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
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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