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The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale (2017–)

Drama Sci-Fi Thriller 60 min (TV-MA)
8.3 / 10 IMDb 8.4 / 10
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The Handmaid's Tale

2017– DramaSci-FiThriller 60 min TV-MA 8.3 / 10 IMDb 8.4 / 10

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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Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Joseph Fiennes, Ann Dowd

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More About The Handmaid’s Tale

Based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name, The Handmaid’s Tale revolves around June Osborne / Offred, a woman captured during the rule of Gilead — America’s new totalitarian, theonomic government following the nation’s collapse as a result of the Second American Civil War. The new established government forces women to take on limited roles in society; hence, forcing June to be a concubine and renamed Offred.

Got a question about The Handmaid’s Tale?

Check out frequently asked questions about The Handmaid’s Tale with its sixth and final season now available for streaming in Australia.

Why was The Handmaid’s Tale banned?

Over the years, Margaret Atwood’s novel has been banned or challenged in many schools and libraries across America due to its highly controversial themes and extremely graphic content. A television adaptation premiered in 2017.

How many seasons are there of The Handmaid’s Tale?

There are currently six seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale with each season consisting 10-13 episodes.

Is there Season 7 of The Handmaid’s Tale?

There won’t be a Season 7 of The Handmaid’s Tale with its network, Hulu, confirming the sixth season to be its last.

Where to watch The Handmaid’s Tale in Australia?

The Handmaid’s Tale is available to watch on Stan in Australia, although only episodes from Season 1 through Season 5 are currently streaming on the platform.

Where to watch The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6?

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 premiered in Australia via SBS, later available for catch-up on SBS On Demand.

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