The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6: Confirmed Release Window, Returning Cast, and Shocking Plot Teasers

The rebellion in Gilead is racing toward its climax as The Handmaid’s Tale season 6—the Hulu drama’s final chapter—unfolds. After a three-episode premiere on 8 April 2025, new installments have been dropping weekly, building toward the 10-episode finale that streams on 27 May 2025 at 12 a.m. ET/9 p.m. PT the night before. Season 6 continues the high-stakes fight led by June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) and Nick Blaine (Max Minghella) as they try to dismantle Gilead’s regime while protecting their daughter Hannah. With showrunner Bruce Miller confirming that this run caps the Emmy-winning series, every episode is loaded with end-game revelations and foreshadowing for Hulu’s in-development spinoff, The Testaments. Episode rollout & key dates • Episode 1–3: streaming now • Episode 4: 24 April • Episode 5: 1 May • Episode 6: 8 May • Episode 7: 15 May • Episode 8: 20 May • Episode 9: 22 May • Episode 10 (series finale): 27 May Where to watch All episodes stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., with next-day availability on Disney+ in select territories. Subscribers can catch up on seasons 1-5 and the current installment in 4K HDR on supported devices. Cast & returning characters • Elisabeth Moss – June Osborne • Yvonne Strahovski – Serena Joy Waterford • Bradley Whitford – Commander Lawrence • Ann Dowd – Aunt Lydia • OT Fagbenle – Luke Bankole • Samira Wiley – Moira Strand • Madeline Brewer – Janine Lindo Plot highlights so far – June and Serena form an uneasy alliance against the more radical Commanders. – Luke faces trial for aiding Handmaids, testing Canada’s stance on Gilead refugees. – Aunt Lydia’s loyalty wavers as she witnesses escalating brutality within the Red Center. Why this season matters Ending after six seasons allows the writers to dovetail directly into The Testaments, set 15 years later. Expect the finale to answer lingering questions about June’s fate while planting seeds for Aunt Lydia’s future rise in the sequel series. How fans are reacting Social chatter around #HandmaidsTaleFinalSeason has surged since Hulu released a 90-second teaser hinting at June’s “last stand” and Serena cradling her newborn. Early Nielsen numbers show the premiere drew the show’s highest streaming audience since season 4, proving fan interest is stronger than ever. What’s next Hulu has not announced a release window for The Testaments, but casting is underway, and production is slated to start in late 2025. Bookmark this page for weekly recaps, Easter-egg breakdowns, and post-finale analysis as The Handmaid’s Tale writes its final, history-making chapter.