The Handmaid's Tale
The revolution is here.
Overview
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Offred must navigate between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead – with one goal: to survive and find the daughter who was taken from her.
Season 2
Season two is shaped by Offred’s pregnancy and her ongoing fight to free her future child from the dystopian horrors of Gilead. “Gilead is within you” is a favorite saying of Aunt Lydia and in this season, Offred and all our characters will fight against – or succumb to – this dark truth.
Season 3
Season three is driven by June's resistance to the dystopian regime of Gilead and her struggle to strike back against overwhelming odds. Startling reunions, betrayals, and a journey to the terrifying heart of Gilead force all characters to take a stand, guided by one defiant prayer: "Blessed be the fight."
Season 4
June strikes back against Gilead as a fierce rebel leader, but the risks she takes bring unexpected and dangerous new challenges. Her quest for justice and revenge threatens to consume her and destroy her most cherished relationships.
Season 5
June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence works with Nick and Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.
Season 6
June's unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead. Luke and Moira join the resistance. Serena tries to reform Gilead while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia reckon with what they have wrought, and Nick faces challenging tests of character. This final chapter of June's journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom.
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Cast & Crew
Elisabeth Moss
June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph
Yvonne Strahovski
Serena Joy Waterford
Ann Dowd
Aunt Lydia Clements
Max Minghella
Nick Blaine
Samira Wiley
Moira Strand
O-T Fagbenle
Luke Bankole
Madeline Brewer
Janine Lindo
Amanda Brugel
Rita Blue
Joseph Fiennes
Fred Waterford
Bradley Whitford
Joseph Lawrence
Nina Kiri
Alma
Ever Carradine
Naomi Putnam
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Frequently Asked Questions
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
The Handmaid's Tale has 6 seasons with 66 episodes.
The Handmaid's Tale premiered on April 26, 2017.
No, The Handmaid's Tale has ended. The final episode aired on May 27, 2025.
The Handmaid's Tale originally aired on Hulu. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Handmaid's Tale was created by Bruce Miller.
The Handmaid's Tale has a rating of 8.1/10 based on user reviews.
The Handmaid's Tale is classified as Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure.