Hulu has finally revealed the premiere date for sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale: Tuesday, April 8 with the first 3 episodes on the streaming platform. A new episode will drop every Tuesday until the series finale on May 27. In addition, they also revealed a teaser video for season 6.
The synopsis for season 6 reads, “In the final season of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ June’s unyielding spirit and 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.”
Adapted from the classic novel by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States. Offred, one of the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife.
Season 6 cast
Elisabeth Moss (The Invisible Man, Mad Men), Yvonne Strahovski (Teacup, Chuck), Bradley Whitford (Get Out, The West Wing), Max Minghella (Spiral, Babylon), Ann Dowd (Hereditary, Mass), O.T. Fagbenle (No Good Deed, The First Lady), Samira Wiley (Orange Is the New Black), Madeline Brewer (Cam, You), Amanda Brugel (Dark Matter, Kim’s Convenience), Sam Jaeger (Devil in Ohio, The Politician), Ever Carradine (Runaways, All My Life), and Josh Charles (The Veil, The Good Wife).
Back in November, executive producer and star Elisabeth Moss shared first look photos and an update via Instagram:
“Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ve been up to… We are hard at work on the final season and I’m so excited to share with you guys these first look images!!! These are from episodes 1 and 2, directed by yours truly, and episode 3, directed by @thisIsdavidl, all shot by @nicdaleydp. 💃🏼” – Lizzie Moss“
Watch the teaser video for season 6 below.
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