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The Handmaid’s Tale Nears Finale With Shocking Character Losses and New Spinoff Confirmation

The penultimate episode delivers high-stakes sacrifices as Hulu announces the continuation of Gilead’s story through The Testaments.

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Overview

  • Season 6 Episode 9, titled 'Execution,' features the deaths of key commanders Joseph Lawrence and Nick Blaine, as well as June Osborne narrowly escaping execution.
  • The rebellion's pivotal moment is underscored by Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version),' marking a culturally resonant soundtrack choice.
  • Hulu has officially confirmed The Testaments, a spinoff set 15 years later, focusing on Gilead’s collapse and narrated by Aunt Lydia.
  • Showrunners describe the final season as an 'honest' and 'emotional' conclusion, emphasizing themes of hope, courage, and resilience.
  • The series finale, airing May 27, 2025, is expected to resolve major storylines while leaving threads open for the sequel series.