Hulu and Channel 4’s The Handmaid’s Tale is awash with chilling moments, but one that was added for the TV adaptation stood out as particularly affecting last night *spoilers ahead*.
The Handmaid’s Tale creators apparently consulted the UN over depicting FGM, which is sadly still a threat facing many women around the world.
“FGM wasn’t in the book but it’s a totally believable addition to this world,” another added.
“Found last night’s episode of #HandmaidsTale deeply disturbing,” one viewer wrote on Twitter, “echoed the anger and nightmares that we’re seeing now…”