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13 February 2025

The Handmaid's Tale Final Season Premieres This April

Fans gear up for the sixth and final season showcasing June's battle against Gilead's oppressive regime.

The highly anticipated sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale premieres on April 8, 2024, bringing back beloved characters and exploring new developments as they continue to fight against the oppressive regime of Gilead.

Fans of the series can rejoice as Hulu unveils the details of the upcoming season, including tantalizing key art and a teaser trailer. Starring Elizabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Bradley Whitford, and Max Minghella, this final installment promises thrilling narratives set within the alternate timeline where select women are forced to bear children for those who cannot.

According to Hulu, this concluding chapter sees June's indomitable spirit rising as she re-engages with the fight to dismantle Gilead's brutal system. The synopsis reveals, "Luke and Moira join the resistance. Serena attempts to modify Gilead, Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia grapple with their past decisions, and Nick faces tests of character." This season is described as showcasing themes of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience, central to June’s fight for justice and freedom.

The series, based on Margaret Atwood's iconic novel, is produced by MGM Television, with executive producers including series creator Bruce Miller and Elisabeth Moss, among others. The international distribution of the series is handled by Amazon MGM Studios Distribution.

Viewers outside the U.S. can catch The Handmaid's Tale on SBS with three episodes slated for fast-tracking on April 8. Subsequent episodes will continue to drop weekly until the gripping series finale on May 27, 2024.

For those eager to discuss and dissect episodes, the award-winning SBS podcast, Eyes On Gilead, is set to return alongside the new season. Fans can look forward to interviews with stars and creators, adding depth to the viewing experience.

This tantalizing culmination of The Handmaid's Tale aims to encapsulate the essence of struggle against oppression, with June's fight symbolizing the broader quest for justice and freedom.

Mark your calendars and prepare for what promises to be both poignant and powerful as the final leg of June's harrowing yet hopeful odyssey commences soon. Will viewers be left with closure as they bid farewell to this acclaimed series, or will the story continue to resonate long after its conclusion?