Overview

• The Handmaid's Tale will conclude its six-season run with the release of its final episode on May 27, 2025, at 12 am ET on Hulu.
• Showrunners have emphasized an 'honest, emotional, and authentic' ending that highlights themes of hope and resilience in the face of oppression.
• Episode 9, described as the most epic of the series, set the stage for the finale with revolutionary stakes and emotional intensity.
• The spinoff series, The Testaments, will continue the story of Gilead from a new perspective, with some unresolved plotlines transitioning to the sequel.
• Since its 2017 debut, the series has been a cultural touchstone, exploring themes of authoritarianism and reproductive rights, and has garnered global acclaim.