The Handmaid’s Tale is returning with another thrilling season, which will also be its final installment

Get ready, The Handmaid’s Tale fans—Gilead’s gripping story is about to reach its dramatic conclusion. The hit Hulu series is returning for one last chapter, and Season 6 promises to deliver the same intensity, heartbreak, and rebellion that’s made it a cultural touchstone.

Based on Margaret Atwood’s iconic 1985 novel, The Handmaid’s Tale paints a chilling portrait of a dystopian future in which women are stripped of all rights and forced into surrogacy by a brutal theocratic regime. Over the years, the series has captivated audiences with its bold storytelling and powerhouse performances—especially from lead star and executive producer Elisabeth Moss.

After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, the final season picks up right where Season 5 left off, continuing June’s journey as she plunges back into the fight to dismantle Gilead once and for all. According to the official synopsis, her “unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight,” while her allies—including Luke and Moira—join the resistance in their own ways.

Meanwhile, Serena Waterford, ever the complex anti-heroine, attempts to reshape Gilead on her terms. And other key players like Commander Lawrence, Aunt Lydia, and Nick find themselves facing moral reckonings and life-altering decisions.

Release Schedule

Season 6 will consist of 10 episodes. The first three episodes drop on the same day, with the rest airing weekly. Here’s the full schedule:

Episode 1: April 8
Episode 2: April 8
Episode 3: April 8
Episode 4: April 15
Episode 5: April 22
Episode 6: April 29
Episode 7: May 6
Episode 8: May 13
Episode 9: May 20
Episode 10 (Finale): May 27

Returning Cast

The final season brings back fan favorites, including:

Elisabeth Moss as June
Yvonne Strahovski as Serena
O.T. Fagbenle as Luke
Samira Wiley as Moira
Bradley Whitford as Commander Lawrence
Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia
Max Minghella as Nick

With stakes higher than ever, the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale aims to go out with a bang—and possibly a revolution.

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