The Handmaid's Tale viewers 'fume' at Nick over 'betrayal' in huge twist

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from The Handmaid's Tale season 6, episode 6 - Surprise

The Handmaid's Tale enthusiasts were left seething after a bombshell was dropped in the latest instalment of the popular Hulu series.

Commander Nick Blaine, portrayed by Max Minghella, betrayed Mayday's covert operation by spilling the beans to his father-in-law, Commander Wharton, played by Josh Charles, reports .

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Despite Commander Wharton's devout avoidance of the illicit Gilead brothel that other Commanders visit, he was taken aback upon discovering Nick's attendance there.

Nick explained to Commander Wharton that his visit to Jezebel's was for intelligence purposes, but then disclosed the entire plot of Mayday to assassinate top commanders and rescue the women.

Fans were quick to express their outrage on social media, slamming Nick for his treachery against his beloved June Osborne, played by Elisabeth Moss, by divulging the plan she had entrusted to him.

Nick's journey to the brothel was to recover a map left behind by June and Moira Strand, played by Samira Wiley, after their mission at Jezebel's didn't go as planned.

A disgruntled viewer vented on X (formerly ): "Every time Nick gets himself into a hole he crawls back out, and this time he threw June's mission under the bus to get what he wants because he only cares about her."

Another fan criticized on the same platform: "Nick Nick Nick, you dirty dog! #TheHandmaidsTale #handmaidstale."

One viewer was absolutely livid, venting: "NICK YOU B**** HOW COULD YOU I HATE YOU OMFG #TheHandmaidsTale [sic]."

Another fan commented: "Well. I'm not surprised, but June sure as s*** was.

"In the end, Nick is always going to save himself, no matter the consequences.

"He always has. And Lawrence better be careful saying anything at all to Naomi. She's a [snake] #TheHandmaidsTale."

A fourth viewer shared their analysis: "after analyzing tonight's episode, I have come to a sad realization that, once again, janine got f***ed over. rejected aunt lydia's proposal to work at the clinic right before nick completely f***ed over mayday's plan #TheHandmaidsTale [sic]."

However, some fans defended him, with one posting: "before yall pitchfork me... nick is trying to survive. wharton could put nick up on the wall. it's either lie and get found out or act like the gilead patriot and exposed a heinous plot. narrative wise it finally leads to the revolution but it sucks character wise #TheHandmaidsTale [sic]."

Another supporter wrote: "Nick has done so much to help June but has left himself exposed. He did what he needed to live.

"But this is the first time Nick hasn't came through like a hero to June.. I hope she understands his pov #TheHandmaidsTale [sic]."

A third defender simply stated: "Nick didn't have a choice #TheHandmaidsTale."

The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 will be coming to Prime Video and Channel 4 on May 3 in the UK