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The Handmaid’s Tale Concludes Six-Season Arc, Teasing Sequel ‘The Testaments

With key storylines resolved, the finale lays the groundwork for the sequel ‘The Testaments’.

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Elisabeth Moss in The Handmaid's Tale.
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Overview

  • The series finale brought six seasons to a close with an episode that wove together its central themes of resistance, redemption and survival.
  • The finale underscored the power of storytelling by prompting characters to reflect on their ordeals and preserving hope for the future.
  • Major cast members reprised their roles one final time, giving closure to longstanding storylines.
  • Production on ‘The Testaments’, a sequel series set 15 years later drawn from Atwood’s follow-up novel, has been greenlit by Hulu.
  • The upcoming spinoff will carry forward the world of Gilead by delving into new characters and examining the long-term impact of the regime.