The highly anticipated sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale arrives on April 8, marking the conclusion of the dystopian drama that enthralled audiences since 2017. Adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel, the Emmy-winning drama has guided audiences through gruesome plot twists and the unbreakable resilience of June Osborne played by Elisabeth Moss. With Gilead’s regime under threat and long-awaited confrontations on the horizon, fans are waiting to discover how it all ends. Will June finally witness justice being done? Let’s take a look at what we know about The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 – The Final Season.
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 – The Final Season
A trailer for the 6th and final season was released on Hulu’s YouTube channel and it previewed a rebellion about to happen. Fan had been waiting for more than two years for this new season, with the last episode having aired November 9, 2022. Some comments on YouTube also reflect this tiny bit of frustration by certain fans. User @MAC-cz7yp commented “they should reward our patience with all episodes at once ” while @tazf752 said “You know how long we had to survive just to see this ”
Others commented with anticipation, some even pointing at the fact that this season dropping now was well timed. @StanMeasley said “This is exactly the kind of story we need in this dark time. Fuel to help us meet the moment.” alluding to the current political state of The United States under Donald Trump’s current presidency. @JessicaFaroe commented “More relevant than ever”
Watch the new trailer below.
What is The Handmaid’s Tale About?
The Handmaid’s Tale is a dystopian drama TV series developed by Bruce Miller, adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name published in 1985. It was ordered by Hulu as a ten-episode straight-to-series commission, and filming commenced in late 2016. The story occurs in a near-future setting after a Second American Civil War, where the show follows the establishment of Gilead, a totalitarian and theocratic state that coerces fertile women, or “Handmaids,” into reproductive servitude.
The show made history in its first season by capturing eight Primetime Emmy Awards from 13 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series—the first streamed show to ever do so. It also took home a Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama, while Elisabeth Moss won an Emmy and a Golden Globe as lead character June Osborne.
Filming for the last season commenced in September 2024 and concluded in early February 2025, making way for the much-anticipated season finale of the much-praised series. You can watch the final season on April 8th on Hulu.
