.
@@joyeluckclub9469 at first i thought when they introduce that guy from Law and order SVU (can't remember his name) they were setting him up to be more horrible guy, but they killed him so maybe Nick could be that guy.
Gilead's position must be pretty weak if Canada thinks it's in their interests to make such a provocation. A pretty funny turn around from earlier in the season when Gilead's leadership thought it was a good idea to use Nichole as some sort of barganing chip to extract concessions from the Canadians. Can't wait for the next episode.
Canada is also a Commonwealth Nation, if ever faced with a situation like this, British, Australian and New Zealand troops would be among the first to back up our Canadian Brothers. I'd love to see the the bully boy murderous militia called Guardians try it on with the worlds finest Soldiers. And if in the story Gilead threatens Nuclear retaliation, I hope the writers remember, The British, Indians and Pakistani's have Nukes, and certainly India and Pakistan have mass troop numbers, the like of which I can't see how a divided nation like Gilead could ever hope to match.
@@Brianboru88 Don't forget NATO, i doubt they are super pleased with all the nukes in Gilead. I always found it strange that no other nation came to the help of the legitimate US govt against Gilead.
shocking hobby Canada’s main advantage over Giliad is it’s good relationship with most countries around the world thanks to it’s membership in the British Commonwealth, NATO, and most importantly the United Nations. Canada has had a long history of involvement in the UN supporting several UN peacekeeping and humanitarian missions giving it a positive name in global community. Giliad on the other hand likely has few friends on the world stage. Maybe North Korea might support Giliad but that may be it. Economically, I doubt they have that same wight as the USA does in our timeline. Threatening war with Canada is an effective tactic as a large chunk of Canada’s population is in range of Giliad’s artillery and missiles, but that’s the only card they really have.
@@Brianboru88 If Gilead threatens war or nuclear attack, Britain may counter with its own nukes, and Australia and New Zealand with its military, but I cannot see India or Pakistan using their militaries or nuclear arsenals to protect Canada on behalf of Britain, their former colonizer.
@@si91 How little you understand about the Commonwealth, the Empire is over, long ago, we've moved on. The Commonwealth has strong family connections throughout, this wouldn't just be about the UK, but a common threat to all. Plus just who colonised Hawaii, Alaska and part of Samoa?
The actor that very good job is Fred. This is actually the first thing I’ve seen him in. You need good villains like this and TV shows 😎 probably gets awards for how good he did playing this character
It makes sense for it to be Canadian soldiers arresting them; American ones would be too tempted to pull that trigger on the spot. The looks of sheer anger and hatred those plainclothes officials are sending at Fred gives me chills; this is the man who helped destroy the United States as a country and they know that.
Also the Americans would have no authority or jurisdiction in Canada. They would just be there as observers. So yeah it'd be the Canadians to do the arresting. Must've been satisfying to watch though
@@dartmada9733 Unbelievably so. For the Canadians as well; Gilead probably caused a major economic downturn in Canada because the US is one of Canada's biggest customers.
You'd think that Commander Waterford would have eventually twigged on to what was happening though. He knew that they weren't far from the border with Canada - and for how long were they following Tuello? 0:07 "You call this just up ahead?" Good question, Fred, but shame for you didn't ask yourself that a bit earlier! It was a very good scene, however.
I like to think that some of the Canadian soldiers who arrested him had family and friends down in the US/Gilead (especially women.) So they were probably VERY tempted to just shoot his ass. I know I'd be
The change in reality upon crossing the border is palpable. The sudden existence of norms, laws, and rights aren’t real per se, they are just ideas and nothing has materially changed. But the belief in them, and the willingness to back that up with consequences is so omnipresent and inevitable, it is like they crossed an invisible line which led them into another world. And the principles embedded in the symbols, and procedures, have a force of their own, they are practically glowing.
Fred should have been charged with high treason too, he betrayed his nation for an occupying force. This is why I am on Mark's side so far, he sees the bigger picture it may not be pretty but he's doing it for the greater good.
I just finished season 2, but this is what I needed. This give me so much peace. I can finally watch season 3 withouth feeling the anxiety and desperation season 2 made me feel!
