The Handmaid's Tale

2017
4.7
632 reviews
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Season 5 episodes (11)

1 Morning
9/14/22
In the powerful Season 5 premiere; June (Elisabeth Moss) struggles as she considers her next move after killing Commander Waterford. Meanwhile; Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) is left reeling after the death of her husband. Ann Dowd; Madeline Brewer and O-T Fagbenle also star.
2 Ballet
9/14/22
June (Elisabeth Moss) and Luke (O-T Fagbenle) attend a ballet; and Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) says her final goodbye to her husband; Fred. Meanwhile; Janine (Madeline Brewer) and Esther (Mckenna Grace) accompany Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) to a gathering at the Putnam house.
3 Border
9/21/22
June (Elisabeth Moss) and Moira (Samira Wiley) journey to the border to send a message. Meanwhile Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) attends a dinner party at the Lawrence house; and Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) prays for Janine's (Madeline Brewer) recovery. Bradley Whitford also stars.
4 Dear Offred
9/28/22
In this powerful episode; June (Elisabeth Moss) works to overcome her violent instincts all while grappling with Serena's close proximity. Meanwhile; Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) settles into her new role in Toronto; and Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) helps Janine (Madeline Brewer) with her recovery.
5 Fairytale
10/4/22
In this episode, June (Elisabeth Moss) and Luke (O-T Fagbenle) venture into unfamiliar territory in search of information. Meanwhile, Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) continues to settle into her new role and gets to know her new hosts. Ann Dowd, Madeline Brewer and Amanda Brugel also star.
6 Together
10/12/22
June (Elisabeth Moss) finds that she much teach Luke (O-T Fagbenle) the basics of survival…basics she has sadly learned very well. Meanwhile, Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) tests the hospitality of her new hosts, The Wheelers, and Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) makes a very surprising discovery.
7 No Man's Land
10/19/22
In a surprising turn of event, alone and isolated, June (Elisabeth Moss) and Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) find that they must labor together in order for both of them to survive their ordeal.
8 Motherland
10/26/22
June (Elisabeth Moss) receives an extremely tempting offer from a surprise visitor. Meanwhile, Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) finally hits rock bottom and begins a desperate search for allies…any allies.
9 Allegiance
11/2/22
In the penultimate episode of Season 5, June (Elisabeth Moss) and Luke (O-T Fagbenle) prepare for a rescue mission. Meanwhile, Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) experiments with new tactics in an attempt to have it all. Ann Dowd and Madeline Brewer also star.
10 Safe
11/9/22
In the powerful season finale, June (Elisabeth Moss) finds herself under threat and must find some way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its zealous supporters in Toronto. O-T Fagbenle, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, Samira Wiley and Madeline Brewer also star.
501 The Handmaid's Tale (Season 5) Trailer
9/14/22
This season; June faces consequences for her shocking past actions; all while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead's influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence works with Aunt Lydia to reform Gilead and rise in power. And June; Luke and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save Hannah.

About this show

Facing a plunging birthrate; a fundamentalism regime has begun treating women as property. As one of the few remaining fertile women; Offred is a Handmaid; one of the caste of women forced into sexual servitude as an attempt to repopulate the world.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
632 reviews
M J
August 2, 2018
Stimulating in a way that alters one's mode of establishing perceptions. Fleeting moments agitating a massive disruption in one's assumed reality. How galaxy redefinining and soul crushing power is held within the sheer panic of a glance. How heart busting volatile fits ensue in the absence of that twist of one's neck, the shift of one's eyes. The color coded agony dragging us audience members into the undertow. Reduced circumstances to fatten us Hulu members ' ideas about living life. The fading glow of a soft flame one beckons to reclaim their spirit- wildfires burning stomach acid from the inside out; consuming every waking iota and wavelength a muddied brain would grasp to obtain. Utterly Captivating, Bravo.
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Nette Wilson
January 28, 2018
A very timely piece, considering the current politics in this country: this is similar to what happened to women, the GLBT community, and to dissenters of all types, in Iran and Afghanistan, and in areas where ISIS established dominance. I think it is a great modern adaption of Atwood's book, and--damn her for being so precient-- is a reasonable interpretation of a Christian form of Sharia law being forced onto a once progressive people. Though this adaption is actually far more hopeful than Atwood's original storyline.... ******SPOILER ALERT****** In the book June's story is a found narrative in a diary, long after the eventual fall of Gilead. As I recall, her husband is shot and killed in front of her, Moira never escapes, and June's daughter is lost to Gilead. It is never known whether June and her lover ever make it to Canada.
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Vanessa Buendel
April 25, 2018
I find this show to be EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE, Jaw dropping, MIND BENDING & so intriguing that it keeps you on the edge of your seat all while being so captivated by the incredible visuals, fascinating storyline (Margaret Atwood, incredible) & Superb acting by all!! "The Handmaid's Tale" is with out a doubt my #1 most favorite show out right now, let alone that I've seen in some time. The emotions that captivate and takeover you while watching making you feel as if you are involved in this story from the beginning! With such a realistic chilling tale/storyline that very well could happen if something were to take a turn with Woman's Rights etc... is very scary and makes it just that much more intense and empowering! •WELL DESERVED GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD Emma Moss played an incredible role, stellar acting my dear! Guess next for me is to finally read the book! Lol.. Best of luck on this incredible journey for all involved!
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