Is The Handmaid’s Tale Ending With Season 6?
In a groundbreaking revelation, The Handmaid’s Tale showrunner, the brilliant Bruce Miller, dropped a bombshell in September 2022 alongside the announcement of Season 6’s renewal: this upcoming season will be the show’s grand finale.
In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter (THR), Miller provided a rare glimpse into the mind behind this gripping narrative. He revealed that he had been tirelessly pondering the series’ conclusion “since the very inception” of this captivating saga.”
“I’ve been thinking about the end since the beginning. I’ve been thinking about the end of this story since I read The Handmaid’s Tale [for]the first time. It’s one of those books that when you finish reading it, all you think about is the end. So in the end, story-wise, we’ve been able to stay pretty close to what we had thought, from our initial discussions and what Lizzy and I had talked about, and what Margaret and I had talked about.”
Moreover, it was also confirmed that Miller will not be the showrunner of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6, and he will be replaced by current writers and executive producers Eric Tuchman and Yahlin Chang.
In an interview with Digital Spy in November 2022, Miller hinted that the show will wrap storylines in its “own terms:”
“We’re going to wrap it up on our own terms. It’s something we never get with just the way the business is set up. And also, more importantly, not something everyone would give to the audience.”
“While Season 6 marks the poignant farewell of the main series, fans can rejoice in the knowledge that a thrilling spin-off titled ‘The Testaments’ is currently in the works.
This exciting new venture, set to be helmed by none other than showrunner Bruce Miller, will further immerse viewers in the haunting world of Gilead. ‘The Testaments’ serves as the long-awaited sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale.’
While the finer threads of the spin-off’s storyline remain shrouded in mystery, insiders hint at an intriguing blend of novel-inspired elements that promise to captivate audiences once again.”
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Cast: Who Will Return?
These major cast members of The Handmaid’s Tale from Season 5 are all expected to return in Season 6:
- Elisabeth Moss – June Osborne
- Yvonne Strahovski – Serena Joy Waterford
- Ann Dowd – Aunt Lydia
- O-T Fagbenle – Luke
- Max Minghella – Nick
- Madeline Brewer – Janine
- Bradley Whitford – Commander Lawrence
- Amanda Brugel – Rita
What Will Happen in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6?
In November 2022, Miller told The Hollywood Reporter that he doesn’t expect a time jump will occur in Season 6:
“We don’t tend to jump very much in time. And it’s simply because my brain doesn’t work that way. I’m like, ‘What happens next?’.”
As Season 5 drew to a dramatic close, June and Serena found themselves aboard a train bound for Hawaii. As we eagerly await Season 6, one can’t help but wonder how this unexpected journey will shape their evolving relationship and where their destination will ultimately lead.
But that’s not all. In the upcoming season, the unfinished business between June and Nick will take center stage. Bruno Miller, the former showrunner of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ hinted at the depth of their love, confessing to Entertainment Weekly in November 2022 that their feelings for each other consumed their thoughts, leaving everything else in the shadows
“I feel like this is the most romantic Nick/June season ever because they spend the whole time trying to convince themselves that they don’t need to be together. And by the end, they are not successful at all, they fail entirely. They don’t even see each other in the last episode, and they’re so in love they can’t think about anything else.”
Prepare for Season 6 to delve deep into the aftermath of Nick and Luke’s arrests during the shocking Season 5 finale. The repercussions of their actions may lead to a harrowing path paved with potential bloodshed.
Simultaneously, the uncertainty surrounding Hannah’s plight within the oppressive Gilead regime and the enigmatic Commander Lawrence’s vision of Gilead 2.0, often referred to as New Bethlehem, promises to be a compelling focal point in the upcoming season.
Where Can I Watch The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6?
You can catch The Handmaid’s Tale exclusively on Hulu in the United States.
And if you’re looking for more exceptional content, Hulu offers a treasure trove of outstanding shows like Atlanta, Only Murders in the Building, Fargo, and Reservation Dogs.
For those who prefer alternative streaming options, The Handmaid’s Tale is also available for purchase on platforms like Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies and the Microsoft Store.