Don't know if anyone here has seen "Death of Stalin", but there's a trial in it for the monster Lavrentiy Beria. It would be really fitting for Fred to face the same kind of punishment as him.
I love this episode. But I’m a bit lost. They have gone to Canada a few times with almost support from Canada. So I’m a little lost why they didn’t arrest them before. They knew who they were and what they’ve done I’m sure having the testimony of his wife helps. But I’m sure they have someone in Canada that escaped that could have told them the part they played I’m sure we will learn more next week lol
They went to Canada previous times with an international agreement between the two governments. This time around, Serena and Fred are on Canadian soil without the consent of either Gilead or the Canadian government.
@@johndavis8669 Tuello is the one who made the arrangement with Serena for her to give something to them (Fred) in order to receive something (her ability to see Nichole). I haven't seen the episode that came out today yet but from the promo it seems as if that backfired in Serena's face.
bir Türkçe bilen arkadaşım bu yorumu görür mü bilmiyorum ama şunu söyleyeyim. Saat 04.12 ve üç gündür diziyi izliyorum az önce 3x3’e geldim ve artık ‘İllallah, yeter” dedim. Sinir sistemim alt üst oldu reglim bile gerginlikten dört gün gecikti. Daha ne kadar gerilebilirim dediğim her an daha da kasıldım ama şu videoyu gördüm ya içim rahatladı. Kaldığım yerden devam edeceğim sızana kadar. Praise be :p şaka şaka Allah korusun kdkgkfkf (dün gece rüyamda kırmızı cüppe giymiş ordan oraya koşuyordum. bakalım bugün ne göreceğim..)
@terminator waifu I'm not saying Canada should have a female only army, just if they picked a bunch of women to arrest him, just to twist the knife in.
@terminator waifu LOL wtf are you even talking about? Do you understand this is a fictional series and the character being arrested has committed many crimes?
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Emily beating up Aunt Lydia: I am the best moment in the series.
This Scene: Hold my beer.
I expected auntie to have died after Emily's attack. Pity she didn't.
The Martha’s cleaning the hotel room is an absolutely amazing scene
Season 4 final episode hold my beer 😂
Hold my Molson’s 🍺
The last season, whilst still great!, feels like a step back from moments like these. Emily beating up Aunt Lydia, This scene, Angel Flight, etc.
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The fact that the last season ends with Canada completely switching their position, deporting all the refugees, and on its way to becoming a second Gilead, AFTER the entire show depicting Canada as the never-to-be achieved safe haven and promise of safety, i don't know, in my opinion it kind of sours all the sacrifices and pain and horrible things done to get there.
The way the Canadian soldiers emerge from the woods behind them was so badass. It's like they just materialize out of the darkness. Better start praying Fred.
Too bad they didn't need air support. Would love to have seen the RCAF have taken any F-22 and F-35s that landed on their soil, and make a modern CF-105.
Nothing says take us seriously like pointing a browning 9mm hi-power in a person’s face
His filthy god won't be able to save his ass.
@@TheCoolCucumber the weapons, uniforms and equipment are accurate to the Canadian military yes
*y o u r g o i n g t o c a n a d a*
One of the things that makes this scene so beautiful is the fact that Tuello read him the charges and they actually arrested Waterford. Tuello and the other Americans could’ve easily taken Fred off the beaten path, tortured him for info, then execute him and NOBODY would find out(or really even care if they did). But instead, they arrested him under international law and he will receive a trial. In their country’s darkest hour, Tuello and the others refused to sink to Gilead’s level.
Yeah duhhh why would they ever stoop the their level. This comment is dumb
no one will never care ? are you kidding me. canada was in serious conversations to gve them baby nicole because they knew gilead was very strong and has a very strong army, and you think they can get one of their major commanders killed without any problems right ?
lmao the cia does this to people
If only actual America would have such standards
@@brimstonesulfur5013 Well in this future, the true patriots broke off and stayed America, while the conservative Christians took over the rest of the country and turned it into Gilead.
I love when the American officials are staring him down, the look on his face when he sees the flag too.
They have likely have family and loved ones in Gilad so probably want to strangle him we’re he stands
@@TheCoolCucumber I think the fact that Alaska and Hawaii are the only states left is kinda ridiculous. It would make more sense if the north east America and the west Cousy are still in the union. (California, New York, etc) maybe south Florida. And most likely rebel cities would still exist. As well the world of this show could be better if it had more thought out into it.
