Even before the premiere of The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 this upcoming September 14, Hulu has confirmed the renewal of the TV show for its sixth and final season. This critically acclaimed Emmy-winning dystopian series starring Elizabeth Moss as June Osborne is based on the 1985 novel of Canadian author Margaret Atwood.
“It has been a true honor to tell the story of Margaret Atwood’s groundbreaking novel and chillingly relevant world, and we are thrilled to bring viewers a sixth and final season of, said Miller said in a statement. “We are grateful to Hulu and MGM for allowing us to tell this story, which unfortunately has remained as relevant as ever throughout its run, and are in awe of our incredible fans for their unwavering support, and without whom we never would have gotten to this point.”
Craig Erwich, the President of ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals expressed how grateful he is for the talented team involved in the series and the overwhelming response of supportive fans. In his statement, he thanked Bruce, Warren, Lizzie, and the entire team at MGM for being amazing partners, and wished for the fans to enjoy the last two seasons.
The critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave it a score of 83 percent, and it also has a score of 77 percent from the general audience. Bruce Miller, the program creator, is already developing the sequel, The Testaments, which takes place 15 years after the events that will take place in Season 6.
We can't keep this a secret any longer. #TheHandmaidsTale will return for a 6th and final season on @hulu. ✊ pic.twitter.com/baVbYjgSdz
— The Handmaid's Tale (@HandmaidsOnHulu) September 8, 2022
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About The Handmaid’s Tale TV Show
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship. A TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel.
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