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offers June a "peaceful" alternative: moving to New Bethlehem, a supposedly liberalized settlement where she can live with Hannah, provided she stops her crusade against Gilead.

, living under the stifling "hospitality" of the Wheelers, uses her intellect to manipulate Mrs. Wheeler and eventually makes a daring escape with baby Noah. [S5E9] Allegiance

: Some critics and fans felt the failed raid was "the most predictable thing in the world," arguing that the show frequently dangles hope for Hannah only to snatch it away for emotional shock value. offers June a "peaceful" alternative: moving to New

: Serena’s escape is widely considered the episode’s highlight, showcasing her returning to her most tactical and desperate self. : Some critics and fans felt the failed

are left reeling from the failed raid, with June’s hatred for Gilead reaching a fever pitch after Lawrence’s complicity in the pilots' deaths is revealed. The Verdict

Reviews for "Allegiance" generally highlight it as an episode of extreme tension, though it has faced criticism for its reliance on "misery porn" and "Gilead plot armor". :