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Back for a 5th season is widely loved Emmy winning American series The Handmaid’s Tale filled with exciting twist and turns and surprises that will leave you speechless!
For anyone who hasn’t dabbled into the world of the Martha and Ecowifes, the Handmaid’s Tale is a book-to-screen adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of dystopian, totalitarian almost post-apocalyptic America and the harsh realities of many what ifs.
The story follows Offred (formally known as June Osborne) who is the Handmaid assigned to the home of the Gileadan Commander Fred Waterford and his wife Serena Joy. The Waterfords, key players in the formation and rise of Gilead, struggle with the realities of the society they helped create. During "the time before".
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The official summary for season 5 is: “In season 5, June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed serena attempts to raise to her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Comander Lawrance works with Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power.
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The fifth season will see the return of Elizabeth Moss (Offred) the protagonist of the show, along with many other familiar names ie. Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, Samira Wiley, Madeline Brewer, O-T Fagbenle, Max Minghella, Bradley Whitford, and Amanda Brugel.
The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 premiers September 14th on Hulu.








