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The Handmaid's Tale

2017–2025 · Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama · 6 seasons · ★ 8.1

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Synopsis of The Handmaid's Tale

In a future United States, transformed into the Republic of Gilead after a civil war, a totalitarian theocratic regime has reduced women to property. Birth rates have plummeted, and the few fertile women left are recruited as handmaids, forced to serve as sexual slaves to repopulate the country. Elisabeth Moss plays June, one of these women, separated from her family and assigned to the home of a commander and his wife, Serena Joy. The series, created by Bruce Miller and based on the novel by Margaret Atwood and streaming on Hulu, follows her forced adaptation to this new life as she searches for a way to survive in a system that sees her only as a tool for reproduction. The first episode shows the clash between her will and the rules of a state that bars women from reading, writing or controlling money.

«The revolution is here.»

6seasons
66episodes
56 minper episode
8.1audience scoreTMDB · 3,474 votes
8.3IMDb rating305,754 votes

Seasons of The Handmaid's Tale

Season 1Season 12017 · 10 ep. · ★ 7.8Season 2Season 22018 · 13 ep. · ★ 7.7Season 3Season 32019 · 13 ep. · ★ 7.9Season 4Season 42021 · 10 ep. · ★ 8.1Season 5Season 52022 · 10 ep. · ★ 7.9Season 6Season 62025 · 10 ep. · ★ 6.9

Cast by The Handmaid's Tale

Elisabeth MossElisabeth MossJune Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph66 episodes
Yvonne StrahovskiYvonne StrahovskiSerena Joy Waterford58 episodes
Ann DowdAnn DowdAunt Lydia Clements50 episodes
Max MinghellaMax MinghellaNick Blaine46 episodes
Samira WileySamira WileyMoira Strand46 episodes
O-T FagbenleO-T FagbenleLuke Bankole46 episodes
Madeline BrewerMadeline BrewerJanine Lindo45 episodes
Amanda BrugelAmanda BrugelRita Blue42 episodes
Joseph FiennesJoseph FiennesFred Waterford36 episodes
Bradley WhitfordBradley WhitfordJoseph Lawrence35 episodes
Nina KiriNina KiriAlma28 episodes
Ever CarradineEver CarradineNaomi Putnam28 episodes
Sam JaegerSam JaegerMark Tuello26 episodes
Bahia WatsonBahia WatsonBrianna24 episodes
Alexis BledelAlexis BledelEmily Malek21 episodes
Stephen KunkenStephen KunkenWarren Putnam19 episodes
Jonathan WattonJonathan WattonMatthew Calhoun16 episodes
Angela VintAngela VintLeah13 episodes
Jordana BlakeJordana BlakeHannah Bankole12 episodes
Edie InksetterEdie InksetterAunt Elizabeth11 episodes
Jenessa GrantJenessa GrantDolores11 episodes
Kristen Lee GutoskieKristen Lee GutoskieBeth10 episodes
Tattiawna JonesTattiawna JonesLillie Fuller9 episodes
Carey CoxCarey CoxRose Blaine9 episodes
Josh CharlesJosh CharlesGabriel Wharton9 episodes
Julie DretzinJulie DretzinEleanor Lawrence8 episodes
Sydney SweeneySydney SweeneyEden Spencer7 episodes
Sugenja SriSugenja SriSienna7 episodes
Ashleigh LaThropAshleigh LaThropNatalie7 episodes
Vanessa BurnsVanessa BurnsMrs. Calhoun7 episodes
Paula BoudreauPaula BoudreauGrace Williams6 episodes
Robert Curtis BrownRobert Curtis BrownAndrew Pryce6 episodes
Cherry JonesCherry JonesHolly Maddox6 episodes
Mckenna GraceMckenna GraceEsther Keyes6 episodes
Krista MorinKrista MorinRachel Tapping6 episodes
Marissa Kate WilsonMarissa Kate WilsonOfzachary's Partner6 episodes
Birgitte SolemBirgitte SolemPutnam Martha5 episodes
Clea DuVallClea DuVallSylvia5 episodes
Genevieve AngelsonGenevieve AngelsonAlanis Wheeler5 episodes
Timothy SimonsTimothy SimonsCommander Bell5 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Bruce Miller
Address
Mike Barker, Elisabeth Moss, Daina Reid, Kari Skogland, Natalia Leite
Writing
Bruce Miller, Eric Tuchman, Yahlin Chang, Jacey Heldrich, Aly Monroe
Production companies
MGM Television, White Oak Pictures, Daniel Wilson Productions, Toluca Pictures, The Littlefield Company
Network or Platform
Hulu
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
April 26, 2017
Last Episode
May 27, 2025 (6x10)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Won 15 Emmy Awards; 98 wins and 298 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Awards for The Handmaid's Tale

  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series

Source: Wikidata

Trivia about The Handmaid's Tale

The first season won eight Primetime Emmy Awards from 13 nominations, and it was the first Hulu production to win a major award.
Development began at Showtime, which rejected the pilot, and its original creator, Ilene Chaiken, ended up as showrunner of Empire.
Elisabeth Moss made her directing debut in the fourth season, but filming was halted after a few weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oprah Winfrey makes an uncredited appearance as a news anchor heard on a car radio during the second season.
Cambridge, Ontario, was nominated by the Location Managers Guild International for Best Film Office in the third season, the first time a Canadian office earned that nomination.
Some critics considered the violence in the second season excessive, and journalist Rebecca Reid of The Daily Telegraph admitted she had a panic attack while watching an episode.
The sixth season, announced on September 6, 2024, began production as the series' final season, and Hulu then said it would return in spring 2025; Josh Charles joined the cast.
Hulu premiered the sixth and final season on April 8, 2025, with Elisabeth Moss leading the cast, and scheduled ten episodes to close out the series.

Sources: Wikipedia (English) · Wikipedia (Spanish)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Handmaid's Tale have?

The Handmaid's Tale has 6 seasons and 66 episodes in total.

Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale in Spain?

The Handmaid's Tale is available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and HBO Max Amazon Channel with a subscription.

Has The Handmaid's Tale ended?

Yes. The Handmaid's Tale has ended, and its final episode aired on May 27, 2025.

Who is in The Handmaid's Tale?

The main cast includes Elisabeth Moss (June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph), Yvonne Strahovski (Serena Joy Waterford), Ann Dowd (Aunt Lydia Clements) and Max Minghella (Nick Blaine).

Who created The Handmaid's Tale?

The Handmaid's Tale is a creation of Bruce Miller.

How long does it take to watch all of The Handmaid's Tale?

With episodes of about 56 minutes, watching all 66 episodes takes approximately 62 hours.

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