@@Mylifebehindthecamera within the story, Texas is actually its own country, independent from both Gilead and the United States. There's still pockets of resistance all around the continent. Gilead's control isn't as absolute as they want people to think it is
@@Mylifebehindthecamera as someone from Hawaii it absolutely makes sense that Hawaii would be where the government fled to, its isolation, and being home to the largest military presence per capita as well as the five branches of military, the pacific command, and bunkers for when and if the mainland ever fell. alaska its isolation too i figured and the base could be hidden anywhere in the large wildnerness
@@Mylifebehindthecamera Alaska and Hawaii are the only states that are completely under US control, while the remaining 48 are either part of Gilead or contested territory between US and Gilead forces. Likely they remained free of Gilead because they're the only states that are outside the continental US. Anchorage serves as the new de facto capital of the US where the government-in-exile has made its headquarters, whilst Hawaii presumably serves as the main military staging ground.
Read those rights!!! Agh!! That is how many rights and crimes he has committed. It took the guy like 3 min to read those to him. Agh i am so happy!!!
Indeed. War crimes, crimes against humanity, and humanitarian law crimes including cruel and inhumane treatment, torture, abduction, slavery, and extrajudicial killings committed against the citizens of Gilead. He bears command responsibility by virtue of his office in Gilead that gave him access to the state apparatus to direct the commission of crimes punishable under international law irrespective of the laws of Gilead. To say nothing of the fact that he, along with his colleagues (and that wife of his ) committed TREASON, by participating in, planning, and aiding the overthrow of the duly elected Government of the United States.
@@paulnantulya you forgot rapes
@@paulnantulya I'm surprised Tuello didn't include "crimes against peace", since he was a member of the conspiracy that planned and waged a war against the American government. But yeah, the charges against his are super serious. The Germans in Nürnberg got hanged for less.
I wish they would have added high treason against the United States of America but I guess they included that in the list of charges.
@@adrielsebastian5216 Absolutely. You are right. Also, some of the crimes committed in Gilead are so hideous that new laws have to be created to punish the perpetrators.
That walk with Fred in custody past those American soldiers/officials with the flags on their uniform sleeves is chilling and so amazing
American soldiers haven't ever worn that type of Green Camouflage.
@@johndavis8669 he meant the officials in the jackets with the modified American flags. The soldiers are clearly Canadian - they're carrying C7 assault rifles with the distinctive green guard.
There Canadian Soldiers not American
And then a few days later the "Eyes Foreign Intelligence Division" launch "Operation Rachel" and two weeks later all these "Americans" and their pretend government are blown up with a bomb. Once the "United States" has lost control over its territory it won't ever be back.
They likly have family back home and know exactly what's going on so would kill him right their if they could
So Serena played Fred like violin!
And guess what, buckaroo! He does have the authority to arrest you! Tuello is a US government official and I'm pretty sure there's international arrest warrant on Fred's name.
HAHAHAHA!!YES KARMA AT ITS BEST😂😂😂😂
I agree with everything u said. But still don’t get why they didn’t arrest them on the previous visits to Canada 🧐
@@kelkel3588 Serena not getting arrested could have been part of the deal with Tuello. She throws Fred under the bus in exchange for immunity. He might have suggested it himself for all we know!
His crimes up to that point were speculations, even with all those letters from the handmaid’s they I don’t think they had enough evidence for a warrant since none of the letters implicated Fred outright. Remember when Moria asked that woman in little America why they didn’t just arrest him there? They needed more time to obtain a international warrant- and if Serena somehow tipped them off (which I think she did) they got their evidence
Probably the warrant was issued not long before his capture and after his last official Trip to Canada.
Someone take his monolouge and made a remix of it, because it is music to my ears!!
Sheryl Smallwood yassss!!!!
I remember watching this scene and tearing up when I saw the American flag. And the fact that it is being worn by a woman, and white and black/POC people made me tear up even more. Amazing scene!
It was American exceptionalism that led to the creation of Gilead in the book.
So this scene is kinda funny, because in the original book the American forces fighting Gilead have pretty much surrendered. The Canadians were the only credible opposition to Gilead.
We need do something overthrow gilead because they are totalitarian society and imprisonment these guardian will force surrender
@@ricktyman4709doesn't the book imply that the "rebels" Gilead are fighting are just US Military?
@@RivechaBoth US military remnants and civilian guerrillas fought against Gilead.
Also, Serena totally set that up. Looks like she decided on "treason and coconuts" after all
Praise be 😊
"President Putin: You've just crossed into Finland."
Mr Khamenei, you have just crossed into Turkey.
Canadian Army are the embodiment of justice in this scene.... Well written episode.
Would love to see JTF-2 liberate Helena, Mt, and Fort Harrison, the ancestral home of both Canadian and American Special Forces.
@@anthonybanchero3072 The Devil's Brigade!
Blessed be the fruit
Praise be
Hey something good happened for once.
I just love the way he gets grabbed and a gun shoved in his face. You can see his feeling of disbelief and powerless, something he isn't used to.
1 Dislike was Aunt Lydia XD
just 1 hahaha realy was her
BOOK SPOILER IF YOU DONT WANT TO SEE IT
Aunt Lydia is the anti hero of this whole story. The “Testment” is so good that I cannot put the book down. I can’t go into complete detail but the book is Aunt Lydia as well as Agnes story it’s very fascinating. The book is very well worth reading. 😎
No better “cleaners” than The Marthas.
Read the testaments it might change your mind
I'm Canadian and the first to admit that this country doesn't deserve its international reputation, but holy shit does this scene touch a patriotic nerve.
@@pelagicboreas Why not?
Dear Canada, if some shit ever goes down here... Please be like this.
As a Canadian we already have a tyrannical government so…
One of THE BEST SCENES in this show. I just caught up with this episode and I am STILL shaking over this scene. GOD DAMN, FINALLY!
Commander Waterford, you have now crossed into Canada
BEST moment ever!
I screamed when this scene came on
Everyones tough until Canadians decide to not fuck around.
Love you northern neighbors!
*Always Sunny music plays*
Fred and Serena Make Friends in Canada
The funny thing is Gilead took down all the signs with words because they didn't want women reading them including the ones at the borders. If they hadn't done that, Fred would have known that they were about cross the border into Canada and he wouldn't have been arrested
Oooooooooh! Hammer time!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
0:34 is such satisfying imagery as an American imagining my own rage if my country fell.
The foolishness of Fred still believing that Gilead had authority of all Americans here still, and him swiftly learning that they still have American leadership bigger than he ever expected was good to see, his arrogance was foolish and it was satisfying to see him being knocked off his perch so to speak
i believe it was Luke that said that the UK and Canadian were doing military excises in Canada, i wonder if that was possible for shadowing whats to come. I got be wrong but i wouldn't be surprised if in the Finale season we could see an invasion. Man this was satisfying moment apart from Lydia getting stabbed and beat up.
That would be impossible considering they’re not at war. And those countries wouldn’t risk a war with Gilead unless provoked, remember Gilead is still technically the United States of America which is the strongest military in the world. The only way Gilead falls is from the inside not by foreign intervention.
@@Dasanie i'm not sure i totally agree with you on that one. I agree with you that usually empires fall from within not from a foreign invasion, Rome is text book example on that. I don't know about that in hypothetical war against china, The Us wouldn't win a convincing victory. So they would differently lose against multiply nations. Especially the state of the Us in the Show most wouldn't be in my opinion given the state of it wouldn't survive a war from multiply nations.
@@schapman235 considering Gilead controls the largest nuclear arsenal in the world, there's little to no chance of an invasion. No country is willing to risk the livelihood of their citizens to save another country. You gotta understand this is modern day. You cant just walk into powehouse country and expect to come out unscathed. Realistically the ONLY way GIlead falls is from within. Even if the whole world unites to take them down, Gilead is unwavered in their faith and will opt to martyrdom and take the whole world out with them.
@@Dasanie However, at the end of the source material, it is mentioned that Gilead DOES fall. It collapses back to the dust it came from and the US reinstates itself.
