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The Handmaid’s Tale Nears Finale With Penultimate Episode’s Explosive Rebellion

The series’ penultimate episode delivers shocking character deaths and sets the stage for a dramatic conclusion on May 27, as Hulu advances its spinoff, The Testaments.

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Overview

  • Episode 9, titled 'Execution,' features a pivotal rebellion with a plane bombing that kills key Gilead commanders, including Joseph Lawrence and Nick Blaine.
  • June Osborne continues to lead the resistance, navigating moral complexities and alliances in the fight against Gilead's oppressive regime.
  • Taylor Swift’s 'Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)' underscores the rebellion’s tone, marking a cultural moment for fans of the show and the artist.
  • Showrunners promise an 'honest' and 'realistic' conclusion to the series, highlighting themes of resilience, hope, and empowerment.
  • Hulu has confirmed production of The Testaments, a sequel series exploring Gilead’s collapse, ensuring the story’s continuation beyond the finale.