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In a shocking twist, "The Handmaid's Tale" Season 6, Episode 9, sees the deaths of Commanders Nick and Lawrence. Nick, torn between two worlds, chooses to board a plane with other Gilead commanders, ultimately sacrificing himself. Lawrence, aiding June's plan to bomb the plane, also dies in the explosion. Showrunners describe their deaths as 'noble' and 'honest endings' for their respective characters, highlighting their complex moral journeys and ultimate fates.

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