The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6: The Revolution Begins as Series Reaches Penultimate Episode
As reported by USA Today, the popular Hulu series "The Handmaid’s Tale" has reached the penultimate episode of its sixth and final season. The show, which is based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name, has been a critical and commercial success, exploring themes of oppression, resistance, and survival in the dystopian society of Gilead.
According to USA Today, the penultimate episode, titled "Execution," was released on Tuesday, May 20, on Hulu. The episode sees June Osborne, played by Elisabeth Moss, and her team of rebel Handmaids set in motion their plans to take down Gilead and kill the High Commanders. The first step in their plan is to drug everyone at Serena Joy Waterford’s, played by Yvonne Strahovski, and Commander Wharton’s wedding. After the wedding, June heads to Commander Bell’s home, where she kills him and frees Janine, played by Madeline Brewer.
USA Today reports that Aunt Lydia, played by Ann Dowd, has discovered what the Handmaids are up to, but after an emotionally charged confrontation, she gives up and lets the Handmaids go so they can avenge themselves. As noted by USA Today, the final season of "The Handmaid’s Tale" will focus on June’s fight to take down Gilead, with Luke Bankole, played by O-T Fagbenle, and Moira Strand, played by Samira Wiley, joining the resistance.
As stated by Hulu, the final chapter of June’s journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom. USA Today confirms that the series has been adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel, which tells the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States.
The Handmaid’s Tale follows the story of June/Offred, one of the few fertile women in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, known as Handmaids. According to USA Today, June struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife.
Episode Schedule and Release Dates
USA Today provides the following episode schedule for the final season of "The Handmaid’s Tale":
- The penultimate episode "Execution" was released on Tuesday, May 20.
- The final episode of the series will drop on Tuesday, May 27.
- Episodes 1-8 are currently streaming on Hulu.
How to Watch
The Handmaid’s Tale is available to stream on Hulu, with membership options ranging from $9.99 a month to $18.99 a month for normal streaming services, and $82.99 a month to $95.99 a month for plans with streaming and live TV. New users can also sign up for a free trial.
Cast Members
USA Today lists the following cast members for "The Handmaid’s Tale" Season 6:
- Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne / Offred
- Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford
- Bradley Whitford as Commander Joseph Lawrence
- Max Minghella as Commander Nick Blaine
- Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia Clements
- O-T Fagbenle as Luke Bankole
- Samira Wiley as Moira Strand
- Madeline Brewer as Janine Lindo / Ofwarren / Ofdaniel / Ofhoward
- Amanda Brugel as Rita Blue
- Ever Carradine as Naomi Putnam
- Sam Jaeger as Mark Tuello
- Josh Charles as High Commander Wharton
Trailer
The trailer for "The Handmaid’s Tale" Season 6 is available on YouTube.
This article has been written based on information from USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/05/19/the-handmaids-tale-season-6/83650228007/.
