There are certain shows that require one to break down and get the streaming service subscription: Orange is the New Black and House of Cards on Netflix; Transparent on Amazon Prime. Now, it's The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu.
As a study of freedom and how easily it can slip from our grasp, The Handmaid's Tale is perennially relevant -- a potent reminder of what we have to lose.
They've had some minor critical success with shows like The Path and 11.22.63, but this is the program that takes Hulu's status in the medium to another level.
Moss' character is at the center of it all, whether in flashbacks or at the mercy of her captors. Her performance is both touching and fierce, with basic sanity at stake in a world where one false move can close the door on everything.
