Get the latest news on The Handmaid's Tale final season. Episode 8


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The final season of The Handmaid’s Tale is nearing its emotional end. Season 6 premiered on April 8, 2025, on Hulu with the first three episodes. New episodes are released every Tuesday, with the series finale set for May 27, 2025.

🔹 What’s Happening in Episode 8?

  • Title: "Exodus"

  • Release Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

  • Plot Preview: June and Moira will carry out a risky plan. Meanwhile, Serena will make an important personal commitment.

🔹 Episode 7 Recap

In the last episode, June was shaken by a shocking revelation, pushing her into emotional turmoil. Serena, on the other hand, continued laying the groundwork for a powerful new role.

🔹 Season 6 Story Highlights

The final season dives deep into June’s fight against Gilead. Key storylines include:

  • Luke and Moira joining the resistance

  • Serena’s efforts to reform Gilead

  • Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia dealing with past choices

  • Nick facing tough personal and political decisions

Themes like hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience are central as the show builds toward its powerful ending.

🔹 New Showrunner and Spin-Off News

  • Bruce Miller, the original showrunner, has stepped down to focus on The Testaments spin-off.

  • Eric Tuchman and Yahlin Chang are now co-showrunners for the final season.

  • The Testaments, based on Margaret Atwood’s sequel novel, is currently in development and will continue the story world after this season.

🔹 Returning and New Cast Members

  • Elisabeth Moss (June), Yvonne Strahovski (Serena), O.T. Fagbenle (Luke), Ann Dowd (Aunt Lydia), Max Minghella (Nick), Madeline Brewer (Janine), and Bradley Whitford (Commander Lawrence) return.

  • Josh Charles has joined the cast in a mystery role.

  • Alexis Bledel (Emily) has exited the series.

🔹 Where to Watch The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6?

In the United States, new episodes premiere every Tuesday on Hulu.
In the UK, fans can watch the series on Channel 4 and Prime Video (availability may vary by region).

FAQ

New episodes of The Handmaid's Tale are typically released on Hulu at midnight Pacific Time (PT) on Tuesdays. Given your current location in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, this would translate to approximately 12:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale consists of ten episodes. As of today, May 13, 2025, eight episodes have been released. This means there are two episodes remaining in the season.  

In the seventh episode of the final season, titled "[Insert Title of Episode 7 Here if Known]", June faced a shocking revelation that caused her to spiral. The specifics of this revelation would depend on the actual events of the episode. Simultaneously, Serena was depicted planning for a prestigious future, suggesting she is making moves to secure a position of influence or power.  

Yes, The Testaments is Margaret Atwood's sequel novel to The Handmaid's Tale. The spin-off series in development at Hulu is based on this book and will continue the story, taking place years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale.  

No, the sixth season of The Handmaid's Tale, which is currently airing, has been confirmed to be the final season of the show. The storyline will conclude with the remaining episodes of this season. However, the upcoming spin-off series The Testaments will explore further stories within the same universe.  

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