The Handmaid's Tale

Show • 2017 • Drama, Sci Fi, Thriller

The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

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StatusEnded
ReleaseApril 26, 2017
Seasons6
Episodes66
Last episodeMay 27, 2025
Origins
  • United States of America
Genres
  • Drama
  • Sci Fi
  • Thriller
Tags
  • Dystopian Sci Fi
  • Epic
  • Psychological Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Tragedy

Seasons

Season 1

10 episodes Apr 2017 – Jun 2017

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

13 episodes Apr 2018 – Jul 2018

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

13 episodes Jun 2019 – Aug 2019

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

10 episodes Apr 2021 – Jun 2021

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

10 episodes Sep 2022 – Nov 2022

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

10 episodes Apr 2025 – May 2025

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.

Ratings by episode

Episode ratings over time

Best Episode S3 E13 - Mayday · 9.3/10
Worst Episode S6 E10 - The Handmaid's Tale · 5.7/10

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TitleYearAvg.
The Testaments
The Testaments2026-
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale201772%