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The Handmaid's Tale

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Universal acclaim based on 83 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 82 Ratings

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The Handmaid's Tale

Series Details & Credits

HULU | Release Date: April 26, 2017

Summary: Based on Margaret Atwood’s best-selling novel, in the totalitarian society of Gilead, a handmaiden enslaved to produce a child for Commander Waterford (Joseph Fiennes) and his wife Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) named Offred (Elisabeth Moss) seeks the daughter taken from her.

Genre(s): Drama, Science Fiction

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S3:E13. Mayday
Air Date: August 15, 2019
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S3:E12. Sacrifice
Air Date: August 7, 2019
8.7
S3:E11. Liars
Air Date: August 1, 2019

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Metascore

86

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77

Mixed:

6

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Critic Reviews

100

Variety

Sonia Saraiya

Apr 19, 2017

Season 1 Review: Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale is a worthy, heartbreaking adaptation of the text, anchored by strong performances and profound visual grammar. Read full review

100

The Atlantic

Sophie Gilbert

Apr 25, 2017

Season 1 Review: It’s an astounding work of television, with a distinct visual palette that makes it seem as instantly authoritative as the book. ... Strahovski’s performance is as sharp and as unpredictable as Moss’s, and together the two actors expertly mine the gender dynamics of Atwood’s book. Read full review

100

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Apr 25, 2018

Season 2 Review: Handmaid’s Tale had a tough act to follow, but its second coming soars on multiple levels. It’s intense, heartbreaking, full of resolve and perfectly paced. Read full review

90

TV Guide Magazine

Matt Roush

Apr 13, 2017

Season 1 Review: There's a solemn fascination in the details of soulless ritual depicted in the Handmaid's Tale ... A deadlier game of rebellion seems to be brewing, promising thrilling twists to come in this already terrific Tale. [17-30 Apr 2017, p.18]

80

The Times Carol Midgley

Feb 21, 2020

Season 3 Review: With a different commander we have a new dynamic. We also got the Boomtown Rats singing I Don't Like Mondays, which was left-field. Much needed are these spots of light amid the darkness. Read full review

80

Los Angeles Times

Robert Lloyd

Apr 25, 2017

Season 1 Review: A studiously handsome, generally impressive 10-part series. Read full review

42

The A.V. Club

Gwen Ihnat

May 29, 2019

Season 3 Review: Maybe the second half of the season will turn things around. Unfortunately, six hours is a long time to slog through a story that just seems to get more and more depressing. June glaring into the camera with apparent promises of revolt, backed by a revolutionary-themed rock song (which happens more than once), doesn’t count as actual plot progression. Read full review

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MaxVonMaximus

Jul 30, 2019

Riveting and nail-bitingly addictive! Hopefully this doesn’t happen in real life in the future.

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Lindsaylohan

May 26, 2019

The handmaid's tale é o retrado do cenário atual em que vivemos de forma subtil, a serie aborta temas importantes e delicados,tudo isso com uma fotografia impecável e atuações excelentes.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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Espee

Jul 16, 2019

This show was a huge surprise for me. Excellent acting, cinematography and story. Would definitely recommend.

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

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wantedtolikebut

Jul 26, 2019

This show could achieve greatness if not for the tone deafness in the final minutes of nearly every episode, i.e. "We need a bigger boat" and curious song choices that aspire to be counterpoint but miss miserably. Acting, direction, soundtrack and production value are first rate. The writingThis show could achieve greatness if not for the tone deafness in the final minutes of nearly every episode, i.e. "We need a bigger boat" and curious song choices that aspire to be counterpoint but miss miserably. Acting, direction, soundtrack and production value are first rate. The writing struggles week to week, and I could argue that the show went off the rails when June did not leave Gilead at the end of season 2. Still it's inspired work.… Expand

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Voodoo123

Jun 14, 2019

While the show itself seems well produced and clearly has a decent cast - the material on which it is based is just not to my taste... I guess for me a 'post apolcaypctic' world has to follow a certain logic for me to buy into it. The world building logic leaps here are plentiful andWhile the show itself seems well produced and clearly has a decent cast - the material on which it is based is just not to my taste... I guess for me a 'post apolcaypctic' world has to follow a certain logic for me to buy into it. The world building logic leaps here are plentiful and noticeably **** in their execution. If you aren't fussed about the logic of the world and just want to immerse yourself in a fantasy (albeit nightmarish!) this may well be perfect for you.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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Pi0

Mar 6, 2020

Didnt feel her or the worldbuild. After reading many positiv reviews on fb groups i gave it a try. Total disappointment...
Other series are just better with their universe

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

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Satanski

Sep 24, 2019

This has to be the biggest crap show i've ever seen. It's like some sick fantasy for housewives.

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

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Seasons & Episodes

86

Series Overview
Season 3

68
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 5, 2019
- 8.0
  S3:E13. Mayday
  Air Date: August 15, 2019
- tbd
  S3:E12. Sacrifice
  Air Date: August 7, 2019
- 8.7
  S3:E11. Liars
  Air Date: August 1, 2019
- tbd
  S3:E10. Bear Witness
  Air Date: July 25, 2019
- tbd
  S3:E9. Heroic
  Air Date: July 18, 2019
- tbd
  S3:E8. Unfit
  Air Date: July 11, 2019
- tbd
  S3:E7. Under His Eye
  Air Date: July 4, 2019
- tbd
  S3:E6. Household
  Air Date: June 26, 2019
- tbd
  S3:E5. Unknown Caller
  Air Date: June 20, 2019
- tbd
  S3:E4. God Bless the Child
  Air Date: June 12, 2019
- tbd
  S3:E3. Useful
  Air Date: June 5, 2019
- tbd
  S3:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: June 5, 2019
- 6.2
  S3:E1. Night
  Air Date: June 5, 2019
Season 2

86
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: April 25, 2018
Season 1

92
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 26, 2017