Eyes on Screen
Eyes on Screen is a weekly TV and film podcast from the team behind Eyes on Gilead: The Handmaid's Tale Companion. Hosted by Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland, and Natalie Hambly, the show offers deep-dive analysis, episode recaps, and discussions on storytelling, performance, and cinematography. It covers new TV shows, movie releases, and older favorites, and includes interviews with cast and creators. The podcast is independent and produced by Second Look Media.
Episodes
La Bola Negra: We're Devastated, In A Good Way! Then, Let's Argue About Celebrity Traitors!
Fiona, Nat and Haidee are a study in contrasts this time around. First, we discuss the juggernaut Celebrity Traitors Season 2, which Fiona has convinced Nat and Haidee to watch. How might that work out? Then, with La Bola Negra finally out in cinemas, we've had a chance to catch our breath and say why we think this gorgeous queer saga about generations of untold Spanish love stories is one of
Don't Get Sorkined!
Fiona, Nat and Haidee are coming in hot with OPINIONS this week, after two trips to the movies. First, we unpack The Social Reckoning, an Aaron Sorkin joint, in which he returns to the story of the Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg (Jeremy Strong), from the perspective of real-life whistleblower, Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison). Next up is Digger. Sure, it's a big flop but there's a big stor
Why Is Promising Young Woman Trending Again? We’ll Give You One Guess
Fiona, Nat and Haidee are here to unpack a week in watching, and reprise an old catch phrase that’s a classic for a reason. We’ve watched War, a flashy new high-production / low-stakes UK drama about a power couple’s divorce (it even has us taking sides). We’ve checked back in on how Sharon Horgan’s coping (or isn't) in Youth. And we, like many of you, have revisited Emerald Fennell’s Oscar-no
Left alone Sana and Fiona get existential with Youth and 70 Up
Just Fiona and Sana and we've gone a little bit existential! It turns out that when you leave these two alone, they get reflective. This episode we're discussing two programs that have more in common than we expected: Youth, Sharon Horgan's new comedy series about a divorced, early-50s woman determined to have as much sex as possible before she doesn't want to anymore (Cillian Murp
The Matthew Rhys-urgence Is Now Official
Three of us this week — Fiona Williams, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (Sana is taking a break but will be back very soon) — and we are doing a deep dive into the Emmy Awards, because some of our favourites were in the mix, some got robbed, and one phrase has entered our permanent vocabulary: the Matthew Rhys-urgence. Widow's Bay swept 14 awards and we are not complaining — Kate O'Flynn
Practical Magic 2: Just Use Your Damn Magic!
Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar and Natalie Hambly are talking Practical Magic 2, now in cinemas and already dividing critics and audiences spectacularly. The critics hate it (30% on Rotten Tomatoes). The fans love it (90%). We land somewhere in the middle, and we have thoughts. We get into what the sequel does well — the hair, the costuming, the chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Lee
We Took Your Advice and Watched Furious, Haidee Finished DTF St Louis, and Parton is Such Sweet Sorrow
While Nat takes a well-earned break, Sana, Haidee and Fiona take listener recommendations and embrace the darkness of Furious. Do you know us well or what, dear listeners? This is the female-centred, trauma-informed, Epstein-adjacent investigative thriller we didn't know we needed in our lives. Elsewhere, Haidee makes a good case at convincing us to watch DTF St Louis, suggesting it's so much more
Widows Bay Season 1: An Inaugural Swim Like No Other
Sana is back, baby, and joining Fiona, Haidee and Natalie in our cosy virtual recording studio to sip a sunset cocktails and discuss one of our favourite watches of the year: Widow’s Bay. This breakout word-of-mouth horror-comedy crept up on us, delighted us all and is now stalking the Emmys with 19 nominations. We dive into the oddball small-town residents, comedy chops and downright terrifying m
Camp Miasma From the Perspective of the Candy Wrapper
The video nasty is ready for its close-up. Fiona Williams, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (*Sana is busy at her own sleepaway camp) unpack the seductive satire of Jane Schoenbrun's Cannes-winning indie hit, Teenage Sex & Death at Camp Miasma. The meta premise of a woke horror franchise reboot gives us a sexy, queer, tender time, courtesy of Scream Queens power couple, Hannah Einbinder and G
Dial F for Friendship: Five Star Weekend
Nat and Haidee catch-up on what they have been watching lately. Haidee has been giving Five Star Weekend a go — the star-studded female friendship drama with Jennifer Garner, Chloe Sevigny, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall and D'Arcy Carden — and has some thoughts on when to give a slow-starting show the benefit of the doubt. Nat has been watching Ted Lasso season four and making the case for why women's f
The Odyssey: We Loved It (And We're Shocked)
Blame it on the lotus flowers! We've all been to see Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey — and we have thoughts. Fiona Williams, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (Sana is off on her own odyssey, hopefully remembering the way home) unpack a film that is packing out cinemas worldwide and asking some very big questions. Is it a war film? An anti-war film? A midlife crisis film? All three? We discus
Elbows Deep in a Choc Top
