SEASON 5 EPISODE 12

Bonus episode: Stephen Kunken (aka 'Commander Warren Putnam')

Stephen Kunken

Stephen Kunken as Commander Putnam in The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 episode 2. (C) MGM/Hulu Source: Screen capture

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Published 8 November 2022 6:46pm
Updated 24 March 2025 4:17pm
Presented by Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar
Source: SBS

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As we wait for the finale of The Handmaid's Tale season 5, Fiona and Sana meet Stephen Kunken, whom we all know and loathe as Commander Warren Putnam. Stephen jumps into our Zoom room for a great chat to discuss the joys and the challenges of playing the villainous Commander in Gilead (and that's saying something). He also shares the backstory he invented for his character all of those years ago. It's a must-listen for all fans of The Handmaid's Tale. We couldn't let the passing of such a memorable character go without incident! Tell us what you make of it by using the the hashtag #EyesOnGilead (Find us at: @anythingbutfifi / @Sana_Qadar)



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