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Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time
Aunt Lydia or Commander Waterford

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AUNT LYDIA

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COMMANDER WATERFORD
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Why This Battle Matters

Is it the iron-willed disciplinarian or the manipulative mastermind who truly captures the essence of power and control? In this GoatWars matchup, Aunt Lydia and Commander Waterford embody a clash of dystopian titans, each representing a distinct face of authoritarianism in 'The Handmaid's Tale.' Lydia’s draconian zeal vs. Waterford’s calculated charm presents a study in contrasts that's as much about style as it is about substance. Here, fans are not merely picking a favorite; they're weighing the scales of ideological dominance. Whose approach to control is more chillingly effective? Your choice reflects what you find more intimidating: overt terror or veiled threat.

🔥 Fan Takes

Must we pick? Both are terrifying but Aunt Lydia... she haunts my dreams, man.
Waterford, really? The dude's as likable as wet toast. Aunt Lydia brings the real chills.
Aunt Lydia all day. She's got layers, like an evil lasagna lol 🤣

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer Aunt Lydia over Commander Waterford when it comes to the greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Aunt Lydia 100.0% of the time over Commander Waterford.

Across all battles:

Aunt Lydia win rate: 71.7%

Commander Waterford win rate: 21.2%

Fan FAQs

Why has this matchup between Aunt Lydia and Commander Waterford become such an intense rivalry?

The intense debate surrounding Aunt Lydia and Commander Waterford stems from their polarizing qualities and central roles in The Handmaid's Tale. Lydia's cunning resilience clashes spectacularly with Waterford's chilling authority, splitting fans over who truly captivates the essence of the series.

What's behind fans' fascination with Commander Waterford despite his lower ranking?

Even though he's trailing significantly, Commander Waterford's supporters probably admire the depth and darkness he brings to The Handmaid's Tale. His role as a villain adds intense drama and intrigue, which hooks a certain section of the fan base.

Why is Aunt Lydia winning by so much in the Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time league?

Aunt Lydia's commanding lead probably comes down to how complex and memorable her character is. Fans just can't get enough of her eerie kindness mixed with ruthless discipline, making her a standout in a league full of morally grey characters.