Just the two of us this week — Fiona Williams and Natalie Hambly are here to catch up with you, our listeners, and dive into what everyone's been watching. We read your comments on our recent episodes (including some very spirited takes on Off Campus), shout out your show recommendations, and go deep on a few things we've been watching ourselves. Nat has fallen hard for Ride or Die — Hannah Waddin
Watching The Invite: Truth Bombs and Partner Swaps
We (Fiona, Sana, Haidee and Natalie) have just been to the movies to watch Olivia Wilde's The Invite, in which she stars alongside Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton and Seth Rogan. It's a film that has a lot to say about modern relationships, and we have a lot to say about it, from our favourite laugh-out-loud moments, to the details that are worth revisiting. If you only watch one hit indie breakout s
2026 Emmy Nominations: The Pitt To Widows Bay and What Else We've Been Watching
This week Fiona, Natalie and Haidee are diving into the 2026 Emmy nominations, debating HBO's awards dominance, celebrating the breakout success of Widows Bay and Pluribus, and asking if Apple TV+ is quietly becoming television's most exciting home for prestige drama. We debate whether The Pitt deserves its Emmy dominance, if The Testaments was unfairly overlooked, celebrate Hacks' final season, a
Off Campus: Episodes 5-8 - All Is Not Wellsy
We're back — all four of us together again. We're Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly, and after a big June (Sydney Film Festival, a World Cup, a house move and a job change between us), we are finishing what we started with the second half of Off Campus. Episodes five through eight — does it get better? Honestly, yes, a little. We get into what the show actually does wel
Off Campus: Episodes 1-4 - Horny But Wholesome?
We're trading dystopia for happily ever after — or at least trying to. We're Natalie Hambly, Sana Qadar and Fiona Williams (Haidee will be back!), and this week we're stepping well outside our comfort zone with the smash hit hockey romance Off Campus, created by newcomer and Greys Anatomy alum Louisa Levy. Millions of viewers worldwide are rewatching it obsessively, so we figured it was time to fi
Sydney Film Festival wrap: The Invite, Minotaur, Fjord and more
We're doing something a little different this week — it's just Natalie Hambly and Haidee Ireland, and we're trading our usual couch for a seat at the 2026 Sydney Film Festival. Haidee spent a week watching back-to-back films fresh from Cannes and beyond, and Nat wants to hear all about it. From Sandra Hüller's Silver Bear-winning performance in the stark and haunting Rose, to the Palme d'Or-winnin
Watching 'Sinners': Punched in the face by plot
This week, Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar and Natalie Hambly dive into Ryan Coogler's Oscar-nominated movie Sinners – a film that blends Southern Gothic horror, blues music and vampire mythology into a story about race, history, legacy and cultural memory.We unpack Michael B. Jordan's remarkable dual performance as Smoke and Stack, discuss why the film's explosive musical sequences hit so hard, and ex
One Battle After Another recap
The Testaments may be on hiatus, but we are not. We're Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland, and Natalie Hambly, and we're widening the lens — because the real magic of watching something doesn't end when the credits roll. This week we're discussing Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-winning Best Picture, One Battle After Another: a nearly three-hour epic starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor,
The Testaments Season 1 recap
The Testaments has wrapped, and we're not ready to let go. Now that we know what we know, we're going back to piece it all together — because the real magic of watching something doesn't end when the credits roll. We're Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland, and Natalie Hambly (formerly of Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid's Tale Companion), and this week we're doing a full season one recap of The T
The Testaments Season 1 Episode 10 Recap
We have just watched Episode 10 ("Secateurs") of The Testaments, the finale episode of this first season spinoff to The Handmaid's Tale. It was directed by Mike Barker and written by Bruce Miller, Maya Goldsmith and Gianna Sobol: ‘While Becka faces the consequences of her actions, Agnes and Daisy must decide how far they’re willing to go to protect her'. We’re Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haid
The Testaments Season 1 Episode 9 Recap
We have just watched Episode 9 ("Marat Sade") of The Testaments, the spinoff to The Handmaid's Tale. It was directed by Shana Stein and written by Bayan Wolcott and Ben Miller. 'As Daisy steps into a new role, she considers what she’s willing to lose to help her friends.' We’re Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland, and Natalie Hambly (formerly of Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid’s Tale Companion),
The Testaments Season 1 Episode 8 Recap
We have just watched Episode 8 ("Broken") of The Testaments, the spinoff to The Handmaid's Tale. It was directed by Shana Stein and written by Stuti Malhotra. 'As Agnes is swept up in wedding plans, Daisy hides a life-altering secret and Hulda faces backlash after speaking out.' We're Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (formerly Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid's Tale Companio
Director Jet Wilkinson on shooting 'Stadium' | The Testaments Interview
Australian director Jet Wilkinson joins Eyes On Screen to discuss her work on episodes six and seven of The Testaments, including the pivotal 'Stadium'. In a must-listen interview for fans of The Testaments, Jet shares how she brought some of the show’s most confronting moments to life. She unpacks the creative and emotional challenges of directing the large-scale stadium sequence, explains how sh
Who wants to hang out?
Were counting down the days until The Testaments finale and we've been speculating about having a live event to mark the end of the season and kick off a new phase of the podcast. We’re curious, would you be into joining us?We don't have firm plans in place yet, but... if hanging out in person, hearing the show live, and maybe getting involved sounds like your kind of thing, we’d love to hear from
The Testaments Season 1 Episode 7 Recap
We have just watched Episode 7 (“Commitment”) of The Testaments, the spinoff to The Handmaid’s Tale. It was written by Maya Goldsmith and directed by Jet Wilkinson. 'As Daisy’s secret past threatens to surface, Agnes grapples with an unwanted match and a forbidden crush. Becka meets potential matches and finds unexpected kindness in one of them'. We’re Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland an
Mabel Li on Becoming Aunt Vidala | The Testaments Interview
After the revelations of Episode 106 ('Stadium'), we sit down with Mabel Li, the actor behind the mysterious Aunt Vidala, for an exclusive The Testaments bonus interview. Mabel shares her insights into Vidala’s newly revealed past, what those momentous events mean for her evolving relationship with Aunt Lydia, and how the power dynamic between them may shift from here. She also talks about landing
The Testaments Season 1 Episode 6 Recap
We have just watched Episode 6 ('Stadium') of The Testaments, the spinoff to The Handmaid’s Tale, and this time, we’re thrown back into the chaotic and terrifying days of the coup that enabled Gilead. Brace yourselves, it's a Lydia flashback! And that's not all. We’re Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (of Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid’s Tale Companion fame). We are enthral
The Testaments Season 1 Episode 5 Recap
We have just watched Episode 5 ('Ball') of The Testaments, the spinoff to The Handmaid’s Tale, and this time, we’re RSVP-ing to 'the social event of the season'…for a creepy Gilead Commander in search of a child bride. We’re Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (of Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid’s Tale Companion fame). We have questions, we have theories, and we figure you pro
The Testaments Season 1 Episode 4 Recap
We have just watched Episode 4 ('Green Tea') of The Testaments, the Handmaid’s Tale spinoff, and this time, we’ve got a ringside seat to a high stakes tea party for Agnes and her fellow Greens. Absolutely everyone is on edge this episode and we are here to unpack every thrilling moment. We’re Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (of Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid’s Tale Compan
Bruce Miller on The Testaments: Daisy, Agnes, June & Changes
Who’s got questions about The Testaments? We do! We take them to the top as The Testaments Showrunner Bruce Miller joins Fiona to discuss the major characters and plot twists of The Handmaid’s Tale spinoff so far. (Contains spoilers about the first three episodes of The Testaments, obviously). Bruce, a friend of the show, and frequent guest on our previous podcast, #eyesongilead, answers these que
The Testaments Season 1 Episode 3 Recap
Recapping Episode 3 ('Daisy') of The Testaments, the Handmaid’s Tale spinoff, and this time, we’re spending more time beyond Gilead. We’re Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (from Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid’s Tale Companion). In Episode 3, an incident on a school trip triggers Daisy’s memories of Toronto, revealing more about her past, and a world shaped by violence. We
The Testaments Season 1 Episode 2 Recap
We're recapping Episode 2 of The Testaments ('Perfect Teeth'), and things are getting darker inside Gilead. It didn't take long. We’re Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (from Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid’s Tale Companion). Join us as we break down Episode 2 and everything it sets in motion: Agnes (Chase Infiniti) begins the rituals that mark her coming of age, she grapple
The Testaments Season 1 Episode 1 Recap
It’s time to recap the premiere episode of The Testaments, the long-awaited spinoff of The Handmaid’s Tale, and we’re diving straight back into Gilead. Join Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (you might know us from our award-winning podcast Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid’s Tale Companion) as we break down Episode 1, “Precious Flowers.” In this episode: Inside Aunt Lydia’s p
The Testaments Primer: What to Know Before You Watch
The Testaments is almost here — so, obviously, we’re going back to Gilead.We’re your Eyes on Screen hosts, Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Natalie Hambly and Haidee Ireland. You might know us from our award-winning podcast Eyes on Screen: A Handmaid’s Tale Companion. That wrapped when The Handmaid’s Tale ended last year… but like June Osborne, we just can’t quit Gilead.So we're going back in (did we e
Introducing Eyes on Screen
Welcome to Eyes on Screen, a new podcast from the team behind Eyes on Gilead, the award winning The Handmaid’s Tale companion podcast, known for its deep dives, sharp observations and (occasionally) getting a bit carried away. Hosted by Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly, this is a new independent show, and the next chapter from the same team you’ve been listening to all
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