What is it that Nick did for Gilead?

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In Season 3 Episode 6, we see that the Swiss delegates reject Nick as a Gilead's inside man owing to the fact that 'he cannot be trusted' and according to Serena Joy he 'played an instrumental role in the birth of Gilead'.

With the kind of pomp that Nick got from the Swiss and the Waterfords in episode 6, it almost looked like he truly played a very instrumental role in the birthing of Gilead. If he did play such an 'important instrumental' role in the birth of Gilead, what was he doing as Commander Waterfords personal guard?

What did Nick actually do for Gilead?






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Is Nick for Gilead?

After numerous failed attempts, June eventually became a free woman when she made it to Canada in season four. Throughout the instalment, Nick had been promoted to Commander in Gilead and continued to help June from afar.

Does Nick Blaine like Gilead?

Unlike most in Gilead, Nick has shown a lot of kindness and decency throughout The Handmaid's Tale, and he genuinely cares for June. That is now at odds with his role as Commander though, essentially pitting his duties within Gilead against his love for her.



The REAL Reason Nick Can’t Leave Gilead In The Handmaid’s Tail!




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