Okay, let's talk about something nobody wants to admit. Something a little... controversial. Where does June Osborne go at the end of season 4?
My Wild Theory (Prepare Yourselves)
I have a theory. It might be a little out there. But hear me out before you grab your pitchforks. Maybe, just maybe, she goes…to therapy.
I know, I know. "She's a rebel! A warrior! She's got things to DO!" You're right. But a girl can dream, can't she?
The Evidence (Sort Of)
Think about it. June has been through, well, everything. Torture, loss, near-death experiences galore. All before breakfast sometimes.
Wouldn't a little bit of professional help, like, just *slightly* benefit her? I am thinking yes.
We see her make choices that make you wonder if she is ok. Remember the whole confrontation scene at the end of Season 4?
A More Realistic, Slightly Less Dramatic Option
Alright, therapy might be too much to hope for. Maybe June just goes...underground. Again.
She probably gets a safe house. Plenty of those in Canada, I would hope. A place to lay low, plan her next move, and sharpen her knitting needles. For...protection, of course.
She gets to reflect. Maybe even starts a book club where they discuss the horrors of Gilead. A very angry book club.
The Unpopular Opinion Part
Here's where I might lose some of you. Maybe, just MAYBE, she takes a small break. A tiny vacation. A weekend getaway to Niagara Falls.
Okay, maybe not Niagara Falls. Too many tourists. But some quiet corner of Canada. Where she can blend in and not overthrow the government. For a few days.
She probably just needs a little rest, some peace and quiet, and maybe a large order of poutine.
What *Definitely* Doesn't Happen
I'm pretty sure June doesn't become a travel blogger. Or open a bakery. "Blessed Be the Bagels" just doesn't have the right ring to it.
And she definitely doesn't start a support group called "Gilead Survivors: Let's Talk About It." Too much talking, not enough...action. Unless the action involves dismantling oppressive regimes, then maybe.
"Nolite te bastardes carborundorum," but with muffins!
The Real Answer (Probably)
The truth is, June probably goes wherever the plot demands. She's a plot-driven character in a plot-driven world. Which is a bit disappointing.
The writers undoubtedly had big plans, none of which involves relaxation or self-care. Just more drama and questionable choices.
Still, I can dream, right? A world where June Osborne gets a therapist, a comfy couch, and maybe a cat. A very fierce cat.
So, Where *Did* She Go?
The answer, my friends, is probably hidden somewhere in the writers' room. Or maybe it's scribbled on a napkin in a Toronto cafe.
Until season 5 reveals all, we can only speculate. And hope that someone, somewhere, convinces June to take a nap.
I am placing my bet that she is being fueled by pure rage and maple syrup.