@@Dasanie Gilead don't have nuclear weapons. This lose in war or take from USA part, if they have nuclear they use it against other countries first Canada, cause they want dominated World. They don't have it, the prove is that series become nonsense for nature and clime of Gilead.
I absolutely love seeing the United States Remnant's officials show up for his arrest. I always just thought the U.S. collapsed and was gone, but here we see it continues to exist as a government in exile, slowly working to undo Gilead and reclaim its former glory.
Kind of like Afghanistan but in reverse and not in reality.
They still control Alaska, Hawaii and Chicago. Maybe other places because in the books Texas is independent
Ya very good point
I just hope Trump will be arrested
In the book it says there’s two states left Hawaii and Alaska and in one of the episodes you can see the American flag more clearly with only 2 stars
the implication of an American government in exile is interesting
Makes you wonder who's leading it as well. The coup wiped out most of the line of succession (President, vice president, joint chiefs, secretaries) along with all of Congress and the Supreme Court so there was no high-ranking leadership left.
A nice little detail regarding the armbands worn by the government-in-exile, I didn't see the US flag we're all familiar with - not so many stars! According to Offred's (June) narration, the former United States has been reduced to a mere two states. Chicago is still being fought over by the Gileadean military and remnants of the US armed forces. I believe there is a map in the novel itself: Gilead itself is a vast sprawl spreading from the rich East Coast, and what remains is a mix of poisonous wasteland and lawless regions crawling with all manner of peoples. A few areas have actually been wrested from Gilead control by separatists. I must admit about not being certain whether the soldiers were Canadian or part of the US remnant being given the honour to vengefully capture Waterford himself. One of the best scenes of the series!
The soldiers arresting the Waterfords are definitely Canadian. A few reasons:
1. Even though they are allies, the American officials in Canada technically have no jurisdiction or authority to arrest anyone; they are likely just there as observers (it must have been very satisfying to watch though)
2. The vehicles they loaded the Waterfords into had Canadian flags on them (I can't get a good enough look to see the make
3. The soldiers have CADPAT fatigues, Colt Canada C7A2 assault rifles, and Browning Hi-Power pistols
I used them all the time when I was in the Army
I'm glad he was arrested, and the wife should be aswell!
Yep 👍🏻
Fun to see the canadian military get a small spotlight in this !
"Commander Waterford, you have now crossed into Canada. We are arresting you for war crimes and crimes of aggression in violation of international human rights treaties & international law. (...) You have been charged with war crimes and human rights violations based on documented evidence and testimony regarding your essential role in acting on behalf of the Republic of Gilead. The charges identify the use of your authority and access to the apparatus of the state to coordinate the persecution and torture of civilians, cruel and inhuman treatment, kidnapping, slavery, and rape."
1:24 "kidnapping, slavery and RAPE" (door slams shut)
Yep 👍🏻. Im hoping it ends with America becoming what it was before
And he never gets to see the light of day again
ICC issues an arrest warrant, those who are signatories to the Rome statue would be required to act and arrest said person if discovered in their country. USA is not a party to the Rome statue. Canada is. They wouldn't have had much of a choice, they were gonna have to arrest him if they wanted to or not.
When i saw this scene in The Handmaids Tale i cheered when they arrested Fred and Serena Waterford 🙌🏻👏🏻. They got what they deserve !
The best part of the series. Unfortunately I think he's going to get out. Writer's want the series to go on for more seasons, unfortunately. So, he's definitely getting out. Unless they have someone more horrible stepping up to the plate to take over his spot.
There will always be someone worse.
Well you saw how quickly the lawrence house got their hold of the show, they can probably do it again with someone else, if they need to
I think that somebody more horrible is Nick. Remember when then Marth's got Baby Nicole out and Nick pulled his gun and made Fred stay in the house. I think only a commander of higher can pull a gun on somebody and not be reprimanded. Nick pulled his gun and Fred stayed put, therefore I think Nick is a very bad man with a solid cover.
@@joyeluckclub9469 I am really interested on Nick's character, hope the show do justice to that scene of the swedish woman saying so much about him to June because it tends to give characters some really disappointing turns sometimes.
@@joyeluckclub9469 at first i thought when they introduce that guy from Law and order SVU (can't remember his name) they were setting him up to be more horrible guy, but they killed him so maybe Nick could be that guy.
