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Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time
Nick Blaine or Rita

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Why This Battle Matters

What happens when a quietly resilient kitchen Martha faces off against a strategically enigmatic Eye? In the league of The Handmaid's Tale's most impactful characters, Rita and Nick Blaine's matchup is a fascinating study of resistance versus complicity. Here, the contrast couldn't be starker: Rita's silently powerful defiance against Gilead's oppressions versus Nick's often morally ambiguous decisions in a high-stakes chess game. The victor of this battle not only climbs the ranks but also reshapes our perception of heroism in dystopia. What will fans honor today? The strength of subtle rebellion or the complexity of survival?

🔥 Fan Takes

Lol, Rita over Nick? Never seen a bigger joke, fam. Nick's the backbone tbh!
idk guys, Nick's backstory? kinda spicy with the drama, lowkey makes the show for me 😬
Rita is THAT underrated queen, and you can’t convince me otherwise. Period.

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

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

Across all battles:

Nick Blaine win rate: 16.7%

Rita win rate: 15.4%

Fan FAQs

Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in the Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters league?

Currently, Moira holds the title as the top contender in this league. Her fierce independence and powerful story arc resonate widely with fans. You can see how all the characters stack up on the GOAT List.

Why do fans adore Rita?

Rita's strength and quiet resilience strike a chord with fans. Her evolution from a subdued housekeeper to a bold survivor captures hearts, making her a beloved figure for her courage and the subtle warmth she managed to retain in such a harsh world.

Why is Nick Blaine winning by so much in the Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters league?

Fans are clearly resonating with Nick Blaine's complex character and his deep, often conflicted involvement in the storyline. His mysterious aura and crucial moments of heroism probably give him that extra edge over Rita, making this landslide more about his compelling narrative than anything else.