The Handmaid’s Tale is gearing up for its final season, set to drop on Hulu in April 2025. The last episodes promise an intense and high-stakes conclusion, focusing on June and her army as they prepare for a “red revolution” against Gilead. In the first teaser released by the streaming platform, Elizabeth Moss, who plays June, delivers a powerful voiceover that sets the tone for the final chapter.
In the teaser, Moss reflects on the meaning of the red garments that have come to symbolize oppression. She says, “They believed that these garments that they put on our bodies told the world who we are. To mark us, they put us in red, the color of blood. They forgot that it’s also the color of rage. The dress became our uniform. And we became an army.” This voiceover sets up the theme of revolution, signaling that the women of Gilead are now uniting to fight back, armed with their fury and determination.
The teaser also gives a glimpse of the tense moments leading up to the final episode of season 5, where Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) ominously declares, “Something big is about to happen,” as she cradles her baby, hinting at the chaos and shift in power on the horizon.
June, in the closing lines of the teaser, echoes a sense of defiance, stating, “Though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we will fear no evil,” further reinforcing the show’s theme of resistance and survival.
The official synopsis for the final season reveals that June’s unyielding spirit will pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead. Alongside her, Luke and Moira will join the resistance. Meanwhile, Serena will attempt to reform Gilead, while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia will confront the consequences of their actions. Nick will also face significant challenges that will test his character.
The season promises to delve deep into themes of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience, with a strong focus on justice and freedom as June and her allies fight for a better future.
The final episode will stream on Hulu in May 2025, marking the end of this powerful and thought-provoking series.