The expression on his face, when he sees the United States’ flag is just priceless
Satisfying doesn't even begin to describe this.
Gilead's position must be pretty weak if Canada thinks it's in their interests to make such a provocation. A pretty funny turn around from earlier in the season when Gilead's leadership thought it was a good idea to use Nichole as some sort of barganing chip to extract concessions from the Canadians.
Can't wait for the next episode.
Canada is also a Commonwealth Nation, if ever faced with a situation like this, British, Australian and New Zealand troops would be among the first to back up our Canadian Brothers.
I'd love to see the the bully boy murderous militia called Guardians try it on with the worlds finest Soldiers.
And if in the story Gilead threatens Nuclear retaliation, I hope the writers remember, The British, Indians and Pakistani's have Nukes, and certainly India and Pakistan have mass troop numbers, the like of which I can't see how a divided nation like Gilead could ever hope to match.
@@Brianboru88 Don't forget NATO, i doubt they are super pleased with all the nukes in Gilead.
I always found it strange that no other nation came to the help of the legitimate US govt against Gilead.
shocking hobby Canada’s main advantage over Giliad is it’s good relationship with most countries around the world thanks to it’s membership in the British Commonwealth, NATO, and most importantly the United Nations. Canada has had a long history of involvement in the UN supporting several UN peacekeeping and humanitarian missions giving it a positive name in global community.
Giliad on the other hand likely has few friends on the world stage. Maybe North Korea might support Giliad but that may be it. Economically, I doubt they have that same wight as the USA does in our timeline. Threatening war with Canada is an effective tactic as a large chunk of Canada’s population is in range of Giliad’s artillery and missiles, but that’s the only card they really have.
@@Brianboru88 If Gilead threatens war or nuclear attack, Britain may counter with its own nukes, and Australia and New Zealand with its military, but I cannot see India or Pakistan using their militaries or nuclear arsenals to protect Canada on behalf of Britain, their former colonizer.
@@si91 How little you understand about the Commonwealth, the Empire is over, long ago, we've moved on. The Commonwealth has strong family connections throughout, this wouldn't just be about the UK, but a common threat to all. Plus just who colonised Hawaii, Alaska and part of Samoa?
So satisfying!
FBI and CIA agents are like: Hawaii and Alaska say hi, bitch!
Satisfaction:
This whole episode was a masterpiece
I bet the guy who had to sit next to him was praying that he tried something
Oh boy, this just makes me love Treason & Coconuts 10,000 x more! 😍😂
This is what Putin needs to face.
The Canadian Soldiers then apologized after arresting them.
Most underrated comment here😂
The actor that very good job is Fred. This is actually the first thing I’ve seen him in. You need good villains like this and TV shows 😎 probably gets awards for how good he did playing this character
Go Canada!!!
Bet canadas defence spending went up after after america became a theocracy
Most likely it did, and just like Ukraine, other NATO partners are probably sending military equipment.
@taiwandxt6493 It's not a theocracy but it will be if Donald Garbage Dump becomes president
It makes sense for it to be Canadian soldiers arresting them; American ones would be too tempted to pull that trigger on the spot. The looks of sheer anger and hatred those plainclothes officials are sending at Fred gives me chills; this is the man who helped destroy the United States as a country and they know that.
Also the Americans would have no authority or jurisdiction in Canada. They would just be there as observers. So yeah it'd be the Canadians to do the arresting. Must've been satisfying to watch though
@@dartmada9733 Unbelievably so. For the Canadians as well; Gilead probably caused a major economic downturn in Canada because the US is one of Canada's biggest customers.
You'd think that Commander Waterford would have eventually twigged on to what was happening though. He knew that they weren't far from the border with Canada - and for how long were they following Tuello? 0:07 "You call this just up ahead?" Good question, Fred, but shame for you didn't ask yourself that a bit earlier! It was a very good scene, however.
i loved that he kept looking for serena tho ..
One of the best scenes!
Almost as good as June telling him "Run."
