Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time
Commander Waterford or Emily
Pick Your Favorite
VS
Your GOAT List
Why This Battle Matters
Who truly holds the power to redefine the legacy of 'The Handmaid's Tale'? In this epic showdown between Emily and Commander Waterford, it's not just about who's more cunning or whose story tugs harder at our hearts—it's a clash that pits blatant tyranny against covert rebellion. Emily's fiery spirit and resilience against Waterford's chilling authority offers more than a mere battle; it's a choice between endorsing brutal control or celebrating indomitable resistance. What matters more to you? The method or the morality? Your pick could redefine what greatness truly means in Gilead.
🔥 Fan Takes
How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Commander Waterford over Emily when it comes to the greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Commander Waterford 100.0% of the time over Emily.
Across all battles:
Commander Waterford win rate: 21.2%
Emily win rate: 41.0%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in the Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time league?
Offred holds the top spot in the Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time league. You can see how she stacks up against others by checking out the GOAT List.
What makes Emily so popular among The Handmaid's Tale fans?
Fans adore Emily for her resilience and the emotional depth she brings to The Handmaid's Tale. Her journey from a suppressed handmaid to a rebel gives her a compelling narrative arc that really pulls at the heartstrings.
Why is Commander Waterford winning by such a landslide in the Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time league?
Commander Waterford is dominating because his character's complexity really resonates with fans. Despite his villainous role, his impact on the series’ dynamics and conflicts makes him a standout character that fans love to analyze and discuss.