The acclaimed series, The Handmaid’s Tale, is gearing up for its sixth and final season, much to the anticipation of both the cast and fans. Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, the show is set in a dystopian future where women are assigned to men for childbearing due to low fertility rates.
Since its premiere in 2017, the show has been led by a talented cast including Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd, O-T Fagbenle, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, and Amanda Brugel. The series has garnered critical acclaim and numerous award nominations over the years.
Notably, The Handmaid’s Tale made history as the first show produced by Hulu to win a major award and the first streaming series to secure an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series.
While the original series is coming to a close, the universe is expanding with Atwood’s 2019 novel, The Testaments, which is set to be adapted into a sequel series by Hulu and MGM.
Production for the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale was delayed due to various strikes and Elisabeth Moss’s pregnancy. However, filming is set to commence in the summer of 2024, with the season expected to premiere in 2025.
The main cast members are slated to return for the final season, along with recurring actors Bradley Whitford, Sam Jaeger, and Ever Carradine. Newcomer Josh Charles has been cast as a series regular, although details about his character remain under wraps.
As the fifth season concluded with June and Serena Joy fleeing to Vancouver, the future of the characters remains uncertain. Showrunner Bruce Miller, who has been with the series since its inception, has hinted at a conclusion that stays true to the show’s creative vision.
While the exact plot details of the final season are being kept under wraps, lead actress Elisabeth Moss has teased that fans should not expect a tidy resolution. The show’s ending is expected to focus on the characters’ journeys and the ongoing fight against the oppressive regime of Gilead.
Despite Miller stepping down as showrunner, the series is in capable hands with executive producers Eric Tuchman and Yahlin Chang taking the reins.