I like to think that some of the Canadian soldiers who arrested him had family and friends down in the US/Gilead (especially women.) So they were probably VERY tempted to just shoot his ass. I know I'd be
The change in reality upon crossing the border is palpable. The sudden existence of norms, laws, and rights aren’t real per se, they are just ideas and nothing has materially changed. But the belief in them, and the willingness to back that up with consequences is so omnipresent and inevitable, it is like they crossed an invisible line which led them into another world. And the principles embedded in the symbols, and procedures, have a force of their own, they are practically glowing.
I wanna know the music used in this scene so badly!
Most iconic scene ever
The one downvote is from aunt lydia
THIS SCENE 😭😭😭😭
The American officials staring him down always gets me
I can't love this enough...
She has done lots of things that are Wrong
fucking goosebumps 🔥🔥
Fred should have been charged with high treason too, he betrayed his nation for an occupying force. This is why I am on Mark's side so far, he sees the bigger picture it may not be pretty but he's doing it for the greater good.
who's mark again ?
Very true
Hands down, the best scene of the series so far!
They now know how it feels to be helpless
I am sending Thank you to the Canadian Army officers
put this as my ringtone
I couldn't believe my eyes!!
YES!
I just finished season 2, but this is what I needed. This give me so much peace. I can finally watch season 3 withouth feeling the anxiety and desperation season 2 made me feel!
I need more of these satisfying scenes
The most satisfying scene of the whole show.
You call this just up ahead? I’m almost all out of chapstick!
I guess Fred saying you don't have authority meant he has diplomatic immunity or his government is illegal
Loves it when the baddies get the cuffs!! 😏
Don't know if anyone here has seen "Death of Stalin", but there's a trial in it for the monster Lavrentiy Beria. It would be really fitting for Fred to face the same kind of punishment as him.
That movie had a pre-ordained verdict, and sentence. Probably should be the same for the Gillead leaders.
Oho! They've come to arrest you! That's right, isn't Fred? You're now in trouble with the law!
I love this episode. But I’m a bit lost. They have gone to Canada a few times with almost support from Canada. So I’m a little lost why they didn’t arrest them before. They knew who they were and what they’ve done I’m sure having the testimony of his wife helps. But I’m sure they have someone in Canada that escaped that could have told them the part they played I’m sure we will learn more next week lol
Being there officially at Canada's invitation gave them diplomatic immunity.
They went to Canada previous times with an international agreement between the two governments. This time around, Serena and Fred are on Canadian soil without the consent of either Gilead or the Canadian government.
@@poojakumbhar9862 Serena bringing in Fred sounds like the Canadians might lift its ban on her entry once it is revealed who helped in Capturing Fred.
@@johndavis8669 Tuello is the one who made the arrangement with Serena for her to give something to them (Fred) in order to receive something (her ability to see Nichole). I haven't seen the episode that came out today yet but from the promo it seems as if that backfired in Serena's face.
Canada had some sympathy for them until June's letters where leaked, once they read the stories it was over for Gilead
I thought the Canadian Army drives G-wagons, not humvees, and the Iltis jeeps were retired long ago.
I suspect they got a number of humvees after some of the remains of the American military defected
@@frankishe7317 They've always had a few humvees.
Spread em Fred.
I got up and clapped
Didn't Serena set him up
Praise be this scene
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Does anyone know the name of the music?
Canada is using Humvees?
Probably would have a few from us military crossing over to canada
Canada has a few, yeah.
The virgin Fred Waterford vs the Chad Mark Tuello
My favorite scene in all of Season 3. I hope to see the Waterfords' heads rolling come the series finale.
That's how you get the right to respect international law.
Every scene in this episode was done very well
Sorry Fred , you neither my buddy, or my guy .
Only thing that would have made this scene better is if it was all female soldiers.
@terminator waifu I'm not saying Canada should have a female only army, just if they picked a bunch of women to arrest him, just to twist the knife in.
@terminator waifu LOL wtf are you even talking about? Do you understand this is a fictional series and the character being arrested has committed many crimes?
I was thinking you ment a bunch of Karen’s charging out the forest with pitchforks and frying pans lmao
@@silvermasktraveler1788 Keep crying 😢 incel.
fuck. yes.
The breakdown of Canadian soldiers uniform and weaponry is spot on.
I all but did a touchdown celebration when this happened.